Writing a Thank You Letter is important

by fred 7. August 2009
Because the Federal hiring process is so complex, landing an interview with Uncle Sam is often considered a victory and, if you are confident the interview went well, you might be tempted to just wait for the hiring manager to call you back. However,...View Full Post...

Federal Resume Tips

by fred 14. July 2009
Preparing a government resume is much trickier than writing a private sector resume. While you might have been able to allude to experiences and skills on a regular resume, you really have to be detailed for the Uncle Sam. From qualifications to focusing...View Full Post...

Having your resume ready in text only format

by fred 21. April 2009

Even though you should prepare your resume in Word format as it's the standard format, you should also have a version ready in text only format. It does indeed come handy, especially in the government field, as with online application forms...

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Federal Resume Basics

by carlos 29. October 2008

A Federal Government Resume is the document required for jobs in the federal government.

A federal resume is done in a chronological format, which means that you list your work history in reverse order. You also need to include information you...

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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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Federal Government Resumes: What’s the Difference?

by carlos 4. June 2008

 

A resume is a resume...right? Wrong. Federal Government Resumes are much more detailed and specific than a traditional private sector resume. There are many different types of Federal...

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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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Federal Resume Writing "101"

by carlos 22. May 2008

If you want to get a government job, you need an Outstanding Federal Resume. A federal resume is very different from traditional resumes, so you need to make sure you are aware of the rules and...

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The Best Professional Ksa Writing

by carlos 27. February 2008

The best professional ksa writing is the writing that communicates your story clearly to the reader. As a Ksa writer you need skill and talent, true, but...

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