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Tips for Writing a Federal Resume

Creating a federal resume that brings your qualifications to life and shows that you are a perfect fit for the job can be a challenge. Be sure to demonstrate how your skills, experience, training and education match the employer’s needs. Avoid misspelled words and bad grammar. Following are a few ways to make this easier.

Consider what positions you are interested in and review what qualifications or experience they require by reviewing different types of jobs and job opportunity announcements on USAJOBS . Gather information and begin to build out a description of your knowledge, skills and experience to add to your resume. How you present your skills and experience in your resume will help determine whether or not you are invited to interview for a job.

Attend job assistance training prior to departing the service. Contact your Transition Assistance Center as soon as possible and sign up for a Transition Assistance Program Workshop. If you are not near a Military Transition Center, you may use the services at Transition Assistance Offices operated by the other military services. Use your transition counselors. They have the tools and knowledge you need. If available, get their help in creating your first resume or filling out a draft application. Ask them to critique your work and then make the changes they suggest.

One size never fits all. As you apply for jobs, tailor your resume to the position’s requirements. Study the job opportunity announcement and emphasize the parts of your work history that match the qualification requirements listed there. It is important to portray your knowledge and skills as a match to the requirements of the position and demonstrate the ability to do the job. This is easy to do when you include your results, achievements and accomplishments. Minimize the use of technical jargon or specialized terminology (e.g., military abbreviations) in your resume.

Resumes are generally presented in one of three formats: chronological, functional or a combination of both. Which format you choose will depend, in part, on the type of work you have performed and whether or not you are going to continue in the same field.

Chronological resumes list work experience according to date, with the current job appearing first. Chronological resumes work well if your career has been progressive and you plan to continue in the same line of work.
Functional resumes are organized by the skills you have used on the job. Functional resumes work well if you are contemplating a new career, do not have a lengthy work history, or have held a number of different positions because they sell your abilities based on the skills you have acquired throughout your career. Be sure to include relevant volunteer experience.
Combination resumes both describe your work experience and highlight your skills. Combination resumes usually provide the most comprehensive overview of your career.

Unlike resumes used in the private sector, federal resumes require additional information. For each past job, give the standard information found in most resumes. Your federal resume should include the following:

Job announcement number, job title , and job grade of the job for which you are applying
Your full name, mailing address , day and evening phone numbers and home e-mail .
Country of citizenship , if different from U.S.
Veterans – Ensure that you attach or upload supporting documentation (e.g., DD214 or Statement of Service if still on Active Duty; SF-15, Application for 10-point preference; and Disability Rating Letter of 30% or more from the VA, if applicable).
Peace Corps / AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers – If you are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, you will need to provide your Description of Service (DOS) to claim non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs. AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers
Persons with Disabilities (Schedule A) – To verify eligibility for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, you must provide proof of disability issued by a licensed medical professions, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal agency, state agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia, or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. Contact the Department’s Selective Placement Coordinators for help with hiring and accommodation requests.
Veterans – Keep in mind that your military training may count towards qualifications. Use your Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) document (DD Form 2586) to document your training and education.
Begin with your current position and list all other positions held in chronological order.
State the job title, starting and ending dates (including month and year), prior employer's name and address (or write "self-employed," if that applies), and major duties and accomplishments. Include any positions temporarily held.
Show the average number of hours worked per week or simply state "full-time"; salary or wage earned; supervisor's name, address and telephone number; and whether you’re most recent supervisor may be contacted.
Veterans - Avoid using military job titles or occupational codes. Instead, look at what you did using your Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) as a starting point. Employers prefer proven performers, so make sure you know what employers are looking for in comparison to your military work experience.
Indicate if your current supervisor can be contacted
Job-related training courses (title and year).
self-management skills refer to the way you manage yourself on the job (e.g., dependable, resourceful, etc.);
functional skills are the skills you use on the job or have used in previous jobs (e.g., operate equipment, supervise, analyze, etc.); and
technical skills relate to specific skills required to perform a described task (e.g., computer programming, accounting, sales, etc.)
Current job-related certificates and licenses - Make sure you understand the licensure and certification requirements for your job objective.
Job-related honors, awards, special accomplishments , leadership activities, memberships, or publications.

Once you have spell checked your resume, take a good look at its overall appearance. Is it appealing and easy to read? Is there enough white space? Are the margins appropriate? Have the headings, font and formatting style been used effectively? Keep in mind that your resume is an employer's first impression of you. Make sure it makes the best one possible.

Review the job announcements carefully for key words
Use verbs and adjectives (e.g., managed, implemented, created) that match key words identified in the job announcement.
Eliminate military lingo (use words such as personnel instead of squad or platoon).
Include your accomplishments; do not be shy, be truthful.
Focus on the mission of the agency and translate your experiences.
Your positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm goes a long way.

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Writing a federal government resume

This page provides an overview with examples of how to write a federal government resume, which have content and formatting that differ from most private sector resumes.

How to write a federal resume

Written by , external, Amanda Costello , 18F content designer and gummi bear enthusiast, July 2019. (Revised March 2024)

Writing a US federal resume is hard. When I started writing mine, all I wanted was a solid example. What needs to be included, in what order, and what would it look like with real information. This is that example. ( Law and Order chimes )

It can be helpful to think about a federal resume like an academic CV, an overview of your whole career. Also, these are long documents . This is not the place for a 1-2 page resume. When I applied, my resume was 7 pages long; after 5 years at 18F, it’s close to 15 pages.

Below are excerpts from my federal resume, along with details and notes about how it’s written and formatted. I want more awesome folks from all backgrounds and experiences as colleagues. I don’t want the resume formatting or particulars to be a mystery; it’s already a very challenging piece of writing.

General things to keep in mind:

Pay particular attention to the Specialized Experience section of a federal job posting. These items must be clearly represented on your resume to show you’ve done the work to be qualified.
New in 2024! Another tactic that’s been successful for me has been making the job posting’s Specialized Experience the headers for duties and responsibilities. Obviously you can’t do this until you’re looking at a specific job, but it can be a good way to organize your work for readability.
Throw out your formatting. I used CAPS for headers, italics for mission statements, and bullet points. Expect that the bulk of your formatting will be stripped out. No columns, no fanciness. Just write. Hard.
Speaking of writing: get your words going, and then get more words. I had to submit two writing samples, and that was where I could show off my content strategy particulars. Remember the job of the resume content: clear, straight lines between the requirements and your experience.

Explicit disclaimer: This resume format is what I chose to use in applying to 18F in the US Federal Government’s General Services Administration. It is not the only acceptable format, but is what worked well for me. I currently work as a content designer at 18F, but put this together on my own time, using no government resources to do so. Using this formatting is not a guarantee of consideration. You still gotta do the work.

Want to chat more about this? Shoot me an email at [email protected]

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Resume formatting

AMANDA COSTELLO 123 Lutefisk Street You Betcha, MN 55555

Mobile: 555-555-5555 Email: [email protected]

Availability: April 1, 2024

Job Type: Permanent, Telework Work Schedule: Full-Time

Desired locations:

United States - MN Remote

WORK EXPERIENCE

Workplace name, Unit name if relevant - City, State, Country

Your job title - MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY - Hours per week: xx

Mission statement(s) of the workplace, or summary of the company’s work on a larger scale.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A paragraph-long description of what the work was overall. Describe your work using a wide scope, leaving the specific details for later.

SPECIFIC TOPIC (e.g. CONTENT STRATEGY)

Examples are in a bulleted list, each point describing a project or part of a project, or a piece of work that fits the heading, plus matches up with the qualifications/reqs.
I chose to start each bullet with a past tense verb (Collaborated, Wrote, Managed, Edited), because that’s how I usually write resumes.
Some of these bullets reference specific things I wrote, and those were included as writing samples with my application.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software you know, tools you use, best practices and methods. This can’t just be a list, but has to have context in your work overview of how and why they were used. Also, please throw Microsoft Word on there because I was once rejected from a job in 2007 because I put “Microsoft Office” and the listing said “Microsoft Word.” Word matching! Seriously!

SELECTED WORK:

Another bulleted list, this time of URLs related to work I did.
They had quick little blurbs underneath about what they were, and what I did.
Photos won’t come through on this resume, so no screenshots or anything.

Work experience example from my 2018 resume

University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development - Minneapolis, MN

Lead Content Strategist - 07/2012 to Present - Hours per week: 40

The mission of the College of Education and Human Development is to contribute to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. The college is part of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, a land-grant high-level research institution, dedicated to generating and preserving knowledge through research, sharing that knowledge through teaching and learning, and apply that knowledge through outreach and public service.

Developed and led college-wide content strategy combining current and prospective student needs with college goals for recruitment and retention. Worked as a member of a cross-functional team including designers, developers, business analysts, marketers, and well as content strategists across 7 academic departments to promote and deliver effective processes and consistent content strategy.

CONTENT STRATEGY:

Collaborated with college academic departments, research centers, student support offices, and senior leadership to develop a “bottom up” content strategy, prioritizing student needs based on their relationships with academic programs. Assessed content through the lens of recruitment and retention.
Wrote “Stakeholder’s Guide To Launch,” a two-page reference for the launch of a new college website. By anticipating the top questions stakeholders might field, this guide gave talking points surrounding new features, along with contacts for further questions.
Served as strategist, editor, and project manager for regular essay series on college diversity and inclusion work, written by academic leadership. This generated authentic, meaningful content and helped stakeholders better understand the time commitment involved in content production.
Established user-centered college voice and tone guidelines, using “A, but not B” format. This was informed by close work with students in formal and informal usability testing, and brand sort activities with college leadership and key stakeholders.

USER EXPERIENCE (UX) WRITING:

Combined findings from user research, new graduate student interviews, faculty and researcher focus groups, higher ed industry trends, and analytics to consolidate more than 600 areas of academic research expertise into 111 categories. Categories were deployed across the college for consistent organization and increased findability of research work.
Developed strategy and standards to categorize and sort 127 academic programs and 111 areas of research expertise. This was incorporated into two web-based tools developed in-house and allowed students to explore college offerings and expertise independent of department. Wrote and edited descriptions for each area, capped at 25 words to promote ease of reading and top-level understanding.
Planned, edited, and delivered a “Web Writing Best Practices” guide for college content strategists. Formatted as a “one-pager” for printing and pinning up as a reference, this collected links to and recommendations from external tools and guides (Hemingway, 18F, King County Editorial Guide), internal editorial recommendations from the university and college, and voice and tone particulars. Strategists often felt intimidated and overwhelmed by the sheer amount of recommendations connected to good web content; this guide promoted four starting points to improve content: addressing the user (you/your/yours and we/our/ours), employing structured content, concise writing, and using plain language.

USABILITY TESTING AND USER RESEARCH:

Led and managed annual process of web usability testing, including project kick-offs, stakeholder workshops, scenario development, task analysis, lab and field-based testing, issues analysis, research and recommendation presentations to project team members, key stakeholders and college senior leadership.
Helped subject-matter expert teams and stakeholders understand their users through research and usability testing methods, defining problems and crafting effective solutions based on both quantitative and qualitative data.

