Applying for Jobs
Q: How do I know if I qualify for a position?
A: If you are unsure if you qualify for a position, read the solicitation, paying close attention to the section titled Education/Experience Requirements and Selection Factors. ALL of these Education/Experience, Selection Factors must be met, in order for your application to be considered by the selection committee. We encourage you to apply only if you fulfill all of these qualifications.
Q: How do I apply for a position?
A: If you are interested in applying for an available position, you must submit a complete application to GlobalCorps before the closing date and time. A typical complete application package consists of the following requirements below. Please note that some solicitations may have slightly different requirements from the typical ones shown below. In case of differences, refer to the posted solicitation for guidance. The posted solicitation will govern the process. If you have any questions, please contact GlobalCorps.
In general, applicants interested in applying for an open position must submit the following materials:
- A complete resume. Your resume must include:
a. Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all overseas field experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.
b. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.
c. Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s)
d. Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards, or accomplishments.
e. Country of Citizenship. (U.S. citizenship required for all USPSC positions.
f. A supplemental document specifically addressing each of the Evaluation Factors (EFs) shown in the solicitation.
You can use our Application Checklist on our website to verify that your application is complete and ready to send to GlobalCorps. Only required applications documents submitted will be accepted. Additional documents will not be accepted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Complete applications can be sent to GlobalCorps by online application, e-mail or hand-delivery. Details, including our e-mail address, mailing address are located on the cover page of the solicitation, or on our website on the USAID PSC Job Seekers page. Please note that all materials must arrive in our office (or email inbox) before the closing date and time listed on the posting.
Q: Should I include my volunteer and internship experience on the application?
A: Related volunteer or internship experience is considered part of your qualifying professional experience. It is important for you to include all relevant professional experience, whether paid or unpaid, in your application.
Q: What are Evaluation Factors (EFs)?
A: Evaluation Factors are a unique set of qualifications that the Technical Evaluation Committee wants to find in the person selected to fill the position. Each factor plays an important part in identifying those applicants that are better qualified for a position.
For additional information on Evaluation Factors, read the Sample Evaluation Factor Responses and Guidance available on our website.
Q: Is the OF-612 form required for my application? I noticed that there is an OF-612 form on the GlobalCorps website and the solicitation says it is a required form for USPSCs.
A: For USPSC positions posted on the GlobalCorps website, the OF-612 form is not required as an application document. Please note that some solicitations may have different application requirements. In case of differences, the posted solicitation is the governing document. If you have any questions, please contact GlobalCorps.
Applicants who are selected for hire for a USPSC position will be required to fill out an OF-612 form. So while the OF-612 form is not required for an application package, it is required for the selectee’s contract. A GlobalCorps contract specialist will notify you when you are required to fill out the form.
Q: To whom do I address my application?
A: You can address your application materials to the GlobalCorps recruiter(s) listed in the solicitation.
Q: How can I confirm that my application was received?
A: GlobalCorps confirms receipt of your application package via email. If you have not received an email confirmation, or are concerned that your application was not received, it is your responsibility, as the applicant, to follow-up by contacting GlobalCorps.
Q: Does GlobalCorps keep my job application on file?
A: Yes, but please be aware that we do not use your current materials on file for future positions. You must send updated application materials for each position to which you’d like to apply.
Q: Do I have to submit a new application for each position for which I apply?
A: Each position has a distinct set of Education/Experience Requirements and Evaluation Factors (EF) that need to be addressed, as part of a complete application package. Although we keep a copy of your application materials in our database, you should submit an updated application that includes a new resume and EF document for each position to which you apply.
Q: May I apply for more than one position?
A: Yes, you may apply for multiple positions. However, you must submit a separate and complete application for each position.
Q: If I apply for one position, but qualify for several, will I be considered for all of them?
A: No, you will only be considered for positions to which you have applied. Therefore, please send GlobalCorps a separate and complete application for each position in which you are interested. If the solicitation advertises multiple GS levels, you must submit a separate and complete application for each GS level for which you would like to apply.
Q: What if I need help applying?
A: If you need assistance applying, please contact a recruiter at GlobalCorps before the closing date on the solicitation.
Q: Who should I notify if I have changed my contact information since submitting an application?
A: If your contact information changes, please send the updated information to the GlobalCorps recruiter listed on the opening page of the solicitation.
