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A User’s Guide to navigating the government job site USAJobs.gov (10/21/2026 SNAC)

Published: September 2026

Speaker: Jayakumar R. Nair, Ph.D., Women's Malignancies Branch, NCI/NIH

About this event

The fall Science Based Non-Academic Careers (SNAC) series workshops, hosted by NCI, will be held from September 16 to November 4, 2026, Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Read about the 2026 speakers and their topics. These are virtual workshops are held via Webex. Registration information is below.

October 21, 2026

Topics to be covered:

The presentation will combine slides and live demonstrations to cover the following topics:

  • Creating an account on USAJOBS. This will be a brief presentation with a live demonstration showing how to create a USAJOBS account. 
  • Populating your profile on USAJOBS. This section will cover:
                1. How to create a resume using the Resume Builder and the information that should be included.
                2. How to upload the required supporting documents. 
  • Navigating the job search functions on USAJOBS. This section will cover:
                1. Using filters to find specific job opportunities.
                2. Understanding different hiring paths.
                3.  Identifying the essential components of a job announcement. 
  • Tailoring your resume to a job announcement. This section will cover the key elements of a job announcement to consider when tailoring your resume.
  • Application submission process and follow-up.
  • Essential attachments and resources for applicants.

A User’s Guide to navigating the government job site USAJobs.gov

Register for this virtual workshop series via the following Webex registration link.

Register here

Contact

Contact Ravi Dhar at [email protected] for questions.