Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a posted position?

Do I have to have a resume when I apply?

There are several options available in order to apply, such as uploading your LinkedIn profile. However, submitting a resume is the simplest way. If you do not have a resume, please feel free to use our resume template to create one.

Why am I being asked self-identification questions (such as any disabilities I may have) on the Job Related Questions section of the application?

Strictly for reporting purposes ONLY, we have added three new self-identification questions to the application process:
- Are you the spouse of an individual currently serving in the military?.
- Respond to which disabilities and/or serious health conditions you may have.
- Do you consider yourself a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender community?
Again, these questions were added for reporting purposes only. You are not required to respond and your response (or lack thereof) will in no way impact the status of your application. We do encourage your response, as it helps us in complying to certain annual federal reporting requirements, as well as ensuring we are sourcing a diverse pool of qualified applicants to fill our vacant positions. We understand it is confusing that the questions are on the “Job Related Questions” portion of the application. Though the questions are self-identification rather than job related, due to system limitations, the Job Related Questions portion of the application was the only area where we had the option to add these questions.

How do I know that my application was successfully received?

Confirmation emails are sent to the email address entered on your application. If your application was successfully received, you will receive a confirmation email within one hour of clicking SUBMIT. Please verify you received the confirmation email.

What step should I take if I do not receive a confirmation email?

Please allow one hour to receive this email. Check your junk/spam for the email. Check your personal email for the confirmation as well. If you did not receive the confirmation email, you will need to reapply ensuring the following:
Your first and last name on the application MUST match the TVA HR system. Do not include any suffixes on your last name (such as II, III, Jr, Sr)
Enter the correct email address that you want notifications to be sent to
Ensure your employee ID is entered correctly with capital letters and numbers only and no more than 9 digits (no extra spaces)

What step should I take if I followed all instructions and still cannot successfully apply?

Please email the job opening number and a description of your issue to [email protected]. Screen shots of any issue would also be appreciated.

When I upload my resume, it separates my work history out and messes up the order. How do I fix this?

As long as the information entered is correct, the ordering does not matter. Your resume will be referenced for the work history.

I know someone interested in an internship. How can they be considered/apply?

We have a formal internship program called Bold Beginnings. In order to apply, the candidate must visit the external careers website and apply for the Intern job opening listed on the job board. If an Intern job opening is not listed, we are currently not accepting resumes for the internship program.
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We also encourage candidates to join the Talent Network.

Do you have any apprenticeship programs? If yes, how can I apply?

Yes, we have lineman and electrician apprenticeships. In order to apply, the candidate must visit the website and apply for the job opening listed on the job board. If a job opening is not listed, we are currently not accepting resumes for the apprenticeship programs.

How can I submit a resume without applying for a position/join a talent network?

To submit a resume without applying for a position, go to the Careers site and click Join a Talent Network. This action does NOT apply you on any position(s). To be considered, you must still apply for the position when it is posted. However, this does give our Talent Acquisition Consultants access to search your resume in our database when filling positions that meet your qualifications. For step-by-step instructions on how to do this, see the How To Join A Talent Network guide.

How can I receive alerts for jobs posted that I am interested in?

To receive notification of positions posted that you are interested in without having to search the entire job board, go to the Careers site and click Create Job Alert. You can narrow the search criteria to send alerts for only those postings matching that criteria. For step-by-step instructions on how to do this, see the Creating Job Alerts guide.

How do I find my employee ID?

To find your employee ID, login to PLUS and click Personal History Record (PHR) under the Job section on the left hand side of the screen.

Am I eligible to apply as a non-citizen?

TVA gives hiring preference to qualified U.S. citizens and other "protected individuals" for all job vacancies. As between U.S. citizens and other protected individuals, TVA gives hiring preference to equally qualified born or naturalized U.S. citizens, and to lawful aliens who are better qualified than U.S. citizens. In addition to U.S. citizens, “protected individuals” include, in general, individuals who hold a green card (i.e., a lawful permanent resident) and who are in the waiting period or otherwise eligible to apply to become a naturalized citizen, plus certain asylees and refugees.

What if I have special needs?

If you have a disability that prevents you from applying online, please call us at 1-888-275-8094. If you are a job applicant with a disability which needs an accommodation, please read our Practical Guide to Providing Reasonable Accommodations.