Applying for a federal job or promotion no longer requires a lengthy, lifeless form. Instead, applicants can emphasize their strengths, skills, and smarts in resumes that will hook hiring staff and make personal qualifications shine.

The Guide's New Organization jumps right in with step-by-step directions for writing an easy-to-follow, stand-out Federal Resume using the Troutman-designed Outline Format that OPM welcomes. It then addresses a wider range of Possible Goals of Jobseekers : Part 1: 9 Strategies for Writing a Successful (Outline Format) Resume ; Part 2: 10 Steps to Getting Promoted in Government ; Part 3: Federal Career Change Stories ; Part 4: Special Insights for Information Technology Specialists.

Accompanying CD-ROM contains sample resumes and cover letters and several PDFs from USAJOBS.gov.

Shows how to get hired now with the new Hiring Reform Iniative.

Knowing how to write a winning resume is a valuable skill to have in today's job market. Your resume is the first impression you give to a potential employer - it is your marketing piece. A well-written resume can help you land an interview or may lead to new job opportunities. Whether you are actively seeking a job at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), another Federal agency, or just want to update your existing resume, this guide will assist you in making your resume, and thereby you, stand out from the crowd.

Written in a workbook-style with brand new resume samples for each type of entry level and that represent the push toward STEM technical programs to provide training and certifications for high school students. It includes effective material for training in technical programs and high school career classes. It contains fully updated information with recent resume examples and is presented in clear, plain language with directions and suggestions for creating the best resume possible for the job seekers experience.

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