Federal Resume Guidebook

✍ Scribed by Kathryn Troutman

• Year: 2020
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 185
• Edition: 7
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Copyright
Table of Contents
17 federal resume samples 20 keyword sets 20+ accomplishment stories
Part 1: Strategies For Writing A Successful Federal Resume
Strategy 1. Write Your Federal Resume in the Outline Format
A Federal Resume Is NOT a...
Administrative Specialist, Sneak Preview Outline Format. Use the Outline Format
Jenny - Overseas Military Spouse. Before: Big Block Resume
Jenny - Overseas Military Spouse. Before: Bulleted Resume
Jenny - Overseas Military Spouse. Before: Bulleted Resume
Milton - Private Sector Insurance Claims. Before: Big Block Resume
Milton - Private Sector Insurance Claims. Before: Bulleted Resume
Milton - Private Sector Insurance Claims. After: Outline Format Federal Resume
James – County Law Enforcement. Before: Big Block Resume
James – County Law Enforcement. Before: Bulleted Resume
James – County Law Enforcement. After: Outline Format Federal Resume
Deborah - Private Sector IT Specialist. Before: Functional Resume
Deborah - Private Sector IT Specialist. After: Outline Format Federal Resume
Strategy 2. EXERCISE: How Many Hats Do You Wear at Work?
Sample Hats. Maintenance Mechanic
Sample Hats. Human Resources Specialist
Sample Hats. Family Program Specialist
Sample Hats. Transition Manager
Sample Hats. Occupational Safety & Health Specialist
Strategy 3. Use Keywords to Match The Vacancy Announcement
Emergency Management Specialist. Keyword Search Examples
Emergency Management Specialist. Keyword Search Examples Continued
Emergency Management Specialist. Keyword Search Examples Continued
More Keyword Examples from Actual Announcements. Law Enforcement Specialist
More Keyword Examples from Actual Announcements. Program Analyst (Mobilization)
More Keyword Examples from Actual Announcements. Program Analyst (Workforce)
More Keyword Examples Continued. Administrative Assistant
More Keyword Examples Continued. Administrative Officer
More Keyword Examples Continued. Technical Writer / Editor
More Keyword Examples Continued. Marine Transportation Specialist
Strategy 4. Tell Your Accomplishment Stories
EXERCISE: Start Writing Your Acccomplishment Stories
Using the CCAR Format
Accomplishment Examples. Executive Assistant
Accomplishment Examples. Public Affairs Specialist
Accomplishment Examples. Nurse
Accomplishment Examples. Emergency Management Specialist
Accomplishment Examples. PILOT targeting Aviation Safety Inspector
Accomplishment Examples Continued. Financial Management Analyst
Accomplishment Examples Continued. Aircraft Engine Mechanic
Accomplishment Examples Continued. Construction Control Technician
Accomplishment Examples Continued. New Graduate, BSEE Mechanical Engineer
Accomplishment Examples Continued. Licensed Vocational Nurse
Accomplishment Examples Continued. Clerical (OA)
Strategy 5. Add Your Core Competencies
Office of Personnel Management Core Competencies
Core Competencies from USAJOBS Announcements
FBI Special Agent Core Competencies
FBI Special Agent Core Competencies
FBI Special Agent Federal Resume
Strategy 6. Write Your Work Experience
USAJOBS: What should I include in my Federal resume?. Start Writing Your Work Experience Section
USAJOBS: What should I include in my Federal resume?. Your Resume Is YOUR Application – WORK EXPERIENCE
How long should your Federal resume be?. Be Concise
How long should your Federal resume be?. UCIS 5 Pages
How long should your Federal resume be?. NASA 32,000 Characters in Builder
Who is going to read your resume?. Know Your Audience: Who Is Going to Read Your Resume?
