re: Is there a secret to applying to USA Jobs?

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You have to look at the job posting and use similar terminology in your resume and profile stuff.

Go look at what is required of that series that you are applying for as well and specifically include classes that are mentioned in the requirements for that series.

The hardest part is getting past the initial HR screening...

it also helps if you are a minor, veteran, or former Federal employee.

Took me two years to get my job (no previous Federal experience and in a State I've never been too or have any contacts in)

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This is about it. Most of the initial screening is done by a computer program. Make sure you hit the buzzwords in the vacancy announcement in your resume. Unless you are applying for a mass hire, i.e. Border Patrol, or something very specialized that you have the specialty, unless you are a veteran you are going to have a hard time.