COLLABORATION ON CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS:

Contributed to responsive redesign of college website by conducting a content audit, editing student-facing content for an overall 75% file reduction, and migrating updated content to custom-built CMS. Collaborated with design and development teams to create comprehensive style guides, pattern library interface copy.
Convened monthly “coworking days” among all college web professionals, bringing us together as a team of peers for a day of training, collaborative problem solving, idea sharing, and camaraderie. Set programming, mentored colleagues on presentations, and collected feedback to regularly adjust how our central content strategy was best supporting the specific work of the departments.

ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH:

Advocated for content strategy best practices to over 30 University departments by regularly meeting with peers and presenting to leadership stakeholder groups. Promoted clear, consistent, user-centered writing from all contributors, even those who don’t identify as “web people,” and facilitated collaboration across organizational silos to increase efficiency and support.
Consulted with faculty and staff in academic departments outside the college that frequently contributed to content strategy. Regular guest lecturer and student mentor in the Writing Studies program.
Contributed as one of four subject matter experts to the University of Minnesota’s Content Strategy Self-Help Guide, recommending resources and structuring process for the centrally-maintained system to help contributors at all levels improve content writing and strategic thinking for the web.
Frequently presented at local Twin Cities-based tech meetups, translating content strategy best practices to adjacent fields such as front- and back-end development, UX research, accessibility, interactive design, and marketing.

Provided strategic content design with skills in copywriting, style guides, plain language, comprehension/reading levels. Conducted usability evaluations using card sorting (OptimumSort), tree testing (Treejack), direct observation user research methods. Worked on a cross-functional team that used Asana, Trello, Slack, Hemingway, pattern libraries, Google Drive, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), and semantic HTML.

CEHD Academic Programs, www.cehd.umn.edu/programs Developed content and structure for directory/sorting tool
CEHD Research & Expertise, www.cehd.umn.edu/topics/ Created new content structure around college research, including categories and descriptions
UMN Content Strategy Self-Help Guide, , external, z.umn.edu/csmap Subject matter expert for update to university-wide guide

VOLUNTEER WORK

MinneWebCon Annual Conference - Minneapolis, MN - www.minnewebcon.org

Conference Director - 10/2011 - 06/2015

MinneWebCon is a two-day web conference in Minneapolis that encourages inclusive grassroots knowledge-sharing. In addition to keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and half-day workshops, our annual conference is a space for speakers and attendees to collaborate, talk, learn, ask, test, and grow.

Directed volunteer-run tech conference for 200+ annual attendees, bringing local and national speakers to the Twin Cities web community.
Oversaw event logistics, speaker recruitment and support, partnerships and sponsorships, promotion, and attendee experience with conference committee support and input.
Introduced speaker mentoring program, pairing conference speakers with an experienced mentor to review slides, practice presentations, and provide support.
Expanded conference to two-day event in 2012, adding half-day workshops to meet attendee demand for deeper learning.

SELECTED SPEAKING AND PRESENTATIONS

My resume listed about 15 sessions that I thought were relevant to this job. I also had sections on selected publications and selected podcast guest appearances, because those are cool too! The format I use is:

"Title of the Presentation," what kind of session - MM/YYYY Conference Name - City, State, Country

“How Silos Learn: Working in the Idea Factory,” closing keynote address - 08/2018 (scheduled) PSEWEB Conference - London, ON, Canada
“Better Stakeholder Wrangling,” half-day workshop - 10/2018 (scheduled) edUi Conference - Charlottesville, VA
“Better Stakeholder Wrangling,” half-day workshop - 05/2018 Confab: The Content Strategy Conference - Minneapolis, MN
“Explain Anything to Your Boss & Grandboss,” closing keynote address - 05/2018 Manage Digital Conference - Minneapolis, MN
“How Silos Learn,” opening keynote address - 10/2017 Digital Project Management Summit - Las Vegas, NV

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN United States Bachelor's Degree MM/YYYY Major: English Minor: Japanese

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Language: Japanese Spoken Level: Novice Written Level: Novice Reading Level: Novice

Name: Jeff Awesomeboss Employer: University of Minnesota Title: The Best Boss Email: [email protected]

, external, [email protected]

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Writing a Federal Resume

Is your resume one page? That’s fine for a private sector job. Your government resume, however, will need to have more detail, and it’s likely to grow to about two to five pages.

Key Components of a Federal Resume

The best way to create a federal resume is to use the resume builder on the federal government’s jobs website, USAJOBS. The resume builder will guide you through the whole process. And you don’t have to stick with one. You can create a resume tailored to fit different positions you apply for. You can also create a searchable, master resume, so HR specialists can contact you if there’s an opportunity that fits your skills and experience.

Building a Federal Resume

Candidate Information A federal resume will ask your citizenship status and most, but not all, positions require you to be a U.S. citizen. You’re also asked if you’ve worked for the federal government before and if you qualify for veterans preference —that is, you’ve served on active duty in the Armed Forces.

Work experience Your resume should list all the relevant jobs you’ve held.

Required : Employer, location, title, start and end date, average hours worked per week, responsibilities and accomplishments for each job you list.

Optional : A supervisor(s) as a reference and salary, although not listing salary doesn’t exclude resumes from consideration.

Education Include information on the schools you attended and the relevant coursework you completed. Only list degrees from accredited schools, or programs that meet the Office of Personnel Management’s standards . Provide as much information as possible to support your case that you’re the best person for the job.

Required : Schools attended and degrees obtained.

Optional : Grade-point averages, relevant coursework, academic papers or projects, key presentations, honors received, other important accomplishments.

Optional Information

For the best shot at a position, provide as much pertinent information as possible in optional sections, including:

Job–related training 

This could include classes, seminars, coursework, certifications or training that relates to the skills and experience the position requires.

References 

Consider listing professional or personal references who can vouch for your character, work ethic and dependability—such as colleagues, classmates and mentors.

Language skills 

Include the languages you have experience in, and your level of proficiency.

Affiliations 

Use this to list professional associations, societies, clubs or other organizations you belong to and to highlight leadership roles and volunteer experiences you’ve had that relate to the position description.

Professional publications

If you’ve been published, include the outlets you’ve contributed to, the publication names and the date your submissions were published.

Additional information 

You can add other relevant information, including awards, leadership activities, public speaking engagements or volunteer experience. You can also add your availability, the type of work environment you seek and your desired location. Even if your interests and desires don’t match the position’s needs, your resume will stay in the running.

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How to build a resume

To build a resume in usajobs:.

Sign into USAJOBS.
Go to your Documents .
Make sure you're in the Resumes section and select the Upload or build resume button.
Click Build resume .
Name your new resume and click Next .
Click Add Work Experience , enter the required information and click Save Work Experience . To add additional work experience repeat this step or click Next to continue with your education information.
Click Add Education , enter the required information and click Save Education . Repeat this step to add additional education or click Next to continue with your references. You may also click Finish if you don't want to add more information.
Click Add Reference , enter the required information and click Save Reference . Repeat this step to add an additional reference or click Next to continue to the next step.
You can enter additional information on your resume such as job related training, language skills, organizations/affiliations, professional publications, and other information. Click the corresponding button under each section to add your information, enter your information and click Add or Save for each section once completed.
Click Finish to save your resume. Your new resume will appear in your Documents list.
Click View on the resume icon to preview your resume. To edit your resume click Edit on the resume icon and it will bring you to the first page of your resume in the resume builder tool.

Save your work periodically

For security reasons, your session will time out after a period of inactivity. We recommend you Save periodically so that you do not lose any work.

Updating your resume

In order to capture changes that you have made to your profile you will need to build a new resume. USAJOBS does not automatically update existing resumes. This allows you to easily keep a set of resumes to apply to different jobs and only apply changes when you desire.

Tips for formatting resumes in USAJOBS resume builder

You can copy and paste text from Word documents into the resume builder. However, some formatting in these documents may not work in the USAJOBS resume builder. To fix formatting errors inside your resume, you must first save the original file in a .txt format.

To copy and paste from Word:

Open up your Word document or other word processing tool.
Select the File tab at the top.
Go to the Save As option.
Choose to save it as a Plain Text (.txt) file.
Open the new file and ensure the text appears in an acceptable format.
Copy and paste your resume text into the resume builder.

To edit your USAJOBS resume-builder resume:

Click on your username at the top of the page and select Documents from the menu.
Find the resume you want to edit and click "Edit" (located below the resume).
This will bring you to the first page of your resume.

Tips for submitting resumes to agencies

Some agencies accept uploaded resumes and resumes created using the USAJOBS resume builder, while some may only accept one or the other. Even though you may have both types of resumes in the Document section of your profile, the agency determines which ones to accept when you are applying online. The Apply button displayed on the job announcement page activates the process for a job seeker to complete an application.

USAJOBS automatically provides a list of available resumes and other documents to attach to your application, and will only display resumes and documents the hiring agency is willing to accept. For example, if the hiring agency only accepts resumes created using the USAJOBS resume builder, then your uploaded resumes will not be available to add to your application. Please pay special attention to the How to Apply section of the job announcement to find out which resume format and documents are accepted and how to submit them to the hiring agency.

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Quick Guide to Preparing a Resume For Federal Government Positions

Due to the volume of applications received for any given vacancy announcement within the website, your resume will most likely be processed through an electronic filtering mechanism before being reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist for a qualification determination. Your resume will also be screened according to certain preferences (e.g., Indian Preference, veterans, disability, etc.) and rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training described on the vacancy announcement. It is essential that you tailor the experience listed on your federal resume to the specific position to which you are applying.

Once your application is rated, a quality review will be conducted by Office of Human Capital Management staff and/or a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Resumes are forwarded to the Hiring Manager for interview consideration. Once a hiring decision has been made, applicants will be notified.

Resume Writing

Before you begin, it may be helpful to compile all the information you want to include in your resume. The writing process will be much easier and faster.

It is important to thoroughly review the vacancy announcement for the position you are applying. You should tailor your resume to ensure you include the experience and skills that are required for the position.

What Should be Included in a Federal Resume?

A federal resume calls for some information that is not generally required on a standard resume for private industry positions, and not including the required information may immediately disqualify you from consideration. It is extremely important that you carefully read application instructions and include all required information. Below is an example of a resume for Federal employment:

First and Last Name Address City, State and Zip code Email address Phone Numbers

Special Hiring Authority: (Indian Preference, Veteran’s Preference or Person with Disability - Schedule A ) Federal Experience: ( Yes or No and Indicate Military, Federal or State Gov ) Security Clearance: ( Indicate what level and if it's still active ) OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full-time position in public service with ( Department of the Interior, Indian Affairs as a (Indicate the position including announcement Number if there is one )

SKILLS SUMMARY: ( Has 3 elements: An introductory paragraph, list of skills directly related to the position, and your skills you have acquired throughout your career, that you want to highlight ) (1st Element: The introductory paragraph - Must be specific and highly detailed for each job series and position you're applying to. You need to outline all the specific skills you have that are directly related to the position you are seeking including Key Words identified in the positions description.) Focused and highly motivated management professional, with 12 + years of extensive experience in Strategic Workforce Planning , EEO , OHR and Diversity Mgt . Utilizing my background in Disability, Accommodations, Business Operations, Project Management, and Statistical Analysis to develop comprehensive programs based on the employment needs and mission of the agency. Deploying metric -based solutions and maximizing our ROI . I'm an innovative and energetic team player, relationship builder, and highly effective communicator. (2nd Element: List of skills directly related to the position and the Key Words you identified - Back up your skill summary with specific examples from you career or education. Identify specific accomplishments, length of time, highlight numerical results and awards derived from those duties and skills. This is the most critical area of the resume. You are relating an activity in your career to that of the position you are applying and showcasing your accomplishments.)

