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Find your future in federal service

Start your career with meaningful work for your community and country. Whether you're a student, a recent graduate or bring real-world skills to the job, we offer opportunities to help you build experience and get involved in important, impactful work.

Join our Talent Network to learn about job openings, get invites to hiring events and share your resume and information with federal recruiters. Sign up once and receive continuous opportunities.

Sign up for the Early Career Talent Network.

How to apply

  1. Create a USAJOBS profile—This is your central place for managing job applications.
  2. Search for jobs—filter jobs by hiring path (Students, Recent graduates) to find relevant opportunities.
  3. Review the job announcement carefully—Check if you're eligible to apply in the Who can apply section, qualifications, required documents and how you will be evaluated.
  4. Build or upload your resume—tailor your resume to match the qualifications listed in the job announcement.
  5. Submit your application before the closing date.

Get step-by-step application guidance.

  • Internships—learn and earn

    Gain real work experience while you study. Work on meaningful projects, receive mentorship from career professionals, and build a resume that stands out.

    Federal internships are available to students enrolled in qualifying educational institutions. Many are paid and may offer a path to long-term federal employment.

  • Recent graduates—launch your career

    Turn your degree into real work. Step into entry-level roles that offer training, mentorship, and professional development.

    The Recent Graduates Program supports individuals who completed a qualifying degree or certificate within the past two years (longer for veterans). These roles are designed to accelerate your professional growth in federal service.

  • Skills-based hiring—your abilities matter

    Show what you can do. Many federal jobs assess applicants based on demonstrated skills, competencies and experience—not just education.

    Review each job announcement to understand how your qualifications will be evaluated and how your work experience aligns with the role.

    Search jobs.

Need help getting started? Here's what you need to know to apply for federal jobs.