What is a Talent Network and why should I join?

Talent Networks connect job seekers like you with federal recruiters. They’ll share open jobs, events and other opportunities. You must share your name, email and USAJOBS profile to join the Talent Network. If you don’t have a USAJOBS profile, you’ll create one when you join. You can also share your resume with recruiters to better match you with jobs.

You can join Talent Networks focused on a specific government agency or one focused on a government-wide hiring effort, like hiring for STEM jobs or into entry-level positions.

Talent Networks are ONE way you can learn about jobs in the federal government.

You can also:

• Search hundreds of jobs posted every day.
• Make your resume and profile searchable to recruiters outside the Talent Network.
• Get emails about new jobs posted by saving a job search.
• Set your search preferences in your profile to make searching easier.

Can a Talent Network guarantee me a job?

No. You still must apply and qualify for jobs sent to you by a Talent Network.

Why do I need a USAJOBS profile?

You need to share your USAJOBS profile to join and get messages from recruiters. Recruiters can see your contact information and some of your profile information to help match you with possible jobs. You can also share your resume with recruiters.

How to create a profile.

How does USAJOBS use my information.

How often will I get messages?

Recruiters may send out messages when they have open jobs, upcoming events or other information for you. How often you get messages will be different based on the Talent Network.

How can I share a resume?

Once you’ve joined a Talent Network, you can share a resume with recruiters.

To share a resume:

1. Sign into your USAJOBS profile.
2. On your welcome page, go to the tab Talent Networks and select one.
3. Once there, we’ll list any resumes in your profile, or you can select Upload a resume or Build a resume.

You can change which resume you want to share at any time.

How to add a resume to your profile.

How to write a resume for a federal job.

How to make your resume and profile searchable.

Can I leave a Talent Network?

Yes, once you’ve joined, you can leave the Talent Network in USAJOBS. To leave a Talent Network:

1. Sign into your USAJOBS profile.
2. On your welcome page, go to the tab Talent Networks and select one.
3. On that page, you can navigate to and select the Leave network button. We’ll ask you to confirm that you want to leave the Talent Network.