• Develop and create a Strategic Workforce Planning program to ensure were accurately utilizing all available resources. Good Example

• Expert in Equal Employment, Labor and Employee Relations assisting managers and staff in identifying and solving EEO Policy questions on Accommodations, for the past 9 yrs. Better Example

• As Diversity manager I trained a staff of 100+ internal and external personnel on diversity rules and regulations. My efforts resulted in a 70% reduction in violations and improved the overall atmosphere at ABC Co. Best Example (3rd Element: Acquired skills - These are skills you want every employer to know you possess and feel they are what defines you as a model employee. Remember you MUST quantify and qualify every statement you make.)

• Analyze, develop, test and incorporated IT business solutions to enhance business process control and tracking. Good Example

• Supervised, motivated, mentored and lead by example, using experience backed judgment, strong work ethic, and irreproachable integrity, derived from my 12yrs as a Department Manager at ABC Co. Better Example

• Developed and implemented a supply inventory program, which tracked our use of production and office materials. This provided us detailed reports of our available inventory at all times. Allowing us to make more informed purchasing decisions. Resulting in ABC Co. to save 500,000 per year. Best Example

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• Diversity manager for the past 7 yrs I was responsible for a staff of 20 employees. I coordinated with our Office of Human Capital to develop and measure recruiting timelines and efficiency, to determine cost per employee hired and accurate return on investment. Identified various key elements related to recruiting and performed a statistical analysis on reducing cost per hire. This lead to a yearly savings of 15% on recruiting expenses. Best Example

ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Identify any areas of your career you feel an employer will get a better understanding of who you are and your additional activities, to included honors received by organizations, exceeding specific goals on projects, etc.)

• 2011 Supervised and managed the Specialty Hiring Programs, including NonCompetitive Direct Hiring Authorities, Military Spouse Employment and Individuals with Disabilities Programs, at the Department of Defense. • 2008 Liaised with union and management on contract negotiations and labor dispute settlements with global manufacturer. Prevented the loss of 200+ jobs and saving the company 1.3 million dollars.

• 2006 The Minority Entrepreneur Network - Assisted 5 minority startup companies in researching, forecasting, and drafting their business plans and applications for small business loans.

• 2005 Restructured vendor contracts for a gross savings resulting in $375K per quarter.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE (List all software and applications you are experienced in and level. Identify formal training and where you received that training)

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• I have attended various seminars on EEO compliance and diversity Good Example

• Extensive EEO Compliance Training: Laws & Discrimination, Diversity in the Workplace, Workplace Relationships, EEO Complaints and Resolutions: (80+ hrs of training) Better Example

• Extensive Project Management Training specializing in large scale projects and developing the project plans and schedule. All training was done at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) 2002 thru 2011 (120 hrs) Best Example

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(Depending on the type of work volunteering can count the same as formal on the job experience if related to the position) (2010 - current) I hold Diversity workshops at the ABC community center in Washington DC, 6 times each month. I provide employers with information on developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. Note: volunteer work must include the total # of hours PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AAPD - American Association of Peoples with Disabilities HAVA - Honored American Veterans Afield NRA - National Rehabilitation Association PMI - Project Management Institute Wounded Warriors Project - Warriors to Work REFERENCES (List at least 3 references including their contact information)

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Federal and private sector resumes.

Federal resumes differ from resumes used in the private sector with regard to both content and purpose.

multiple pages long
detailed description of work experience and qualifications
used to determine if you meet requirements/qualifications for a job announcement. Be sure to list all your experiences (including non-paid).
generally limited to two pages
brief summary of work history
used as a marketing tool to get an interview

In the Federal Government, your resume is your application. There may be an additional component called an assessment questionnaire . The assessment questionnaire asks you to rank yourself on your qualities necessary to do the job being advertised. It must support the experiences listed in your resume.

Curriculum Vitaes

An academic curriculum vitae does not provide enough information to determine if you meet eligibility requirements. If you use one, please be sure to add the information listed below.

Resume Content

Resumes must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria in the job announcement. It must also support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. To do this, be sure to include detailed examples in your resume.

Why? We operate under various federal employment laws, rules, and regulations. We are prohibited from drawing conclusions or making assumptions regarding your experience or qualifications.

Resume Checklist

We encourage you to use the USAJobs online Resume Builder . If you use your own resume, you must include the following information:

Contact information . This includes your name, address, day and evening telephone numbers, and email address
Citizenship (if other than the U.S.)
Relevant work experience . This includes paid and unpaid experiences. For instance, volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social)

For each employment listed, include the following information:

Dates of employment . Include beginning and end dates in the following format: month/day/year
Hours per week . We assume fulltime unless otherwise stated. Employment will be prorated in crediting experience.
Include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable). This information helps determine if you meet minimum eligibility requirements for the position.
Review the qualifications section in the job announcement closely and directly address the education, skills, and experience required in your resume.
Series and grade or equivalent (if a Federal position)

Education R equirement

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, include the following:

Education history . Specify the type of degree and major of study.
Relevant courses . This information is needed if the position requires credit hours.

Do NOT Include

On your resume and cover letter, you should not include any of the following:

A photograph or video of yourself
Any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.)
Links to web pages
Spell out all acronyms .
Projects worked on
Specific duties and tasks
Tools, software, or systems
Results and outcomes (i.e. saved money, time, consolidated resources, etc.)
Example: an individual in the budget field has "worked with disseminating budgets for small projects." To make the description more relevant, the applicant describes the experience with numbers, "disseminated budgets for small projects amounting to $450,000."
Example: When a recruiter reads the keyword "analyst," he or she might assume you have experience in collecting data and evaluating effectiveness.
If a job announcement uses a keyword such as "develops," use it in your resume. It is representative of independence in work assignments and the range of responsibility for the available position.
Be honest . Be honest in describing your accomplishments, but not modest.
Use reverse chronological order to list experience . Start with your most recent experience first and work your way back. An exception: when it is more appropriate to list your most relevant work experience first (e.g. if you are changing careers).
Tailor your resume to include information relevant to the specific position you are applying to. Education and work experience that is indirectly related can be excluded if the resume begins to grow too long.
Be concise and keep paragraphs short. To make your resume easier to read, add a brief, relevant heading to paragraphs to maximize readability.
Use bullets to describe your experiences and accomplishments.
Ensure correct grammar and no spelling errors . Your resume is your first impression – make it a good one!
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Federal resumes and KSA s provide selecting officials their first impression of the applicant through their application and federal resume composition, format, and content. I personally reviewed and rated thousands of federal resumes during my career. Resumes and KSAs that are tailored to the job announcement receive higher ratings.

Your application makes a lasting impression on the selecting official and it tells them a lot about your attention to details, desire, qualifications, and motivation. These are essential first steps that you must take to write a professional federal resume that will help you attract the attention of the rating and selecting officials. Use our Federal Resume Guide to make your resume stand out from the crowd.

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To gain federal employment, candidates must be aware of two very specific strategies:

First, applicants must read the entire vacancy announcement and the position description if available. All too often, applicants transitioning from the military or private sector to the federal government do not read the entire announcement. Rather, they look at only the salary and the job description; if they like what they read, they decide to apply.

Many end up disappointed when, during an initial consultation, they realize that other mandatory elements were overlooked in their haste to find federal employment — elements they’re unable to fulfill.

Further, in reading the entire announcement, you will gain an up-front understanding of what supporting documents are required for the announcement. In many cases, we have seen candidates — who were perfectly qualified for a job — end up being rejected by the government because they failed to include a document requested as part of the How to Apply section of the announcement

Second, candidates must tailor their federal resumes to the position description or the vacancy announcement. The federal government does not want to hear that an applicant thinks he/she can do the job; rather, the government is looking for specific examples that demonstrate that he/she can do the job. For example, being self-taught in setting up a home computer network and having successfully set up one in a home is not the same as setting up a Local Area Network (LAN) for a multi-location agency spread over a 500-mile radius.

When you complete your federal resume online read the instructions carefully. When tailoring your résumé to a specific job description or vacancy announcement, it is important to mirror what the announcement is looking for, as best as possible. There is no such thing as “too much information” — the more examples of your success in fulfilling the job description you can provide in accomplishment-focused statements, the higher your application package will be rated.

A federal style resume is completely different from the simple one-page private sector résumé. There are over 40 specific informational data elements required and much of it repeats for each work experience. Before attempting to complete your federal résumé online, review the samples in this chapter and use the next section to complete your federal resumes. You must include all requested information and answer occupational questionnaires if required in the job announcement.

I suggest writing your federal resume using a word processor program prior to attempting to post it online. Some agencies still require hard copy submissions, and this way you can produce both a paper hard copy and electronic format. You will be able to spell check your federal resume and you will have time to compose coherent work histories tailored to the job announcement or position description without time limits. To submit your application online simply copy and paste each section from your draft into the online résumé builder.

This process can dramatically improve your federal resume, resulting in higher ratings, and you will be able to keep your resume updated on your desktop. When you bid on other jobs in the same or similar occupational group you may be able to simply change the job announcement number and title and send it in. However, review each job announcement carefully. Even occupations in the same job series within the same agency can have significantly different requirements, and you must tailor your resume to those criteria to improve your chances.

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Applying for federal jobs can be frustrating and the federal resume has to be targeted to the job announcement and highlight your qualifications to be rated “Best Qualified.” Only applications rated best qualified are forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Federal resume writing services can give you the edge that you need if you work closely with them to highlight your qualifications for the position applied for.

You must work closely with the federal resume writer to provide detailed information. Federal resumes and KSAs must be specific, and the only way the federal resume writers can get this information is from you, so be prepared. They will need lists of your awards, detailed work history, military service job descriptions, rank and time of service if applicable, education and training, special skills and certifications, volunteer work, and temporary details and promotion information. Only you can provide the details.

A professional federal resume service uses only certified writers. They will work with you to ensure that your federal resume, KSAs, or ECQs are thorough, grammatically correct, properly formatted, tailored to the job announcement, and in a file format suitable for the job you are applying for.

Applicants can also write their resume / application independently with the proper resources and knowledge. Many are able to complete their application using these excellent resources. If you don’t have the time or inclination to do it on your own, there are Federal Resume Writing Services available to assist you. The service you select will be based on several factors including:

Complexity of your resume and application
Grade level that you are applying for
Personal contact − ability to talk with the professional you hire
The time you have available to work with the writer, and
Cost of service – what you can afford

When selecting a resume writing service, make sure you will have phone and email contact with your assigned writer before you sign up. A professional service will help you tailor your application and resume to the specific job announcement. A number of low-cost services offer only online contact through a resume desktop.

