[Nfbf-l] Fwd: [Blindvet-talk] Upcoming Change in GSA Application Process

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From: GSAjobs at gsa.gov
To:  misteradvocate at aol.com
Sent: 11/21/2009  12:31:30 P.M. Eastern Standard  Time
Subj: Upcoming Change in GSA  Application Process


On  December 2, 2009 GSAjobs, GSA's online job application  system, will be 
 
integrated with the Office of Personnel Management's USAJOBS  web  site.  
In 
preparation for the integration, all currently listed  GSA  vacancies will 
close by 11:59pm (eastern time) November 30, 2009.  Please check  the 
closing 
date of the announcement to which you are  applying as it may close  prior 
to 
this date.  This integration  will make it easier and more  efficient for 
you 
to apply for jobs and  manage your on-line applications from  one website. 

The integration  with USAJOBS allows applicants  to:

*    View and apply  for GSA job openings directly from  the USAJOBS site, 
utilizing their  USAJOBS account/login 
information.  
*    Create and store  up to five  resumes on-line
*    Create up to ten separate  search agents to  receive email 
notifications for new job postings  
*    Track the  status of jobs, for which applications were  submitted 
through USAJOBS, in one  central location
*     Self Service for user ID and password  reset

To prepare for this  change and familiarize yourself with the new  process, 
you should  create an account on USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov).  If  you have 
not  
applied for a Federal job using USAJOBS, you will need to create  a new  
account.  Your account will consist of personal information, your   user id 
and 
password, and at least one Federal resume. If you are  already  registered 
in 
the USAJOBS system there's no need to  re-register.   

Please be aware that after December 1, 2009,  the information you have  in 
the GSAjobs system, including your resume,  will no longer be available for 
 
you to access. In addition, effective  December 2, 2009 new GSA job 
listings  
will only be posted to the  USAJOBS web site as the GSAjobs search page   
(https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/gsa.exe) will no longer be   available.


Tips for the USAJOBS registration  process:

Create  an Account
On the USAJOBS website, select the MY  USAJOBS option and click  "Create 
Account." You will be prompted to  provide contact information,  establish 
user 
access information and  provide citizenship and veterans'  preference 
information. After you  enter this information, your new personal  page 
will be 
created.   From this page, you can choose to create a new  resume or set up 
email  
notification agents to alert you to new jobs posted to   USAJOBS.

Creating and Storing a Resume
Create and save résumés -  (up  to five different versions) specifically 
designed for applying for  Federal  jobs.  To add a resume on USAJOBS, use 
the 
resume builder  provided. You  can copy resume information currently stored 
in 
the  GSAjobs system, and add it  to your USAJOBS resume library.  Remember  
to do this before December 1,  2009.  Resumes created on USAJOBS  will be 
centrally stored and can be  used to apply for GSA and other  Federal jobs 
that 
accept online applications  from the USAJOBS system.  

Creating a Jobs Search Agent (Email  notification) USAJOBS allows  you to 
create up to 10 different search  agents.  These search  agents will enable 
you 
to receive email  notification of new jobs  postings that may be of 
interest 
to you specifically  for GSA  occupations, or other factors you select.  
USAJOBS email   notification agent(s) will replace any notification 
preferences 
you may  have  set up in the GSAjobs system.  You can elect to receive  
these  
notifications on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly  basis.  

Applying for jobs
After establishing your USAJOBS  account and  creating at least one resume, 
you are ready to apply for a  job. You can apply  for most jobs using your 
USAJOBS online  résumé.  All you have to do is  log on to USAJOBS and 
follow 
the  instructions provided in the vacancy  announcement to complete the  
application process.  Check the "How to  Apply" tab of current  vacancy 
announcements for specific instructions for  submitting your  application. 
There you will 
find a list of any additional  forms  required and a contact name and phone 
number at the hiring agency.  Most  importantly, read the entire 
announcement 
carefully and follow  the  instructions. For more information about the 
USAJOBS application  process,  please visit:   
http://www.usajobs.gov/firsttimers.asp



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