No fees are required to access-or apply to-job postings. Only official government agencies can recruit through USA Jobs. Therefore, there is not an option for other individuals or businesses to post job listings through the organization.

Special Features

Since USA Jobs is a government-run website, they provide government-specific hiring information that isn't found on other job search websites. Along with providing job listings from 500 different agencies or organizations, they prepare job seekers for the federal hiring process with information about the required documentation, government pay and leave, eligibility, and qualifications to work for the U.S. government. Additionally, USA Jobs gives specialized attention to veterans, students, recent graduates, citizens with disabilities and senior executives. For example, individuals with disabilities can qualify for eligibility for "Schedule A," a special hiring authority that gives federal agencies a potentially quicker way to hire individuals with disabilities. Tips for applying for this and other hiring authorities can be found on the USA Jobs home page.

Experience

USA Jobs has been in operation since 1996, making it one of the older companies in the job search industry. Most companies have less than 20 years of experience.

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The Bad

Reach
Resources and learning material
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Reach

There are currently over 11 million USA Jobs account holders and in 2015, there were 360,422 listings the entire year. Compared to the top companies, which have listings in the millions at any given point, the reach of USA Jobs is not impressive.

Resources and Learning Material

USA Jobs has two resume-building information pages:

What should I include in my resume?
What should I leave out of my resume?

The articles are helpful, clear, and detailed, making them great resources. However, this is a small sampling of learning materials compared to the top companies in the job search industry. USA Jobs users would benefit from a more comprehensive educational resource, such as an up-to-date blog with relevant employment search news articles or webcam interview preparation.

Customer Support

There is not a chat function or a customer support telephone number to call on the site's help section. These are services that set the top job search companies apart in regards to customer service. However, USA Jobs users can submit a ticket to the support desk and wait to be contacted regarding their questions, either by email or phone. Help desk technicians are available from 7am-8pm EST Monday-Friday and 8am-4pm EST Saturday and Sunday.

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The Bottom Line

This is a great resource for those seeking work within government agencies. As an official U.S. government website, job seekers on USAJobs.gov can be confident that they are avoiding the employment scams that can be found in other job search engines. However, the number of listings found within USA Jobs simply cannot compare with the extensive reach of other job searches. USA Jobs is a good starting point, but is not likely to yield the quantity of employment options that can be found elsewhere.

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Cam Hall Palmyra, VA

I've used USAJobs to apply for DoD, state, and local government jobs to mixed levels of success. I loved applying for jobs that I could directly apply to through USAJobs, but I also had many jobs where I'd have to answer questions on USAJobs and then answer those same questions (and many more) on those agencies jobs too. I maintain my profile(s) on USAJobs just in case, but I definitely prefer using them for jobs (typically federal) where I can just submit my application directly through their site.

4 years ago Edited January 3, 2022

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Canutillo High El Paso, TX

Excellent website to search for federal government jobs. The searching can use a little help... I found it a little clunky. For best results to try and get all jobs in your area. First start with Zip Code, then use City and State, then try County. Lastly, if you live close to a Military installation, search by the Installations name. Aside from that, I love their notification system...

5 years ago

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Hyrum Sandy, UT

For all the jobs I was looking at, this was the only way to apply. The overall system is a little clunky, but then again it is the federal government. It is very convenient to apply to so many good jobs from one single site.

8 years ago

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Arden Lincoln, NE

I absolutely love how it saves your documents and other information. It's really a lifesaver when you're applying to a steady stream of jobs. The search function is a little hard to use - I wish there was an easier way to search jobs for (example) recent grads without being funneled through the help center page. But overall, pretty use friendly.

5 years ago

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Andrew Hyde ,

This site is the easiest way to sort through the numerous government jobs available by the most common categories. The job descriptions and applications processes could have been explained better but that is also the same with dealing with any government agency.

6 years ago

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Rocio Diaz Tallahassee, FL

The site seems a bit outdated and does not have the greatest selection of jobs as compared to other job search sites. However, this interface is easy to use. Would recommend!

4 years ago

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Rob Weekes Yuma, AZ

They post relevant titles and descriptions of government jobs at no cost. The searches can be narrowed down to time frame, location and type. However, at times those searches can a bit jumbled.

5 years ago

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Tommy McCarlie Chicago, IL

Runs well for a government site but to be sure this is a low bar. Beyond my own quibbles with the algorithmic nature of USA Jobs and the hiring process, the site is straightforward and serviceable.

5 years ago

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Phoenicia Cloud Rosamond, CA

I love this site! I found it very straightforward but a bit difficult to navigate at times. I will admit that I am not the most technologically inclined. Great experience over all.

5 years ago

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Meagan Smyrna, GA

USAjobs has a feature that allows you to receive notifications about newly posted jobs that are relevant to you. Its nice to have a helpful tool in job searching

5 years ago

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CAHomeOwner Clovis, CA

Their site can be a bit hard to find to specific job you are looking for. It is helpful if you have the exact job title listing or listing number ready to search.

6 years ago

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Carolina camacho

USA Jobs was very helpful in helping me find possible jobs for me! They show a vast array of open jobs that need to be filled in your area.

4 years ago

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jingqi lei Rockville, MD

USA jobs is great website for job hunter, especially when you are aiming for a federal government job. Highly recommended.

5 years ago

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Lenny Grabert Salt Lake City, UT

Usajobs help me find 5 jobs that I enjoyed

5 years ago