Professional Service

Creditable services will discuss your personal needs and fees by phone once you provide them information about your work history, education, and qualifications, and upload a copy of the federal job vacancy announcement of interest.

Based on their initial review of your background, previously prepared documents, and position specifications, they will propose a federal resume package quote to meet your individual requirements. If you would like to proceed, an invoice will be generated for your approval and your certified federal resume writer will contact you for an introduction via email and telephone. Project development will be discussed and any additional documents that might be required will be requested by your writer.

Your federal resume and/or KSA drafts will be submitted for your review via email, and you will have the opportunity to request any changes or provide additional information to your writer.

Which Service is Best for You?

It depends on many factors. With the proper resources you can write your resume yourself, time permitting. If you hire a professional resume writing service, you will have to work by phone and online with the resume writer. Only you know the details they need to write your resume. An entry level federal style resume is typically 3 to 5 pages long and you must tailor you application and work experience to the job announcement’s required qualifications.

One advantage of hiring a professional service is that once they complete your resume for you can use that same resume, with minor modifications, for other government jobs within the same occupational group that you apply for. Just change the job title and announcement number and review the new job announcement to check for additional or different required duties and responsibilities. If these changed you will have to incorporate them into the new application.

You will find a sample federal style resume on our Federal Career Development Site . You must devote the time necessary to read the application sections, understand the concepts, tailor your resume to the job announcement, and compile the data logically, spell and grammar check your work in a word processor, and then apply.

Write Your Federal Resume Using Proper Guidance and Samples

When writing your resume, you have to consider many things and include all required information . Format is also important especially with RESUMIX and online submissions. If you are good at putting your thoughts down on paper and have the time available, you can complete your resume application as long as you fully understand the application process. I wrote many federal applications during my 35 + years of government service with great success. I was also a trained and certified federal rating official and reviewed and rated thousands of job applications.

The application and federal resume process isn’t formidable; however, you must tailor your federal resume to the job announcement . With a little coaching and the comprehensive federal resume samples that we provide here, you too can compile a comprehensive resume. Entry level job applicants can expect to spend at least 4 to 8 hours on their application. Midlevel applicants can easily spend several days compiling key information in preparation for completing their federal resume.

I encourage all who apply to complete their resume OFF-LINE. It is best to write your federal resume and/or application on your word processor and take your time to compile the info you need, draft your work experiences, spell check and ensure that you have ALL information that is required for the Job Announcement. Your federal style resume MUST be tailored to the job announcement to improve your chances of landing the job. After you complete your federal resume offline, it is a simple matter to copy and paste your federal resume data into online resume builders.

A word of caution. Once you have your federal resume completed and posted on USAJOBS, it’s easy to submit that same resume to apply for other job vacancies. That can cost you a possible job. Before resubmitting that same federal resume for another job vacancy READ the job announcement thoroughly to confirm other duties and specialized experience are not required for the new position. If you find different requirements, and you possess the new duties or specialized experience, incorporate them into your resume. It is not unusual to apply for the same job series and find other requirements, or new or additional KSA statements.

While all federal resumes typically require the same information, here are the significant character count requirements for the USAJobs online resume builder in order to file your application successfully online:

Overall Length: 30,000 characters
Work Experience: 3,000 characters per work experience
Education (includes relevant course work, licensures, and certifications): 2,000 characters to describe course work
Job-Related Training: 2,000 characters
Professional Publications: 2,000 characters
Additional Information: 22,000 characters; enter job-related honors, awards, leadership activities, skills, and professional profile. KSAs may be copied and pasted into this field, depending on the announcement’s instructions.

Candidates may store up to five separate federal resumes for use on the USAJobs site.

Tips for Preparing an Electronic Federal Resume

As you have seen in the previous section in which we discuss the different types of online application systems (USAJobs, CPOL, CHARTS, etc.), there is no such concept as “one size fits all” when preparing a federal résumé. However, below are a few tips to help you bridge the compatibility differences in most of the common application systems.

Use white space and line breaks to separate topics and sections
Use 10- or 12-point type size
Use a margin of at least one inch on all sides
Use CAPITAL LETTERS to highlight sections
No graphics of any kind, including bullets
Use date format mm-yyyy (example: “May1988” would be “05-1988”)
No bold, italic, or underlined text
Keep each employment block (duties and accomplishments) to about 3,000 characters and spaces each. (Note: If you must exceed this count, you can break up a job into two separate entries when you file your application online.)

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7 Ways to Upgrade Your Federal Resume

Matt Glodz is the Founder and Managing Partner of Resume Pilots, an award-winning resume writing service that works with clients pursuing roles in the government and public sector as well as clients making military-to-civilian career transitions.

You know that your resume often serves as your first impression, and resumes for government jobs require a bit more attention to detail than a standard professional resume.

In this article, you’ll learn how to tailor your document to your target roles and present your experience in the best possible light, increasing your chances of landing interviews.

You’ll also ensure that you aren’t committing any of the common resume writing mistakes that often lead to rejection.

Leverage these 7 strategies to craft an impressive resume that drives results:

Make It Accomplishment-Driven

To differentiate yourself from similar applicants, it’s not enough to simply write up a laundry list of bullet points that describe what you were responsible for on a day-to-day basis.

You need to provide specific examples of how you added value to each organization you were a part of.

Why? Because recruiters have plenty of applicants who can do the day-to-day job. They want to see evidence of the results you achieved, how you improved existing processes, and how you took initiative.

Compare the following two bullet points:

“Responsible for creating and updating Excel dashboards and reports”
“Created new Excel dashboards and reports used by city officials to analyze spending, resulting in policies that reduced costs by 12%”

In the second bullet point, we added specific details that turn a general statement into a much more impactful accomplishment.

These types of achievement-based bullet points never start with the words “responsible for,” which can give off the impression that you are someone who simply gets their assigned work done and calls it a day.

Instead, they start with targeted action verbs that show how you took action, explain what you were able to deliver, and demonstrate results.

By restructuring your resume’s bullet points to focus on achievements, you’ll stand out from other applicants who have similar backgrounds.

Incorporate Metrics

While you should leave out classified or government-sensitive information from your resume, you should try to quantify your achievements as much as possible.

By using numbers to back up the statements you are making, you’ll not only demonstrate that you pay attention to such details but also significantly build your credibility.

Elements that you might consider quantifying include:

How many people you managed
How many projects you worked on
How much you were able to reduce spending or increase income
How many partnerships you created
How much time you saved

Remember to also contextualize the numbers you mention:

How long did it take you to achieve the metric?
How did this increase/decrease benefit the organization?

A bullet point that explains you “met KPIs within 6 months” will sound more impressive saying “met KPIs” alone.

Review your resume and see where you can elevate generic statements such as “increased efficiency” with specific numbers, and you’ll make them that much more powerful (and believable)!

Keyword Optimize for Applicant Tracking Systems

Many organizations – including the government – use applicant tracking systems to automatically narrow down an overwhelming number of applications into a manageable pool of top candidates.

Simply put, HR departments don’t have enough resources to manually review every single resume that is submitted.

Applicant tracking systems allow HR teams to make the process much more efficient by “filtering” applicants using keywords (among other attributes).

However, don’t get intimidated by the prospect of automated screenings!

USAJOBS states that your resume should provide “examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement.”

Most importantly, “your experience needs to address every required qualification.”

If you follow these guidelines and incorporate language from the job announcement into your resume, you’ll naturally optimize your resume for applicant tracking systems.

You can also run your resume and the job description through a resume scanning tool , which will point out any missing language you could consider including.

Adhere to Federal Resume Requirements

Federal resumes require much more detailed information than would typically be included on a civilian resume.

If you are transitioning into the government sector, you’ll need to adjust your resume accordingly.

USAJOBS clearly outlines the information required and provides tips for ensuring your application is successful.

For example, for each entry under the work experience section, you’ll need to include:

Your position title
The month and year you started and finished each role
The number of hours you worked per week
Your salary

Because you are required to include more information on a federal resume, you can exceed the two-page guideline for professional resumes used in the private sector.

Be sure each bullet to add to your resume is actually adding value, though.

Never “beef up” your content just to make the resume longer.

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To craft an effective resume, you not only need to include the information recruiters expect to see but also avoid mistakes that can harm your chances of securing interviews.

Remove Photos & Graphics

You should not include a photo on your resume, according to USAJOBS .

Some organizations instruct their HR teams to automatically reject resumes that include a photo, as it can potentially be grounds for discrimination.

Don’t risk excluding yourself from the applicant pool.

If a recruiter is particularly curious or wants to put a face to a name, they’ll often search for your LinkedIn profile, so make sure your LinkedIn photo is up-to-date and professional.

We also don’t recommend including any graphics such as charts that demonstrate your achievements on your resume.

Keep Formatting Simple

Your resume’s formatting should be neat, professional, and conservative – especially when applying for government jobs.

Applicants sometimes feel the need to stand out via formatting features such as multiple columns, colors, and symbols that allow you to rate your achievements on a 1-5 scale.

Although you’ll find plenty of resume-building tools and templates that promote such designs on the internet, steer clear of these gimmicks!

Remember that the primary purpose of your resume is to provide a high-level outline of your career and key accomplishments.

For government resumes, quality content and relevant experience will always be the most important factor in whether you get invited for an interview: you don’t need to use elaborate formatting to stand out.

If you decide to use a graphic resume, know that the approach can easily backfire, as some recruiters question the professionalism of candidates who attempt to use such tactics.

Eliminate Careless Errors and Inconsistencies

Needless to say, any spelling and grammar errors or formatting inconsistencies signal a lack of attention to detail.

Recruiters are often faced with scenarios where they need to evaluate extremely high volumes of applications, and they usually have multiple candidates who can do the day-to-day job.

As mentioned, applicant tracking systems help them eliminate irrelevant or unqualified applications. But even after this first elimination round, so to speak, they may still have a rather large pile of resumes to look at.

In such scenarios, seemingly minor inconsistencies can result in an application being put into the “no” pile.

Based on our experience, such factors include:

Spelling and grammar errors
Inconsistent spacing between sections
Messy formatting
Inconsistent use of fonts or font sizes
Typos such as overlapping dates

By applying the tips above, you’ll position yourself for success.

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Your Federal Resume Guide for Getting a Government Job

Do you have a passion for volcanoes? Most likely, a seismic network manager is your dream job. Or have you ever thought about becoming an Antarctic IT expert who uses technology in unique and off-the-wall ways?

Achieve your goals and find a cool federal job that suits your strengths and ambitions!

One of the big benefits of the federal government is that there are positions in every field. Acting as the largest employer in each state with 2.4 million civilian workers, our government provides job openings, which match almost any set of skills and interests. From technology maven for NASA to secretary, the federal government is looking for a wide variety of talented employees, who dedicated to their job.

Federal Resume Guide will serve you as a starting point for creating or improving your resume for application to stand out from the crowd.

Tools for Job seekers

Resume samples.

See a Federal Resume Samples written in strict accordance with job announcement parameters. You can edit any of these samples to get a quick start and easily create an excellent resume within 10 minutes.

