Quick Start Guide: Apply to a Job Posting

 Launch your web browser (recommended: Mozilla Firefox).

 Enter the URL https://www.FBIJobs.gov. If you are experiencing issues

launching the website, ensure there is a “s” in “https” of the web address.

 Select the Apply to Jobs or Search Jobs button to navigate to the Careers

page.

A C C E S S T H E C A R E E R S P A G E

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C A R E E R S W E B S I T E : G E T T I N G S T A R T E D

1. Log into your account. Enter your credentials in the User Name and

Password fields.

2. Select the Login button.

Note: If you don’t have an account, register using the Register Now link. To

learn more about creating a account, review the Account Creation and

Management job aid.

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3. Select a title in the Posting Type, Department and Job Posted In section to

filter the available job opportunities.

4. When you find a Job Posting of interest, select on the Job Posting to view

the Job Summary details.

A. Search Jobs: Use the Search Jobs field to search for a Job Posting by

entering a Job Title, Location or Keywords.

B. Job Search Agent: Select the Save Search link to save your search under My

Saved Searches. You can also set up notifications by selecting the Email me

checkbox to receive email updates.

C. Clear Search: Selecting Clear Search will remove all search parameters and

display all available job opportunities.

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Quick Start Guide: Apply to a Job Posting

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5. Carefully read and review the all sections of the Job Summary to

understand the requirements of the FBI position.

6. Select the Apply for Job button to begin completing an application for the

selected job posting.

7. Read the application Terms and Condition and select the checkbox to

continue with your application.

Note: The left side of the application displays where you are in the

application process. The Next button is the only way to move to the next

step in the process.

8. Select the Next Button to begin your application.

Important Note: The number of application steps displayed will vary

depending on the type of job opening selected.

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A N S W E R P R E Q U A L I F I C A T I O N

Q U E S T I O N N A I R E

Quick Start Guide: Apply to a Job Posting

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9. Answer all the questions in the Prequalify section.

10. Select the Next Button to continue your application.

Note: Select the Hamburger menu to display the Save as Draft and

question about the application or if you are experiencing technical issues.

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Quick Start Guide: Apply to a Job Posting

11. Enter the number of completed Sit-Ups.

12. Enter your 300-Meter Time.

13. Enter the number of completed Push-Ups.

14. Enter your 1.5 Mile Time.

15. Select your Gender from the drop down menu.

16. Select the Click Here to Score Self-PFT button to view your results.

Note: You Pass/Fail results immediately display and Total Points.

17. Indicate if you have Special Operations, Tactical, or SWAT experience.

18. Read the Terms and Conditions regarding the Self-PFT and Select the I

agree to the Terms and Conditions checkbox.

Note: The Next button allows you to continue only if the I agree to the

Terms and Condition checkbox is selected.

19. Select the Next button.

R E C O R D S E L F - P F T R E S U L T S ( S P E C I A L

A G E N T A P P L I C A N T S O N L Y )

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Applicants applying to the Special Agent job posting are required to complete the

Self-PFT prior to beginning the Special Agent application and record their results

on the application. Visit FBIJOBS.gov for additional information regarding the FBI

Physical Fitness Test Protocol.

Additional Required Questions

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20. Select the Attach Resume button to upload a resume from your computer.

You also have the option to Attach Cover Letter but is not required.

21. Select the My Device icon and follow your computer prompts to upload

your attachments.

22. Review your attachments by selecting the file name. Select the Change

Resume link to delete the attached resume.

23. Select the Next button to continue your application.

Important Note: Special Agent and Intelligence Analyst applicants will

not receive the option to attach a resume. They are required to input

their resume information into the Education and Work Experience

section of the application. A resume will be automatically built using the

information entered by the applicant.

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A D D E D U C A T I O N A N D W O R K

E X P E R I E N C E

24. Select the Highest Education Level drop down menu to indicate your level

of education.

25. Select the Add Education button to provide additional education details.

26. Enter educational details to include Degree, GPA and Graduation Date.

27. Select the Done button to save add your education details.

28. Select the Next button to continue your application.

Add addition profile information to your application by selecting the Add button

and entering the required information into the modal window. See the Add

Education as an example. Note you must complete the Education section of the

application.

Important Note:

 If you cannot locate your College/University, leave this field blank and

annotate in your resume.

 Select the GPA N/A checkbox if your school does not issue a GPA

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A D D A T T A C H M E N T S

29. Select the Add Attachment button.

30. Select the Attachment Type from the drop down menu.

31. Enter an Attachment Title for your document.

32. Select the My Device icon and follow your computer prompts to upload

your attachments.

33. Select the Continue button to proceed.

34. Select the Next button to continue your application

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Add attachments as required by the job opening description.

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35. In the Federal Preferences section identify your U.S Citizenship status, your

status as a current/previous federal civilian employment, Veteran

Preference status, US Military Service and Military Rank (if applicable).

Note: All sections marked with an * asterisk require a response to continue.

36. Select your option from the Gender drop down menu.

37. Enter your Date of Birth in the Date of Birth textbox.

38. Select the Birth Country lookup to enter your Birth Country.

39. Enter content in the Birth City textbox.

40. Select your option from the Do you have Dual Citizenship drop down

menu.

Note: If you have multiple countries of citizenship, Select the Add a new row

button to add additional countries.

41. Select the Next button to continue your application

Provide additional information used for Federal employment consideration such

as Federal Employment history, US military service and additional personal

information.

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( C o n ’ t )

42. Select an option from the How did you learn of the job drop down menu.

Note: There are five options to choose from:

 Employee

 Indeed

 LinkedIn

 Other

 Recruiting Event/Recruiter

In the case you select the Recruiting Event/Recruiter option, please follow

the steps included below.

42a. Select an option from the Month, Year, Location drop down menu.

42b. If you were referred by a current Bureau employee at the Recruiting Event,

enter the employee’s Referral Name, Email Address, and indicate what

kind of Member of Your Family (if applicable).

42c. Select an option from the Are you a former employee drop down menu.

42d. Select the Search button.

42e. In the search results, locate your recruiting event and select the Yes slider

corresponding to the Event Name.

Note: Once the Event Name is selected, the Event Name automatically

appears in the Sub Source field.

43. Select the Next button to continue your application

Enter information on how you learn about the job opening. The questions that

display on this page will vary based on the referral source selected.

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44. You are invited to self-identify your race and ethnicity, make the appropriate

selections in the Diversity section. If you choose not to provide those

details, select the I decline to answer checkbox.

45. Select the Next button to continue your application

R E V I E W A N D S U B M I T A P P L I C A T I O N

46. Review your complete application. Select on the section title to review your

responses. Select the Modify link to edit a response.

47. Select the Submit button to submit your completed application.

48. Review the Application Confirmation message to learn about the status of

your preliminary screening and next steps for your application.

49. Select the Careers link to navigate back to the Careers Homepage page.

Important Note: Your responses cannot be edited once you submit your

application. After submission, you would have to withdraw your application

and reapply to make changes.

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