How to Apply

In order to apply for an Embassy vacancy under the new Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) you will first need to create your personal ERA account and then apply for positions within your account.

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Embassy receives a great number of applications for each advertised vacancy. Often, there are many applicants who fully meet all qualifications; however, only the limited numbers of competitive candidates are selected for further testing and interviews. In light of this, we recommend you only apply if you fully meet all qualifications for the position.

As a first step please carefully read the vacancy announcement about the position of your interest, paying special attention to the list of requirements stated in the announcement. If, after reviewing the job announcement you feel that your qualifications fully meet the essential requirements of the position, please go ahead and submit your application through ERA per instructions below. By submitting the properly and accurately completed application form you will increase the chances that your application will stand out among all other applications and draw attention of the selecting official.

Important: please note that application must be completed only in English. Applications completed in any other language will be deemed as incomplete.

HOW TO CREATE YOUR ERA ACCOUNT

Step 1

In order to create your ERA account, please open the link below:

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/tkm/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Step 2

On the upper right corner of the opened window you will see a “Login” word. Please click on it.

Step 3

In the next opened window please click “Create an account” if you are the first-time user. If you already have an account please enter your login and password.

Step 4

After you click “Create an account” button the new window will open. In this window you will need to provide the below information:

Your personal information;
Your contact information;
Create your own password;
Choose secret questions and answers that will be used for password recovery.

Once you have entered all the required information please click “Next” button.

Please note that all fields marked with “*” must be completed.

Step 5

Congratulations! Your account has been created. Please save your ID and password for future use. Please also remember your secret questions and answers since you will be asked these questions for password recovery in case you forget your password later.

Please now click “Done” button in the right lower corner of the page. This will return you to the home page where you can enter your new ID and password.

Step 6

Now enter your ID/e-mail and password and click “Login”. The opened page is your new profile page. Here you can view all the current vacancies and apply for them. Good luck!

APPLY FOR POSITIONS

Once you log-in you will be able to apply for available vacant positions.

Please note that you will be able to edit the application form at any time before the closing date of the vacancy announcement, even if you have already submitted it. Simply login into ERA again, click on “Dashboard” link located in the left upper corner of your ERA profile, select the vacancy announcement and update your form.

Important: if you have difficulties accessing ERA using Chrome as a browser, please try alternative browsers.