Cover Letters

Check out our federal cover letter examples library to get all the details right. Consider the following advice to put your best foot forward ahead of other job seekers.

Resume Templates

Download OUTLINE FORMAT with keyword headers to make sure both recruiters and online application programs identify that your experience meets the required qualifications.

Resume Builder

The USAJOBS online Federal Resume Builder will guide you through the resume writing process to make certain that you don’t miss out on any detail of your application.

Writing a federal resume requires exceptional attention to details, using the right keywords, and a comprehensive understanding of the application packages grading system, required by the majority of government agencies.

Instead of having one resume that fits every application, it’s crucial to adopt your cv per each federal job, including your relevant experience, education and certifications. Otherwise, you risk losing out to a candidate who applied properly.

Step 1. Finding a federal career

Many people believe applying for a government job is a complicated and long lasting process, but it is actually very achievable. Learn how to get a US federal job , how to create a USAJOBS profile, how to apply and etc.

Step 2. Detailed information about writing a federal resume

Federal resumes are complex and have strict requirements. Be sure to include all relevant experience, job duties and accomplishments. Focus on the following data to find out how to write a federal resume :

Resume sections and formatting
Federal resume writing mistakes
Tips for writing a federal resume

Step 3. Federal cover letter advice and tips

To help you get ready for this job hunt, spend just 15 minutes on how to customize your federal cover letter to the keywords per each government position.

Step 4. How to Apply for a position on Usajobs

Know more how to create and develop your profile on USAJOBS.gov to include your core competencies and skills. The closer your experience and educational background match the KSAs, the better career prospects will be.

STEP 5. PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL FEDERAL INTERVIEW

Discover how to succeed in a federal job interview . Read more about:

Ways to relieve stress.
Interview questions.
Government job interview tips.

6. Negotiating your federal job ofefr

Before to start your new federal job, check out the compensation items and know how to negotiate your federal salary .

If you have the time and inclination to create an effective government style resume, please use our detailed guide. It may not be easy, but it is the key to the complexity of the federal hiring process. When in doubt what to include on a resume or how to optimize it for easy reading, find a professional writer who knows the pros and cons of the federal resume writing process here .

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Federal resume example

Federal agencies hire professionals for many types of roles, including administration, tech, finance, and science. However, creating an effective resume for a federal position requires that you properly showcase your qualifications and include all of the standard information required from applicants. Here’s how to do both so you can stand out in federal applicant pools and finally land a government job.

Key sections to include in resume

Your federal resume should include all the information a hiring manager needs to learn about your professional background and how to contact you for an interview. If you’re wondering what it entails, here are seven key sections to help you build the ideal application.

This section of your government job resume should include all the information that will help the hiring manager identify you, including your name, phone number, and email address. If you have an updated LinkedIn account, feel free to include that as well.

Federal resumes also require some special information in this section. This includes the job announcement number, job title, and job grade, all of which you can find in the job description. When giving your location, keep in mind that federal resumes should include your full address — not just the city and state. (1)

Header section example:

Job Announcement #: 24-12406864-CBWQ Job Grade: DL 00 Job Title: Technical Director

Melanie Clarke 921 Halo Top Court Arlington, VA 20301 [email protected] Daytime Phone: (703) 927-8137 Evening Phone: (571) 215-7224 LinkedIn.com/melanieclarkecybersecurity

Professional summary

This section of your federal resume functions almost like a cover letter sample . Here, you will write a short narrative summarizing your experience, accomplishments, skills, and personal traits. Make sure that all details you include are relevant to the industry and position you’re applying for.

Professional summary section example:

Senior security analyst with 10+ years of experience developing and implementing security protocols across large organizations. Deep knowledge of penetration testing and threat detection, yielding an 85% success rate in avoiding potential breaches. Implemented company-wide security training that led to a 56% decrease in security incidents. Proven track record mitigating data breaches, saving organizations $15M+.

Work experience

Your work experience section details your professional journey. When describing each job, include your job title, the business address and location, and the dates of your tenure. Then, use bullet points to describe your major job duties and achievements to show how your experience qualifies you for the position.

When crafting a federal resume, there are a few additional requirements for this section, including (1) :

An indication of whether the job was full or part-time
The average number of hours worked weekly (if the job was part-time)
The salary or wage you earned
A listing of any temporary positions
An occupational series and starting and ending grades for federal positions (does not apply to military personnel)
The supervisor’s name, address, phone number
An indication of whether your last supervisor can be contacted

For a federal-style resume, you should begin this section with your current role. Then, list all your other relevant roles in chronological order after that. Be aware that this structure is quite different from that of many resume examples , so you’ll likely have to tweak them to fit these instructions.

Work experience section example:

Cybersecurity Analyst, Verge Government IT Services Full-Time, May 2018-July 2020 Salary: $75,000/year Supervisor: Hannah Bell, 12264 Mylar Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 776-1912 (Okay to Contact)

Conducted regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing to proactively uncover 85% of potential threats
Mitigated major data breaches using deep knowledge of blue team tactics, saving the company $5M+ in potentially lost revenue
Implemented company-wide security training and single sign-on/multi-factor authentication protocols, resulting in a 56% decrease in security events

This section should include the type of degree you earned, your major(s), the name of the school, the school’s location (including city, state, and zip code), and the date your degree was conferred. If you are still in school, note the number of semester hours you have completed.

Be aware that some federal positions may also ask you to include the name of your high school, its location, and the date your GED or high school diploma was issued. (1) If you have taken any job-related training courses, you can list those in this section.

Education section example:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science George Mason University Fairfax, VA 22030 Degree conferred May 2018

Certificates and licenses

Here, you can simply give the title of any certifications you have earned, the date you earned them, and the organization that issued them (if applicable). If the job you’re applying for requires any licenses, you can list them in this section.

Certificates and licenses section example:

CompTIA Security+ Certification, June 2018 The Computing Technology Industry Association

Certified Ethical Hacker, August 2020 EC-Council

Your skills section should be a simple listing of the capabilities you possess that make you a great fit for the job. Save the context information for your cover letter . You should include technical/functional skills (those competencies specifically related to the job) and soft skills (those that help you do your job well).

Skills section example:

Technical skills:

SIEM management
Network security
Data analysis
Reverse engineering

Soft skills:

Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Time management

Hobbies and interests

This section of your federal resume is your chance to showcase your personal interests. This can include languages you have learned or volunteer work you have completed. Make sure that all you include is relevant to the job you’re applying for.

Hobbies and interests section example:

Languages: Native English speaker with full professional fluency in Spanish and a working knowledge of French
Volunteer Work: Volunteer regularly with Network Legion, a pro-bono cybersecurity service working to help local non-profits keep their networks safe

Tips for writing the role-specific resume

Writing a role-specific resume for a government position isn’t easy. There are lots of requirements to meet, and whether you get the job can hinge on your ability to be creative while still following directions and best practices.

One way you can create an effective federal job resume is to tailor your resume to the job opening. This involves combing the job description to gather important keywords and figure out what the hiring manager wants in an ideal candidate. You can adjust your skills and work experience so that you’re only including what is highly relevant.

Additionally, don’t forget that there is no specific federal format. Resumes for federal jobs, however, require adherence to strict guidelines for certain sections. For example, best practices for the work experience section include listing your most recent position followed by all other relevant experience in chronological order. (1)

This structure is quite different from what you may find in a standard reverse chronological, functional, or hybrid resume format .

It’s also a good idea to quantify your achievements as much as possible, as this helps to show the impact you’ve made in previous positions. You can do this by noting how much money you have saved an organization, how many new hires you’ve trained, or the percentage of time you were able to successfully resolve a customer’s issue.

Finally, make sure to use action verbs when describing your job responsibilities. Words like “achieved,” “created,” “improved,” and “developed” help you come across as confident and clarify your role and contributions.

Remember that while most resume articles encourage you to keep your document to one page, this isn’t the case for a government resume. (1) It isn’t unusual for federal resumes to be much longer than standard corporate resumes, so don’t feel you have to leave out critical details, especially if they help you showcase your qualifications.

An effective federal resume is all about standing out while maintaining the standard

As you are creating your federal resume, it’s important to:

Know the key sections to include, such as your header, professional summary, education details, certifications and licenses, skills, and hobbies
Pay attention to special details required for each section, such as job announcement numbers, salary information, and previous supervisor names
Stick to relevant details to keep the resume focused on the specific job
Use keywords, quantitative data, and action verbs to strengthen your resume and tailor it to the job description

If you’re not sure how to build your federal resume from the ground up, Jobseeker can help. We have many resume articles, guides, examples, and even cover letter templates to help you craft a standout application. Use our resources to start creating your best federal resume today.

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12 Best Federal Resume Writing Services (2024)

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If you are looking for a job in the federal government, you know how complex federal resumes are and how defined the application process is.

Federal government resumes and USAJOBS resumes have very specific formatting rules and requirements .

Federal jobs postings have different requirements for what type of resume you can submit: upload your own resume, create a resume with their federal resume builder, or both.

The resume builder is a handy tool, but it’s still up to you to write the words that go into the builder to create a great resume.

Either way, you need the best possible content for your federal resume.

If you need help with your federal resume, the top federal resume writers in this article can craft a compelling professional resume for you.

Best Federal Resume Writers

Best resume services for federal government employees.

How We Choose Winners

Each of the federal resume services below was reviewed by a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) taking into consideration the following:

The cost of the service compared to other federal resume writers.

The speed at which the resume is completed.

Overall experience, awards, and certifications.

The design, style, and overall look of the resume.

Guarantees, number of edits, and reviews.

This list was hand-curated to serve all federal professions. These jobs include GS-3 to GS-4, GS-5 to GS-7, GS-8 to GS-12, GS-13 to GS-15, and also Senior Executive Service (SES) 5, 4, 3.

Average Federal Resume Cost

Federal resume writer reviews.

Find My Profession

Find My Profession is much more than a federal resume writing service. They are a global company whose work has been featured on sites like Forbes, Inc., Zety, Fast Company, and more.

Their elite resume writing team has experience in 85+ industries and professions. This allows them to assign you a professional writer based on your unique background and experience. Every resume also includes a 1-on-1 phone consultation with your writer.

They have successfully landed their clients positions at companies like Apple, Amazon, EA, Oracle, GM, Facebook, DoJ, Morgan Stanley, and Tesla just to name a few.

Find My Profession has 650+ 5-star reviews and offers a 60-day interview guarantee. Every resume created is Applicant Tracking System (ATS) compatible and highly customized to meet your specific needs.

You will work one-on-one with an elite and certified resume writer in the United States. Find My Profession commits to working with each client until they are 100% satisfied. Don’t worry about having a limited number of edits or a set amount of time with your writer.

Find My Profession is a virtual company. While they provide services in your area, they don’t have a physical office for in-person visits. You’ll communicate directly with your writer via email and phone calls.

