Useful SES job and resume links

by fred 3. December 2009

Here are a few links that you might find helpful, whether it's about looking and applying for SES jobs or writing your SES resume:

 

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How to prepare for a Federal job interview

by fred 24. August 2009

Even though government resumes are different from private sector resumes, when it comes to preparing for interviews, the process is the same.

  • First you need to prepare a summary of your Federal...
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Where to find Federal job postings

by fred 18. August 2009
There are several ways to find Federal job postings when they get announced. First, all government vacancies are listed on USAJobs, which is the official government job website, each agency being  required to post its openings there if they are...View Full Post...

How to apply to a Federal Job

by fred 30. July 2009

Applying to government jobs is pretty easy. Instead of having to check each agency's website, just go to USAJobs.com, which is the officilal Federal employment site. Use their job search to find openings that match your profile and area. Make...

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The Importance of Closing Dates

by fred 17. March 2009
Contrary to the civilian sector, you might have noticed that Federal jobs have closing dates, which are the deadlines to send your application. Because preparing a Federal resume and accompanying...View Full Post...

The 2 types of services

by fred 12. March 2009

There are two types of government services:

Competitive service: These are the most common Federal jobs for which applicants must meet all the qualification requirements to be invited for interviews. The competitive service is under...

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KSA's It's in the Job Announcement

by carlos 23. December 2008

The KSA writing process is usually quite a chore for most. But there is a little trick. The information you need in order to write a killer ksa is in the job announcement.

This announcement gives you the factors that...

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What is an ECQ ?

by carlos 8. September 2008

  When you apply for a job with the federal government – particularly when submitting a Senior Executive Service (SES) application – you may be required to answer Executive Core Qualification

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Federal Resume Writing: The Deal Breaker

by carlos 2. July 2008

 

As with any resume or job application, there are certain elements and experiences that are required to be on a federal resume. Following the exact requirements is a necessity in a Federal Resume application,...

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The Fastest Way to Lose a Federal Job!

by carlos 28. May 2008

What is the fastest way to lose a Federal Job ? Well it is to never get hired! 

What is the fastest way to make sure you never get hired?

Use a Resume Template or so...

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