OPM Classification Standards
Factor Evaluation System / FES Criteria. The Factor Evaluation System (FES)
Factor Evaluation System / FES Criteria. The FES Criteria
Factor Evaluation System / FES Criteria. FES and Work Experience Descriptions
Before-and-After Contract Specialist. The Rewriting Stage
Strategy 7. Edit Carefully
EXERCISE: Words to Avoid
Editing Suggestions
Use Powerful Words
Use Active Voice
Beware of Acronyms
Be Consistent with Verb Tenses
Use “I” Intelligently
Strategy 8. Pay Attention to Document Design and Formatting
Good Example - Supply Specialist - Federal Employee. Federal Resume Format: Good Example #1
Good Example - Office Automation Assistant. Federal Resume Format: Good Example #2
Bad Example - USAJOBS Builder. Federal Resume Format: Bad Example #1
Bad Example - One Page Private Sector. Federal Resume Format: Bad Example #2
SUMMARY- Does your resume cover the Federal Resume Puzzle Pieces?. Summary: The Federal Resume Puzzle
Strategy 9. Submit Your Resume and Questionnaire on USAJOBS
Questionnaire Case Studies: What NOT To Do
Self-Assessment Questionnaire Samples
QUIZ: What are the Correct Answers to this Tricky Questionnaire?
Part 2: Ten Steps To Getting Promoted
The Ten Steps for Getting a Promotion
Strategies for Federal Employees Seeking Promotion and Career Change
1. Make a Decision: It’s Time to Get a Promotion
Danielle - Federal Employee BEFORE: DHS, Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist
2. Find and Update Your Resume
3. Find and Review Performance Evaluations
4. Write Your Top Ten List of Accomplishments
5. Research Promotion Job Announcements
6. Make a List of Keywords from the Announcements
7. Study Executive Core Qualifications to Understand Leadership Competencies
8. Write and Target Your Federal Resume for a Promotion
AFTER - Target GS-14 Federal Resume - Ready to Submit!
9. Practice and Prepare: Telling Your Best Accomplishments for Interview
10. Interview and Get the Promotion
Part 3: Federal Career Change - Four Case Studies
How do you get started with a career change?. Getting Promoted
How do you get started with a career change?. Career Change: Private Industry to Fed
Eric - Veteran / Driver seeks Material Handler. Private Sector to Fed: Success Story #1
Before “Bad” Resume - Too Short. Private Sector to Fed: Success Story #1
After “Good” Resume target Material Handler. Private Sector to Fed: Success Story #1
Phillip - MS, Engineering, BS Aerospace. Private Sector to Fed: Success Story #2
Before “Bad” Resume - Too Short. Private Sector to Fed: Success Story #2
After “Good” Resume - Outline Format. Private Sector to Fed: Success Story #2
Meet Margaret – Federal Career Changer to Park Ranger. Fed to Fed - Extreme Career Change Success Story #
Meet Margaret – Federal Career Changer to Park Ranger. Fed to Fed - Extreme Career Change: Success Story #3
Margaret Before – Current Embedded Social Worker. Fed to Fed - Extreme Career Change: Success Story #3
Margaret After – Target Park Ranger. Fed to Fed - Extreme Career Change: Success Story #3
Career Change: Federal to Private Industry
What’s Important to Know for a Two-Page Resume. Federal to Private Industry
Ann Government Contractor – Two-Page Resume. Federal to Private Industry: Sample Resume
Ann Government Contractor – Cover Letter. Federal to Private Industry: Cover Letter
Walter USAF – Two-Page Resume. Federal to Private Industry Resume Sample
Part 4: Special Insights For Information Technology Specialists, Gs-2210
Government IT Jobs in the 21st Century
Selecting the Right Job Announcement for You
Developing Your IT Resume
Good Resume - Recent Graduate, IT Specialist (Cyber). Recent Graduate Resume Sample
Good Resume - Recent Graduate, IT Specialist (Cyber). Recent Graduate Sample Resume
Good Resume - Mid-Career IT Specialist (Network Security). Mid-Career Sample Resume
Good Resume - Mid-Career IT Specialist (Network Security). Mid-Career Sample Resume
Good Resume - Mid-Career IT Specialist (Network Security). Mid-Career Sample Resume
Resources
Top 30 Jobs in Government
Best Places to Work 2019
Top Hiring Agencies in Government
Federal Resume Writing Resources - Resume Place, Inc
RP Federal Career Training and Ten Steps to a Federal Job Certification
Kathryn Troutman, Author and Publisher