4.9/5 based on 394 Trustpilot reviews 4.9/5 based on 276 Sitejabber reviews 5/5 based on 147 Google reviews 5/5 based on 53 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 8 BBB reviews 5/5 based on 4 Yelp reviews

3 – 5 business days (can expedite to 2 business days)

$395 – $995

(831) 888-0967 or [email protected]

Check out some of our 5-star reviews:

Alex on January 4, 2024

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Michael on December 19, 2023

Exceptional resume

Michelle T on November 10, 2022

Professional Resume

Brigit on October 25, 2023

Highest quality of work

Beh on September 20, 2021

Professional. Experts…

Matt B on July 17, 2023

Excellent Experience

Chad B on May 2, 2022

Wonderful investment

ResumeZest is trusted by professionals from companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, Oracle, GE, Adobe, Uber, and Facebook. Their resume writing team has written resumes for more than 75 industries. A 60-day interview guarantee backs up every resume they write. Each resume is also ATS compliant and keyword-optimized.

ResumeZest is a very well-rounded company. They offer affordable pricing and quick turnaround times. You will work with a high-quality, certified writer and receive excellent customer service. They are also members of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC).

ResumeZest is one of the newer companies on this list. While they do a great job and their writers have many years of experience, the company was only founded in 2020.

4.9/5 based on 113 Trustpilot reviews 4.9/5 based on 83 Google reviews 4.8/5 based on 68 Sitejabber reviews 5/5 based on 12 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 4 Yelp reviews

$279 – $479

(888) 530-4911 or [email protected]

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YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing

YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services was founded in Chicago back in 2009 but relocated to Washington, D.C. in 2012. Since then, YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services has become an expert firm in the federal job marketplace. Since they are located in Washington D.C., it’s helpful that YES works in a hub for federal jobs.

YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services has several different federal resume writing packages that you can choose from. They offer a complete military transition package if you are in the military and hope to switch to a federal level job.

YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services has many different resume writers on their staff. All writers are trained in corporate and federal resumes, so there are no specialists.

4.8/5 based on 271 Google reviews 4.4/5 based on 51 Yelp reviews 5/5 based on 31 Facebook reviews

5 – 8 business days

$875 – $1,075

(202) 740-3032

CareerPro Plus

CareerPro Plus is a Georgia-based career coaching and resume writing service founded in 1986. They are focused on corporate, military, and federal resumes. CareerPro Plus has knowledge in a variety of federal career fields and professions. They have even written a book on federal jobs.

CareerPro Plus has been in business for 30 years making them seasoned veterans in the industry. Perhaps more impressive is the fact that CareerPro Global has served over 65,000 federal clients and developed 5,000+ SES ECQ applications.

We were unable to find many federal resume samples listed on this site. Additionally, prices are not listed transparently anywhere on the site.

4.8/5 based on 47 Facebook reviews 4.7/5 based on 19 Yelp reviews

$995 – $1,995

(800) 471-9201

Resume Your Way

Resume Your Way is a veteran-owned business based in Springfield, Virginia. They have a good understanding of how the federal job market works and will create a resume that will help land you an interview. Resumes Your Way can also help all divisions of military personnel transition from the military to a federal career.

Resume Your Way can compose a variety of federal documents including federal resumes, USAJobs docs, Army Resumix, Navy Resumix, KSAs, SES, and more. The services are also more affordable than others on the list.

Phone consultations are optional. While it is nice to have the option, we are skeptical of any federal resume service that does not need to speak with their client to better understand their career goals.

4.9/5 based on 109 Google reviews 5/5 based on 17 Bark reviews 4.8/5 based on 5 Yelp reviews

3 business days

$399 – $999

(877) 940-2220

Federal Prose

Federal Prose is run by Mary I. Wagoner and her partner Eric Brass. Mary is a Certified Resume Writer and Eric is a Certified Federal Resume Writer and Career Coach. Federal Prose has twenty years of experience helping people enhance their federal career opportunities.

This company will provide you with a free resume critique through its website. Additionally, the services are reasonably priced, especially for high-level GS-15 or SES professionals.

The website is old school and provides very little information. You have to call in order to sign up for the services. Additionally, we were unable to find any reviews for this service online.

5/5 based on 6 Facebook reviews

5 business days

$399.95 – $649.95

(800) 546-4541

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El Paso Professional Resumes

El Paso Professional Resumes is a resume writing service based in El Paso, Texas. Their boutique firm consists of three key individuals: Alexine Garcia, Cristal O’Kuma-Barrera, and Denise Martinez. With a strong federal government presence in El Paso, it makes sense that a service in this city would make the list!

Their team is small and this could be limiting if you are working in a niche line of work. There is no pricing on the site and in order to receive pricing, you must schedule a consultation (they will not tell you on the phone).

4.9/5 based on 65 Google reviews 5/5 based on 10 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 2 Yelp review

9 – 14 business days

(915) 308-6934 or [email protected]

APEX Career Services

APEX Career Services promises to be there whenever you need them. Located in Kansas City, they are open 7 days a week. They accept projects 365 days a year! There is a highly credentialed team of resume writers at APEX. The founder, Nadine Franz, has over 10 years of experience in HR and recruiting.

Resumes are written by Certified Professional Resume Writers (CPRWs). Reviewers attest that their resumes are of exceptional quality. Also, Nadine and her team specializes in federal resume writing.

There were no samples to review on the website. Also, details about individual resume writers are not available. The service does not offer a guarantee.

4.9/5 based on 116 Google reviews 4.6/5 based on 19 BBB reviews 4.5/5 based on 10 Yelp reviews

5 business days (can expedite to the same day)

(866) 333-2739 or [email protected]

Expert Business & Professional Services

Expert Business & Professional Services is located in Plantation Florida and is run by Sandy Spencer. Sandy comes from a background in Human Resources. She also has experience as an Executive Recruiter and Headhunter.

This companies website states that “over 95% of clients get higher response rates; 54% of clients get higher pay or better jobs, and 67% of our business is referrals.” They also offer a satisfaction guarantee!

There are no resume samples listed on the website. Additionally, this company offers many different resume services and does not seem to have a special focus on just federal resumes.

4.8/5 based on 70 Google reviews 3.8/5 based on 10 Yelp reviews

5 – 10 business days

$499 – $899

(954) 236-9558 or [email protected]

Solutions for the Workplace

Solutions for the Workplace is a certified Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) that specializes in everything from entry-level government to Senior Executive Services (SES) resume writing. Nancy Segal is the proud owner of the company and a recognized leader in federal human resources and job search services.

The founder Nancy is a Certified Federal Resume Writer, Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Master Career Director (MCD). The company has provided thousands of professionally written resumes to satisfied clients.

The website lacks details about the resume services. There are no resume samples on the website. Also, prices for the services are not mentioned on the site.

4.7/5 based on 9 Facebook reviews

10 – 14 days

(847) 866-6675 or [email protected]

Career Marketing Techniques

Career Marketing Techniques, LLC, is run by Diane Hudson. She specializes in federal Senior Executive Service (SES), Executive Core Qualification Statements (ECQs), and Presidential Rank Awards. She trains military officers and GS-14/15s to write SES/federal applications. Diane is co-author of ‘The New SES Application’ and her work is published in 60+ publications.

As a federal expert, Diane works one-on-one with her clients to customize each resume package. Diane provides onsite and virtual training in federal resumes and applications including SES/ECQs. She specializes in training and coaching senior-level personnel including federal interview coaching.

There is no option to buy resume services directly from the website. The turnaround time for federal resumes has not been mentioned. There are no federal resume samples for you to review on the website.

$545 – $1195+

Contact form available on the website

JobStars USA

JobStars USA was created in 2013 by Doug Levin, a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). He offers career advancement services including resume writing, career coaching, LinkedIn optimization, and more. The federal resume writing service is available for entry through executive level professionals.

You get unlimited revisions to your federal resume for a period of 30 days to ensure complete satisfaction with the final documents. The JobStars website provides you an avenue to search for open jobs via keywords, location, and employment type/duration.

They do not offer rush delivery services for those who want their federal resume written in less than 7 days. Also, they do not focus on writing federal resumes. Rather, it is just one of the many services they provide.

5/5 based on 11 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 9 Google reviews 4.9/5 based on 8 Yelp reviews

7 business days

$695 – $1,450

(888) 307-0010 or [email protected]

Previous Years Winners

Resume writing winners (2023).

Find My Profession, ResumeZest, YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing, CareerPro Plus, Resume Your Way, Federal Prose, El Paso Professional Resumes, APEX Career Services, Expert Business & Professional Services, Solutions for the Workplace, Career Marketing Techniques, JobStars USA

Resume Writing Winners (2022)

Find My Profession, YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing, CareerPro Plus, Resume Your Way, Federal Prose, El Paso Professional Resumes, APEX Career Services, Expert Business & Professional Services, Solutions for the Workplace, Career Marketing Techniques, JobStars USA

Resume Writing Winners (2021)

Find My Profession, Your Edge for Success, YES, CareerPro Plus, Resumes Your Way, Federal Prose, El Paso Professional Resumes, Expert Business & Professional Services

Free Help for Your Federal Resume

If you don’t want to pay for professional resume writing services, we have some resources for you to check out.

These resources require you to do the work of course.

But they’re free.

USAJOBS.gov is a user-friendly source of information. You’re already on the site searching for federal jobs. Use their search bar to easily find what you need.
In addition to the example above, we have samples of federal resumes on our website. Use these as a template to write your own resume.
The SEC also provides a basic federal resume template on their website.
If you are looking for your first federal job, check out this article on federal job search tips .

Key Takeaways

If you are applying for a federal job, it’s important to have a resume that meets the requirements of the federal government and showcases your qualifications effectively.

Turning to a professional resume writing service that specializes in federal resumes can help you navigate the complex process and increase your chances of getting hired.

Be sure to choose a service that has experience with federal applications, offers personalized attention, and provides guarantees for the quality of their work.

Find My Profession offers professional federal resume writing services that are tailored to the specific needs of government job applicants. Their team of expert writers has extensive knowledge of the federal hiring process and can help you create a high-quality federal resume that highlights your skills and qualifications.

With the right support, you can make your federal job search a success!

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Government Resume Samples

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Government resume samples for state and local government jobs. Public sector resumes for positions in city, county, and state governments.

There are many styles and formats that exist for a government resume. You should select the style and format that fits the position you are applying for.

County Attorney resume sample for state and local government job opportunities. Find County Attorney jobs at GovtJobs.com.

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How To Use the Federal Resume Format [Template + Examples]

3 key takeaways

If you’re applying for a job with the federal government, you need to use the federal resume format.
A federal resume is similar to a traditional resume, but is longer and offers more detail about your experience and work history.
Teal’s AI Resume Builder can help you write a polished, metric-driven federal resume that impresses potential employers.

If you’re applying for a government job, you’ll need a federal resume.

The good news is that federal resumes have a lot of overlap with traditional resumes. However, they dig even deeper into your skills and experience, qualifications, work experience. They also include information only applicable for federal jobs.

That information carries a lot of weight. For many federal jobs, there are specific legal reasons why an employer can only consider candidates who meet all of the stated requirements. And if that weren’t enough pressure, it can also impact your pay scale. So needless to say, it’s crucial to present your qualifications effectively.

This guide digs into how to create a resume that stands out for that federal position, including:

Breaking down the federal resume format
Key components of a federal resume
5 tips for writing a federal resume
How to write a federal resume

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Understanding the federal resume format

Before you get into the details of your education, skills, and accomplishments, it helps to get a general understanding of what federal resumes are, when you need to use them, and what makes them different from other resume formats.

