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Fall 2013 Go Government Webinar Series

Fall 2013 Go Government Webinar Series. How to Create a Strong Federal Resume October 8, 2013. Housekeeping. We will open up the phone lines for questions at the end of the call. In the meantime, we encourage you to type your questions into the Q&A box .

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Fall 2013 Go Government Webinar Series

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  1. Fall 2013Go Government Webinar Series How to Create a Strong Federal Resume October 8, 2013

  2. Housekeeping • We will open up the phone lines for questions at the end of the call. In the meantime, we encourage you to type your questions into the Q&A box. • The recording of today’s presentation will be sent to all registered participants in 2-3 business days

  3. Presenters Emily McConnell • Program Associate, Education and Outreach Caleb Campbell • Program Associate, Education and Outreach Mark Doboga • Director, Government Transformation and Agency Partnerships

  4. Partnership for Public Service The Partnership is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that is dedicated to revitalizing the federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works.

  5. Agenda • Federal Resume • Resume Best Practices • How to Build a Resume on USAJOBS • Resources • Question and Answer

  6. What is the difference between a federal resume and a traditional resume? • Length • Level of detail • Required information

  7. Federal Resume v. Traditional Resume TIP: Federal resumes can range in length: from 1 to 5 pages for entry-level applicants!

  8. Resume Best Practices OURPUBLICSERVICE.ORG

  9. Dos and Donts Do: • Be concise and clear • Address all periods of time • Highlight strengths with examples • Amend resume to “fit” the job • Use correct grammar and punctuation • Double check spelling • Be consistent in your format • Include cover letter

  10. Dos and Don’ts Don’t: • Use acronyms • Include unnecessary information • Write in current tense for former jobs • Be chatty • Be untruthful

  11. Resume Best Practices: Write to the Position • If the vacancy requires the “ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing”… highlight your communication skills. • If the vacancy requires knowledge of Excel… focus on the most complex use of Excel.

  12. Resume Best Practices: Highlight a Range of Skills • Communication (written and oral) • Innovation • Creativity • Autonomy • Skills

  13. Straight to the Source • What best practices would you suggest regarding the federal resume? • What is the most common mistake you see in a federal resume? OURPUBLICSERVICE.ORG

  14. Building a Federal Resume on USAJOBS.gov OURPUBLICSERVICE.ORG

  15. Building Your Federal Resume Two primary ways to create a resume for a federal job: • Resume Builder • Resume Uploader

  16. Building Your Federal Resume Create an account on USAJOBS.gov • Build up to 5 federal resumes, each tailored to a different federal opportunity! • Upload your private sector resume to the Saved Documents folder Carefully review the job vacancy announcement • Focus on the “Duties” section and customize your resume accordingly by identifying and including key words and phrases

  17. Building Your Federal Resume Sections: • Candidate information • Work experience • Education • References • Affiliations • Desired locations

  18. Building Your Federal Resume

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  20. Building Your Federal Resume Remember to include: • Salary and pay period • Average hours per week • For federal positions, pay plan, series and grade OURPUBLICSERVICE.ORG

  21. Building Your Federal Resume • Be specific and detailed • Use keywords from the job description OURPUBLICSERVICE.ORG

  22. Building Your Federal Resume • Include information about schools attended, degree information, and relevant coursework OURPUBLICSERVICE.ORG

  23. Building Your Federal Resume Other information can enhance your application: • Job related training • Foreign languages • Organizations and affiliations – especially for students OURPUBLICSERVICE.ORG

  24. Building Your Federal Resume Up to 5 references Good references: • Employers • Professors and advisors • People who know you from organizations or community service OURPUBLICSERVICE.ORG

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  26. Straight to the Source • What are the advantages of using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool to create a federal resume? • What are some more ways to tailor the resume to the job description? Are there any special keywords or phrases that hiring agencies look for? • How can students who don’t have much traditional work experience use the federal resume to highlight their qualifications?

  27. Resources • GoGovernment.org • Partnership Connect

  28. Fall 2013 Upcoming Events Go Government Webinar: What Makes a Federal Job Application Stand Out?Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EST If you’d like to learn more about the Federal Advisor Certificate Program, please visit www.calltoserve.org/certificate/

  29. Questions?

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