Career Opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions

LINKING eRECRUIT TO USAJOBS

• Why is eRecruit linked to USAJOBS?
• What is Recruitment One Stop?
• Why do I have to use USAJOBS to apply for a job?
• What happens in the eRecruit recruitment system?

GENERAL INFORMATION

• What if I don't have email?
• Will the system work with all browser types?
• Can I use USAJOBS from my office computer?
• I am not a citizen of the United States. Am I eligible to apply for positions at NSF?

For other General USAJOBS FAQs, please click on this link: USAJOBS FAQs.

ACCOUNT INFORMATION (Passwords, IDs and Logging In)

• How do I register with USAJOBS?
• Is it possible to have multiple identities or more than one email address in USAJOBS?
• What if I submit false information?
• I'm uncomfortable using my social security number. Is there any way I can fill out an application without it?
• Why am I required to provide my date of birth?
• How is the confidentiality of my Race and National Origin data protected?
• I don't understand why USAJOBS won't let me in.
• How can I get help if I forgot my password or am having problems logging in to USAJOBS?
• If my USAJOBS account is deactivated, can it be reactivated?

For other FAQs related to your USAJOBS account, please click on this link: USAJOBS Account Information FAQs.

CREATING YOUR RESUME

• How can I create an online resume?
• What happens if I don't submit a resume with my personal information when applying for a job?
• What happens if my USAJOBS resume is incomplete (e.g., work experience, duties, accomplishments, related skills)?
• If your application is designated as "Searchable" does that grant unlimited access by everyone?
• What are the levels of confidentiality that I can have for my Resume?
• How do I change the Confidential status on my Resume?
• Is making the resume non-searchable and confidential the same thing?

For other FAQs related to Creating Your Resume, please click on this link: USAJOBS Resume Builder FAQs.

SEARCHING FOR JOBS

• Are all NSF position vacancies announced on USAJOBS?
• How can I browse all open NSF vacancy announcements?
• Can I be automatically notified of NSF vacancies as soon as they open?
• Can I have a search agent search for all or multiple locations?

For other FAQs related to Job Search Agents and Searching Jobs, please click on these links: USAJOBS Job Search Agents FAQs and USAJOBS Searching Jobs FAQs.

APPLYING TO JOBS

• How can I apply to a job with my posted resume when there is no Apply Online button in the Vacancy Announcement providing a link to My USAJOBS account?
• What types of questions will I be asked when I apply online?
• What if I don't answer the vacancy-specific questions?
• If I am halfway through my application and have to stop, will the system save my input?
• If I am required to apply online, and I am a veteran, how do I send documentation of veteran's preference?
• Will I be required to submit any other documentation when applying to a vacancy announcement online?
• Are college transcripts required?
• When exactly do vacancy announcements close?
• What if I need help applying?
• Should an applicant retain a copy of his/her application once complete?
• Is there any way I can see which positions I have applied for? Can I find out the status of these vacancies?
• Why does the Application History show a status of "Application Started" when I previously received a confirmation that my completed application was received by NSF?
• Can I have a copy of my online application emailed to me?
• What if I don't see a vacancy to which I applied listed on my Online Application History page?
• How will my application be evaluated?

For other FAQs related to Applying to Jobs, please click on this link: USAJOBS Applying to Jobs FAQs.

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