Modernization

OPM says capacity issues for USAJobs resolved

A senior official in charge of the USAJobs federal job search website said the agency is now addressing search problems, but users continue to complain about site performance.

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USAJobs 3.0 sees sharp drop in job applications

The USAJobs 3.0 website is accepting thousands of applications two weeks into the launch, but the number of applications appears to have dropped in comparison to previous months.

Modernization

USAJobs launches to boos and hisses

Users roundly criticized the launch of USAJobs 3.0 and raised questions about OPM's decision to insource the site.

Digital Government

USAJobs: Lesson or warning?

OPM's USAJobs experience reignites perennial insourcing/outsourcing debate.

Modernization

Monster, Avue step in to aid agencies with jobs to fill

The USAJobs website's troubles may be easing, but meanwhile rivals are volunteering to help federal agencies with listings.

Modernization

Did USAJobs fix make matters worse?

More than a week after its debut, a recent attempt to fix the USAJobs website may be contributing to problems, an industry critic suggested.

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OPM slows access to USAJobs to lighten load

Lawyer offers advice for frustrated job seekers unable to apply for desired positions.

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OPM says USAJobs fixed, but complaints continue

The tumult for the troubled USAJobs revamp does not seem to be over. Although the Office of Personnel Management gave it a thumbs up late Oct. 14, problems continued to frustrate users.

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OPM blames high demand for USAJobs complaints

An unexpectedly high number of users flooded the new USAJobs website when it launched, causing the time outs and errors that many users experienced, OPM says.

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USAJobs.gov 3.0 still struggling, but may be improving

The user complaints about USAJobs.gov 3.0 continue, with dozens more stories posted to Facebook Oct. 13.

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USAJobs.gov 3.0 reboot getting fail reviews from users

The launch of the USAJobs.gov 3.0 federal job search website brought dozens of user complaints, and a critic says the problems may go much deeper than mere programming bugs.

People

OMB head: Federal workers could face more sacrifices

Feds: Think you've suffered enough? Jacob Lew says you could be in for more pain.

People

Ineligible to telework? Join the club.

Most feds haven't been told they're eligible to telework OPM survey finds.

Digital Government

How gung ho are your co-workers?

Almost all feds agree with this statement: “When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get things done.” But how does it play out in practice?

Modernization

Program launched to amp up federal IT workforce

New government project targets tech-savvy students in effort to boost federal IT workforce.

People

OPM creates hiring pool to speed applications

Applicants can apply for multiple jobs with a single application under OPM's new pool system.

Modernization

USAJobs overhaul coming in October

The Office of Personnel Management is revamping its federal jobs site, with changes that users will see and others behind the scenes.

People

OPM: Treat telework as an asset, not a perk

Federal agencies may need some cultural change to begin viewing telework as an asset, an Office of Personnel Management official said at a seminar.

Modernization

Explained: How OPM identified job applicants affected by data loss

Faced with nearly 70,000 applications it couldn't process, OPM was able to invite those affected to send in new materials.

People

Feds urged to telework Aug. 19 to avoid motorcycle tribute

Expected traffic delays due to the event's road closures have OPM asking feds to work from home.