--- title: "5 Secrets to the New USAJOBS Applicant Pages" url: "https://resume-place.com/news/secrets-new-usajobs-applicant/" description: "USAJOBS just got updated as of 8/20!" site: "The Resume Place" type: "article" author: "Kathryn Troutman" published: "2016-08-24" updated: "2020-03-16" --- [← All articles](https://resume-place.com/news/) # 5 Secrets to the New USAJOBS Applicant Pages By Kathryn Troutman August 24, 2016 2–4 minutes ## **5 Secrets to the New USAJOBS Applicant Pages** USAJOBS just got updated as of 8/20! You will see new colors (green, gray and black), new bold screens, flow and even new language, i.e., Unique Hiring Paths, Advancing, Paused, Stopped, Unknown Results + No More Dropdowns! I like the changes and the new language! And I like the all new Homepage / RESULTS page! This is an exciting page! And could be encouraging for federal jobseekers. I especially like the “advancing” list. If a federal jobseeker does apply for 3 to 5 positions per week, they will see a lot of activity in their “advancing” list. This could be a fun screen showing results and a top page transparent support for the federal job search campaign. **By Kathryn Troutman, Federal Resume Guru!** ## **1. New-designed Profile Homepage is also your New USAJOBS Application Tracking Page! Kathryn has submitted 113 applications! How many positions have you submitted for? Check it out now!** Your USAJOBS applications are filtered in new lists: *Advanced, Paused, Stopped and Unknown results!* This page also shows how many applications you have submitted (113); how many Saved Jobs (4); and how many Saved Searches (10) you have set up for your federal job search campaign. ## **2. Introducing New USAJOBS Applicant PROFILE page** Profile page shows the main sections of the USAJOBS webpage clearly. No more dropdowns. The pages are clear on the left. ## **3. Introducing ADVANCING and the important bottom links** in the Applicant pages are almost hidden. This is where you are going to find the former *Applicant Status page.* This is now called ADVANCING under a Job Application list. You can also click on PAUSED or STOPPED. The Application Status Page was one of my favorite pages. It is now GONE. Replaced by “Advancing” page. ## **4. NEW – COMBINATION DOCUMENTS – RESUMES** **PAGE**! You can upload documents and resumes on the same section. The RESUME page is gone! *CHECK OUT THE NEW INVITATION TO UPLOAD OR BUILD YOUR RESUME! – Very Subtle!* *NEW GRAPHIC TO BUILD YOUR RESUME OR UPLOAD YOUR RESUME (the resume builder did not change)* ## **5. New – UNIQUE HIRING PATHS** This is the former Special Hiring Programs. Now these are UNIQUE hiring paths! Check out the new look and pages for your USAJOBS account today! SAMPLES IN A BOOK? If you want help with writing your federal resume, you can check out the best federal resuems for your federal resume builder or upload system! The [**Federal Resume Guidebook,**](http://www.fedjobtraining.com/books/federal-resume-guidebook) 6th edition will help you with keywords, qualifications, specialized experience, KSAs, and the questionnaire! Get help with the content ! Kathryn Troutman, Author, Federal Resume Guidebook, 6h Edition USAJOBS RESUME HELP? If you want a quote for a USAJOBS Federal Resume. A resume that will match a specific USAJOBS announcement, including the keywords, specailized experience, the KSAs and the Questionnaire. ComPlete our [Client Intake Form](https://resume-place.com/federal-resumes/federal-resume-consultation/) for your request. The Resume Place · Since 1973 Certified Federal Writers and Trainers Work with a certified federal writer Bring your resume and the announcement you are applying to. A certified consultant spends the hour on both with you. [Writing it yourself? The Federal Resume Guidebook, from $31.95](https://resume-place.com/product/federal-resume-guidebook_8thedition/) [Book the first hour, $210](https://resume-place.com/federal-resumes/federal-resume-consultation/#order) In the news - Winner · Reference · 2026 [Independent Press Award](https://www.independentpressaward.com/2026-winners/9781733777933) - Distinguished Favorite · Career · 2026 [Independent Press Award — Distinguished Favorite](https://www.independentpressaward.com/2026-favorites/9781733407687) - Podcast · Dec 2025 [The Resilience Round Up, Episode 37: The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2319780/episodes/18416625) [All press coverage](https://resume-place.com/about/press-media/) ![The Resume Place](https://resume-place.com/wp-content/themes/resume-place-fse/assets/img/logo/lockup-stacked-orange.svg) Resume Place Federal Career Newsletter ## Federal career guidance, in your inbox. New blogs on federal resumes, SES applications, USAJOBS, and hiring news, from the firm that wrote the book. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.