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eRecruit Applicant Guide Career Opportunities
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This guide is intended for use with NSF's eRecruit application system; that is, those
vacancy announcements with an 'apply online' option. It is not applicable to Scientific
and Professional positions at AD-2 through AD-4 levels nor to some Science Assistant
positions.
Table of Contents
OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS
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- Introduction
- New features
- Eligibility Requirements
- NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING NSF'S ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM
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- Account Setup Reference Links
- Setting up an Account in USAJOBS (for First-Time Users)
- Social Security Number
- Selective Service Registration
- Tips on Preparing your USAJOBS Résumé
- Searching for NSF Vacancies
- Applying to NSF eRecruit Vacancies
- Submitting Supporting Documentation
- Tracking Applications and Application Status
NSF ERECRUIT QUESTIONS
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- Personal Information
- Demographic Questions (Optional)
- Eligibility Questions
- Job-specific Questions
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