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When will this be released?
Production Availability: December 2, 2025, 2 - 3 AM PDT
Is there downtime for this release?
No.
Key Enhancements
We’re thrilled to share that the GovernmentJobs.com job board is getting a major upgrade!
This redesign is part of our ongoing modernization initiative to make it easier for job seekers to discover, engage with, and apply to public sector jobs, while helping employers reach the right candidates faster.
These updates bring a modern, mobile-first, and accessible search experience to more than 2 million users visiting the GovernmentJobs platform every month. By improving discoverability, relevance, and engagement, these changes directly enhance how your job postings perform on the public job board.
Note: These enhancements apply to the GovernmentJobs.com job board only and do not impact your individual agency career pages.
Modern Search Interface and Filters
We’ve introduced a redesigned job search interface that allows candidates to search across multiple categories, job types, remote options, and employers all at once. New expanded options, such as additional salary ranges and distance proximity filters, give seekers even more control over their search. Dynamic, real-time filters ensure seekers quickly find the most relevant roles based on all their granular filters, improving both search accuracy and speed.
Value
- More qualified applicants, as the job seekers can narrow searches to roles that precisely match their needs.
- Reduced review time for recruiting teams since fewer unqualified candidates enter the pipeline.
- Shorter time-to-hire driven by improved match quality and easier discoverability.
- Improved visibility for low-performing or niche roles due to the granular filtering
Updated Job Alerts
The job alert system now supports all granular filters, including those with zero current job openings. This allows job seekers with very specific preferences to set alerts for salary bands, categories, employers, job types, proximity ranges, and more. When a matching job is posted, they’re notified immediately via email.
Value
- Higher-quality, better-aligned applicants who proactively opt into your job categories.
- Faster applicant flow as job seekers receive instant notifications for newly posted roles.
- Improved visibility for low-volume or specialized jobs, especially those that rarely appear in search results.
- More efficient review cycles, since candidates receiving alerts tend to match role requirements more closely.
Mobile Optimized Experience
Over 60% of job seekers in the GovernmentJobs job board use mobile devices. The new job search experience now delivers a seamless, responsive interface across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. The redesign also adheres to WCAG accessibility standards to ensure inclusivity for all users.
Value
- Engage mobile-first job seekers with more intuitive and touch-friendly layouts.
- A clean, accessible design reflects positively on your agency’s commitment to inclusivity and modern user experience.
- Optimized mobile interactions reduce friction in job search, increasing the number of applications.
Similar Jobs Suggestion
Job seekers now see highly relevant “similar job” recommendations directly on the job details page, often revealing opportunities beyond what they initially searched for. These suggestions are generated using factors such as job description similarity, location proximity, salary range, and related categories, highlighting top-matching roles either within your organization or across others. This accelerates the job discovery process and keeps candidates engaged longer.
Value
- Related job openings appear as suggestions, increasing visibility for other positions you’re hiring for.
- Keeps candidates on the platform longer, allowing them to explore more of your listings.
- Drives organic traffic to less-viewed or specialized openings through relevant suggestions.
- Increased exposure and engagement result in higher conversion rates and stronger applicant pipelines.
Appendix: Bugs Resolved
Functional
| Scenario When Issue Encountered | Issue Resolved |
| N/A |
508(C) Compliance
| Screen(s) | Count of Bugs Resolved |
| N/A |
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