How to create a profile

You need to create and complete a profile to apply to jobs, save searches and save jobs. But first, you need to create a login.gov account.

To create and complete a profile:

  1. Create a login.gov account and click Continue to USAJOBS at the end. You’ll go back to USAJOBS.
  2. Click Create Profile.
  3. Follow the steps to complete your Contact, Citizenship and Experience information—you must complete all of the required fields.
  4. Add your Preferences and fill out as many optional fields as you can—we can use this information to improve your job search results.

Applying to a job and see this message?

You must complete the required sections of your profile before you can submit this application.

This means your profile isn’t complete. Click Continue to Profile and complete all of the required fields.