What is a federal resume?

A federal resume is a specific type of resume used to apply for a federal position—whether the role is with the government or another federal agency.

While a typical resume is a marketing tool aimed at helping you impress a recruiter and land an interview, a federal resume is more than a highlight reel or employment summary. It’s a crucial part of the vetting and evaluation process for federal jobs.

Federal positions often have more strict and rigid requirements than private sector jobs. The hiring manager will use your resume along with the supporting documents submited to determine whether you have the experience required to fill the open position. This could include transcripts, performance evaluations, self-assessments, military service paperwork, and more.

Who needs a federal resume?

You need a federal resume when applying for a job with the federal government, whether it’s with an intelligence agency like the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or another government department.

The easiest way to tell if you need a federal resume is to look where the job announcement is posted. If it’s posted on any of the following sites, you need to apply with a federal resume:

USAJOBS.gov
governmentjobs.com
Any government agency website

What makes a federal resume different?

You’ll recognize a lot of the aspects of a federal resume. What separates it from a more typical resume is the depth.

A federal resume will provide more context and information about your skills and experience, particularly within each position description. For that reason, it’s often longer than a typical resume that fits on one or two pages.

Federal resumes vs private sector resumes

Here’s a quick look at the key differences between a federal resume and a civilian or private sector resume:

comparison of federal resume vs private sector resume

Both approaches default to the reverse-chronological resume format , where your previous positions are listed with the most recent at the top. However, there’s flexibility to adjust to a functional resume or a combination resume format in terms of ordering sections, if that feels like the better fit.

Not sure whether to use a functional or chronological format? This post on functional vs. chronological resumes can help you make your decision. To understand when to use which resume format, check out this guide on the best resume format to have .

What are the key components of a federal resume?

Your federal resume will have all of the standard resume sections you’re accustomed too, albeit with more information and detail included. If you’re completely new to resume writing, review this beginner’s guide on how to make a resume to get the lay of the land first.

A federal resume includes the following sections:

Resume header

Professional summary

Work experience

You can also add additional sections for other relevant information, such as military experience, volunteer work, or other qualifications pertinent to the role. Here’s a closer look at each of the above sections and how to make the most of them.

Your header goes directly at the top of your resume and includes basic information such as your:

Contact information (email address and phone number)
Location or preferred location (if willing to relocate)
LinkedIn profile

You’ll need all of that on your federal resume. However, depending on the specific federal job, you might also need to include other details such as:

Availability: The job type you’re looking for (permanent, temporary, etc.) as well as your desired work schedule (full-time, part-time, shift work, etc.)
Citizenship: Your country of citizenship (this is especially important if outside the US)
General Schedule (GS) grade: Level used by the federal government to rank your qualifications and compensation for the position, so always include it if you have one
Job description: Most federal jobs require you to include the job announcement number, title, series, grade, and any other important information related to the job.
Security clearance: Required for some government jobs that work with sensitive information, so include this information if applicable
Veteran status: Indicates whether or not you’re a military veteran

Federal resume header example

Jane M. Doe

[email protected] | 123-456-7890 | linkedin.com/in/janedoe/ | Washington, D.C.

Position: Cybersecurity Analyst, Department of Homeland Security

Announcement: DHS-CYBER-2024-0017, GS 2210-13

Availability: Permanent, full-time work

Citizenship: United States

GS Grade: GS-13

Veteran Status: 5-point preference

Your professional summary (often called your resume summary ) goes directly below your header and is a concise overview of your relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and special accomplishments.

Your summary should call attention to the qualifications that present you as the best applicant for the job. On a federal resume, that usually takes shape as an introductory paragraph of two to four sentences followed by a bulleted list of your related abilities and achievements.

Remember that hiring managers use federal resumes as vetting tools, so your summary is less about highlighting what you’re most proud of and more about highlighting what's most relevant.

Struggling to come up with your own? Teal’s Resume Summary Generator pulls keywords, technical skills, soft skills, and other important language from the job description and combines it with details from your work history and experience to create a tailored resume summary statement.

Federal resume summary example

Highly skilled and results-driven Cybersecurity Analyst with over 10 years of experience in the field of information security. Adept at protecting sensitive data and systems by identifying and mitigating cyber threats through advanced security measures. Proven track record of enhancing cybersecurity posture and effectively managing incident response efforts. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Incident Response Lead: Spearheaded the incident response team that successfully mitigated a major cyber attack on a federal agency, resulting in zero data loss and saving the agency an estimated $2 million in potential damages.
Security Assessment Expertise: Conducted over 50 comprehensive security assessments for various government agencies, identifying critical vulnerabilities and providing actionable recommendations that led to a 40% improvement in overall security metrics.
Cybersecurity Training Program: Developed and implemented a cybersecurity awareness training program for over 1,000 employees, which resulted in a 60% reduction in phishing attack success rates and significantly enhanced the organization's security culture.

Your work history takes up a large portion of your resume. You’ll list your different positions in reverse-chronological order, with your most recent or current position at the top. You’ll include the basic details that go on any resume, like your job title, employer name, employer location, and the dates you worked in that position.

However, your federal resume will include additional information that’s only relevant to federal positions:

Hours worked per week
Grade or rank level
Salary or compensation
Supervisor name, contact information, and whether they can be contacted

You may not need all of that—it depends on the specifics of the job and your experience. Underneath those basics, you’ll go into detail about your job duties. While you need to explain what you did, you also need to highlight why that work mattered by quantifying your bullet points and accomplishments.

Remember to keep relevance in mind as well. Take another look at the job description to make note of the responsibilities so you can describe your own experiences in a way that connects directly to those duties.

Federal resume work experience example

Cybersecurity Analyst | January 2020 - June 2023

Department of Homeland Security | Washington, D.C.

Led the incident response team in handling over 200 cybersecurity incidents annually, reducing average resolution time by 30% through efficient processes and strategic planning.
Implemented advanced security measures, including multi-factor authentication and encryption protocols, resulting in a 50% decrease in unauthorized access incidents.
Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on critical systems, identifying and remediating over 300 high-risk vulnerabilities, thereby enhancing system security by 45%.
Collaborated with other federal agencies and private sector partners to share intelligence and best practices, improving threat detection and response capabilities across the board by 25%.
Developed and delivered cybersecurity training programs for 1,500+ employees, leading to a 60% reduction in phishing attack success rates and improved overall cybersecurity awareness.
Ensured compliance with federal cybersecurity regulations and standards, including Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines, achieving a 100% compliance rate during annual audits.
Led a team in the successful migration of sensitive data to a secure cloud environment, enhancing data protection and reducing the risk of data breaches by 35%.

Writing your own metric-driven achievements can be tough, but Teal’s AI Resume Builder can help. Click to add an achievement to your resume and then select the “Write with AI” button. Teal will automatically generate three bullet point options for you to edit and add to your own resume.

Your skills section is where you’ll provide a list of your most relevant and impressive skills to your federal resume. While your abilities should shine through in your summary and work history, this section is an easy spot to tailor to the job description and swap in skills that show you have the knowledge and experience required for that position.

Aim to include a mix of technical skills (like expertise with specific programs) as well as soft skills (like teamwork and leadership activities) to give the hiring manager a well-rounded understanding of what you bring to that position.

Federal resume skills example

Cybersecurity Incident Response
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Advanced Threat Detection & Mitigation
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Compliance with Federal Regulations (FISMA, NIST)
Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Programs
Analysis & Problem-Solving
Communication & Presentation
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Strategic Planning & Project Management

Federal resume education

Your education section is similar to what you’d include on a traditional, private sector resume. You’ll list your degrees, the school you attended, and the date you obtained them. You should also include relevant certifications, designations, or specialized training in this section, especially if they’re mentioned in the job description.

If you want to go beyond the basics, you can add your GPA, relevant coursework, special honors, or important presentations, projects, and papers to this section. However, those aren’t required.

Federal resume education example

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Graduated: May 2012

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Graduated: May 2010

Certifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
CompTIA Security+
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

The above are the must-have sections to include on your federal resume. However, it’s not a rigid mold. You can add sections and information for your professional organizations, volunteer experiences, special projects, relevant awards and achievements, and any other qualifications that relate to the position.

Federal resume format template

[email protected] | 123-456-7890 | linkedin.com/in/firstnamelastname/ | [City, State]

Position: [Current title]

Announcement: [job announcement number]

Availability: [Full-time, part-time, etc)

Citizenship: [Country]

GS Grade: [General schedule grade]

Veteran Status: [If a veteran, give your status]

Professional Summary

[Summary paragraph]

[Bullet point achievement 1]
[Bullet point achievement 2]
[Bullet point achievement 3]

[Past role 1]

[Past role 2]

[Past role 3]

[University]

[City, State]

[Graduation date]

Certification 1
Certification 2
Certification 3

5 must-know tips for writing a federal resume

Like any other resume, crafting a resume that’s suitable for federal job openings takes some time and finesse. Here are a few federal resume tips to keep in mind when you’re writing and reviewing your document.

1. Read the directions carefully

Federal job openings often include a lot of information about both the job and the application process. Review those closely so your resume and application materials check every box.

2. Lean on existing resources

Federal resumes can seem intimidating, but the government and other organizations offer plenty of resources to guide you. For example, check out:

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4. Remember relevance

Employers don’t just want to know your previous responsibilities and accomplishments—they want to know how they’ve made you uniquely prepared to address the duties of that specific job.

So, don’t get so wrapped up in the logistics of writing a federal resume that you forget the importance of relevance. Use the job description as your guide as you look back at your career and decide what information to include.

5. Use a federal format

Consider this your golden rule: If you’re applying for a federal job, you need to use a federal resume format. Don’t create a traditional resume and expect the hiring manager to process and translate that information into the format they need. They won’t take the time to do so.

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What is the federal resume template format.

A federal resume template includes a detailed header with your contact information, citizenship, and job details, a professional summary, work experience with specific details like hours worked per week and supervisor contact information, skills, and education. It may also include additional sections for military experience, volunteer work, and relevant certifications. Each section is more detailed than a typical resume to meet federal job requirements.

What is the best format for a federal resume?

The best format for a federal resume is a detailed, reverse-chronological structure that includes a comprehensive header, professional summary, work experience, skills, and education sections. This format ensures all necessary information is presented clearly and comprehensively. It helps meet the specific requirements of federal job applications.

How far back should you go on a federal resume?

A federal resume should typically go back at least 10 years in your work history. Include relevant experience beyond 10 years if it directly applies to the job you're seeking. The aim is to provide a complete and detailed account of your work history, emphasizing relevant qualifications as some government employers can only consider candidates that meet 100 percent of the stated requirements.

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For a variety of jobs, federal agencies have been removing college degree requirements in favor of experience. Turns out, state government is way ahead on this matter, according to researchers at Brookings. To discuss their findings , the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with two of those researchers, Justin Heck and Blair Corcoran de Castillo who are with the organization Opportunity@Work.

