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Federal resume guidebook : strategies for writing a winning Federal resume / Kathryn Kraemer Troutman.

Summary:

Since the 4th edition of this book was released in 2007, the federal government has again completely changed the process for applying for federal jobs. Federal insider Troutman has the scoop on how to make the most of the government's new hiring processes and procedures, including dozens of sample resumes.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781593578503
  • ISBN: 1593578504
  • Physical Description: xvi, 446 pages ; 28 cm
  • Edition: 5th edition
  • Publisher: Indianapolis, IN : Jist Works, [2011]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Writing a USAJOBS resume and other electronic Federal resumes. Successful writing strategies for your Federal resume ; What happens to your resume and other application materials ; Work experience and the outline format : how to stand out and get referred ; Matching strategies : KSAs in the resume, keywords, qualifications, accomplishments, and specialized experience ; Education, job related training, and additional information ; Keywords for Federal jobs -- Plain language and value-added lessons. Plain-language writing lessons ; Researching the agency's core competencies -- KSAs, questionnaires, and essays in the resume and cover letters. KSAs in the application : presenting your accomplishments ; Questionnaires that assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities ; Cover letters for Federal jobs and networking -- Navigating USA JOBS announcements and other resume builders. Understanding vacancy announcements ; USA JOBS and other Federal resume builders -- Special insight for targeting occupational series. Science, medicine, and health policy : converting a curriculum vitae to a Federal resume ; Information technology resumes ; Contract specialist and acquisitions specialist resumes ; Management assistant and administrative work experience ; Management and program analyst resumes ; Administrative officer Federal resumes ; General engineer and project manager resumes ; Human resources management positions -- Special Federal job seeker strategies : executives, military and spouses, PPP/BRAC, and Schedule A. Senior executive service, executive core qualifications ; Military to Federal resume conversions ; Military spouses and Federal employment ; Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC) and Priority Placement Program (PPP) Federal resume writing ; Applying for a Federal job with a disability : using the Schedule A Federal hiring authority -- Interviewing for Federal job. Preparing for a structured, behavior-based interview.
Subject:
Civil service positions > United States.
Résumés (Employment) > United States.

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