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Justin Heck We’re with an organization called Opportunity@Work. And we’re focused on understanding workers who are skilled through alternative routes or STARS, these workers have developed skills in lots of places, whether that’s community college or military experience. And most commonly, on the job experience, STARS make up half of the labor market. And so often they have been overlooked as employers have prioritized skills developed in very specific places like four-year institutions. And so, our organization, our research is focused on helping employers policymakers, and particularly state federal governments recognize the skills that states that startups bring to the labor market. .promo-main{padding: 5px 0; } .promo-inline{text-decoration:none !important;} .promo-inline p{ color:#0093d0; font-weight: 600; } .promo_dash{ border-bottom: 1px solid #d4d4d4; vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 3px; margin-right: 10px; display: inline; } Download our Insider’s Guide where we provide information, insights and advice you need to better understand and use AWS Marketplace to address your cybersecurity needs, sponsored by Carahsoft. Tom Temin Sure and I guess the college degree requirement must have grown up over the decades, simply because of the risk averse nature of governmental institutions. Is that fair to say? Blair? Blair Corcoran de Castillo I would say so I think there’s probably a mix of reasons, you know, the professionalization of public service roles, civil service requirements, but also just the introduction of online, you know, job applications, and just the fact that folks get inundated now with applications. And so what we found is that this wasn’t like by grand design, it was kind of as a result of, of myriad of things. And so, it’s resulted in where we are today to have an opportunity that weren’t there years ago. Tom Temin There’s a little bit of irony in this because for decades, as well, people have been complaining about the KSA essays that were in federal applications, skills, knowledge abilities, if I got that in the right order, skills, knowledge and abilities, is what we’re talking about. Blair Corcoran de Castillo Ultimately i t absolutely is. I think, sometimes though, in building out those cases folks have focused on proxies, as opposed to skills themselves. And so, what we’re trying to do is support federal, state and local governments in getting clear on what the skills are that are needed, regardless of where folks have built them, and what are ways to assess for those skills during the hiring process. Tom Temin All right, so you have written that there are some activities in this whole STARS area at the state level, tell us some of the highlights you’ve seen there. Blair Corcoran de Castillo So we’ve seen over 21 states make a commitment to removing degree requirements, we’ve kind of seen this in a couple of different ways. One chunk of those executive orders and legislation have been focused on immediately removing degree requirements. So, Maryland removed 50% of degree requirements, Pennsylvania 90%, another chunk of those have focused on doing reviews. So, a lot of states already have requirements where you can’t discriminate based on or you can’t assess solely on education. But that has become prioritized. So, they’ve required reports to see where degrees are required versus not. So, they can review their minimum qualifications. And finally, places like Colorado have done executive orders to transition their entire hiring system for the state to a one that’s based on skill solely. And so that’s what we’re seeing writ large. And it’s an exciting time. Because we’ve also got 25 states, I think 24 states in one territory that are a part of a National Governors Association skills in the state’s community of practice, where they’re working together to try to figure out how to take these actions, these policy actions implement them to create real change in their communities. Tom Temin Are there particular areas where this is effective, this idea of the STARS, abilities that come in through work and experience because say, in civil engineering, you probably need a degree program to be able to evaluate bids for a bridge, is that garter big enough? And you know, that can be a disaster. Whereas in something like cybersecurity people can acquire that skill with some certifications and some courses and a couple of years and be pretty good at it. Justin Heck That’s exactly right. Tom, I think one of the things that we really try to emphasize college, it’s a fantastic way of developing skills and for workers to experience mobility. It just can’t be the only way. Right. And so, there are roles that we’re seeing a lot of opportunity and progress in, specifically in regard to administrative roles, some financial roles, HR positions, and to your point, a lot of it in software related roles. We’ve found that the private sector in particular, is really thoughtful about skills when it comes to software development, right? There’s this sense that if you have the skills to do the work, do the work. And we found that state governments lagged a little bit behind in terms of recognizing accepting those skills. And we’ve seen really exciting progress specifically in the last 12 months to see degree requirements coming off of jobs and opportunities opening up. .promo-main{padding: 5px 0; } .promo-inline{text-decoration:none !important;} .promo-inline p{ color:#0093d0; font-weight: 600; } .promo_dash{ border-bottom: 1px solid #d4d4d4; vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 3px; margin-right: 10px; display: inline; } Read more: Workforce Tom Temin We’re speaking with Justin Heck, he’s Research Director and Blair Corcoran de Castillo, a senior director at the nonprofit opportunity at work in their stars project. Yeah, so a lot of it does see seem to center around information technology. I mean, I just have interviewed some of the service to America medalists, you know finalists for this year, and more than one of them has had an expertise that they got collegiately. One, for example, was a doctorate in mining engineering. But in so doing the work, they also develop software programs, but they weren’t professional programmers, yet that software has been promulgated and used widely throughout various industries. So, there’s almost a hybrid approach is always going to be needed, isn’t it? Blair? Blair Corcoran de Castillo Absolutely. What we’ve seen is that the places where folks build a lot of their skills is on the job. So as much as training programs are absolutely needed. I think that more and more public and private sector entities are recognizing the skills that have been on the job and are thinking about other ways to support folks in building the skills that they need for their jobs, once they’re in those positions. Tom Temin And is there anything federal agencies might be able to learn from state agencies or state organizations, in terms of how you set up a, I guess you’d say, programmatic approach to changing your job standards, because you always have to have that accountability and oversight function for any change that profound. Blair Corcoran de Castillo I think there are a lot of places where they can learn from each other, they start taking a purchase that makes sense based on their economies and demand, you know, what they have high need high vacancies, the federal government’s doing the same. So, they have similar challenges, but they also have different ones. And so, what we’re seeing is that there are different given the scope and scale their different approaches being taken. So one place where states could learn from the federal government is related to more shared certifications, or shared hiring pools, because one of the biggest challenges we hear in states is that it’s great, they’re moving to skills, but they’re getting inundated with applications, the federal government has already been implementing practices to show how they could do that. On the flip side, I will say that states are being really creative and thinking about assessments really broadly, and what that means for the civil service. And so, I think that’s a place where the federal government be able to learn from states. Tom Temin And what are some of the best practices for being able to reassure the agency oneself that the skills that the people describe really are possessed by those people, because if someone has a law degree, say, from Yale, but you can pretty much presume that they know something about the law, if they’re self-taught as a programmer, how do you know they can really program in the language you want or something like that? Blair Corcoran de Castillo That’s what’s exciting. I think a lot of public sector entities are trying multi hurdle, hiring processes or advancement processes by looking at their own folks. And so, they’re looking at both how people are performing within their jobs. So looking at the probationary period, and using that as part of the hiring process is the last part to see how does this person actually work in the job, but before that, they’re doing behavioral roleplay, etc., to try to get a sense for what this means in practice, because I think what Justin and I have realized is that interviewing is a skill. And some of us are really good at it. Some of us are not, but some of us are really good at a job, you know, and there are other ways for folks to assess that. So that’s what we’re saying. They’re trying to do more work-based roleplay and assessments that actually are more like what the job will be to better understand whether there’ll be successful in the role. Tom Temin And that sounds like good practice for whatever the source of qualification is, even if a degree. .promo-main{padding: 5px 0; } .promo-inline{text-decoration:none !important;} .promo-inline p{ color:#0093d0; font-weight: 600; } .promo_dash{ border-bottom: 1px solid #d4d4d4; vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 3px; margin-right: 10px; display: inline; } Want to stay up to date with the latest federal news and information from all your devices? Download the revamped Federal News Network app Blair Corcoran de Castillo Absolutely I think Justin and I would argue that if you’re going to be moving to skills-based hiring, it should be regardless of how people built their build their skills. This is for non-degree and degree candidate. Tom Temin The reality is this didn’t get invented yesterday at the federal or state level, though, did it? That’s exactly right. Justin Heck I think for a long-time employers, government, employers, private sector, employers have cared about skills, right. They want to be able to identify them and activate them. And the reality is that a vast number of stars are already successfully working in state governments in the federal government today, and often there, we find that employers say like, Oh, of course, Kevin, or Sue or Denisa like they’re great workers. We know that of course, because we’ve seen them do the job. And we found that employers find that observing a star in the job recognizing where they develop their skills is a really useful way of opening the door for other stars right having that test example of Oh, of course, so and so can do the job and there are millions more workers like this person that I know.

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It can be helpful to think about a federal resume like an academic CV, an overview of your whole career. Also, these are long documents. This is not the place for a 1-2 page resume. When I applied, my resume was 7 pages long; after 5 years at 18F, it's close to 15 pages. Below are excerpts from my federal resume, along with details and notes ...
Writing a Federal Resume • Go Government
A federal resume will ask your citizenship status and most, but not all, positions require you to be a U.S. citizen. You're also asked if you've worked for the federal government before and if you qualify for veterans preference —that is, you've served on active duty in the Armed Forces. Your resume should list all the relevant jobs you ...
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To build a resume in USAJOBS: Sign into USAJOBS. Go to your Documents. Make sure you're in the Resumes section and select the Upload or build resume button. Click Build resume. Name your new resume and click Next. Click Add Work Experience, enter the required information and click Save Work Experience. To add additional work experience repeat ...
Quick Guide to Preparing a Resume For Federal Government Positions
It is extremely important that you carefully read application instructions and include all required information. Below is an example of a resume for Federal employment: (1st Element: The introductory paragraph - Must be specific and highly detailed for each job series and position you're applying to. You need to outline all the specific skills ...
How To Build a Federal Resume (With Template)
1. Gather the required information. Additional information is required when writing a federal resume. It also requires particular formatting and should include the sections listed below: Job information: This includes the announcement number, title, series and grade of the job in which you apply. Personal information: This includes your full ...
Federal Resume Tips
Education and work experience that is indirectly related can be excluded if the resume begins to grow too long. Be concise and keep paragraphs short. To make your resume easier to read, add a brief, relevant heading to paragraphs to maximize readability. Use bullets to describe your experiences and accomplishments.
Federal Resumes
Federal resumes and KSAs provide selecting officials their first impression of the applicant through their application and federal resume composition, format, and content. I personally reviewed and rated thousands of federal resumes during my career. Resumes and KSAs that are tailored to the job announcement receive higher ratings.. Your application makes a lasting impression on the selecting ...
How To Create a Resume for a State and Local Government Job
So, if you need help with your resume, here is how Resumist works: Choose a simple layout that is perfect for the state or local government position you are applying for. Fill it up with pre-written phrases tailored to your state or local government job choice. Select a template endorsed by highly regarded recruiters.
PDF Federal Resume Guide
FEDERAL RESUME GUIDEInstructions: Please read this guide before submitting your resume and be sure that you include all necessary informat. n for each section. It is imperative that you provide a complete federal resume to be considered for a p. I.SUMMARY STATEMENTProvide three to five brief statements highlighting your most important.
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7 Ways to Upgrade Your Federal Resume
Compare the following two bullet points: "Responsible for creating and updating Excel dashboards and reports". "Created new Excel dashboards and reports used by city officials to analyze spending, resulting in policies that reduced costs by 12%". In the second bullet point, we added specific details that turn a general statement into a ...
Your Federal Resume Guide for Getting a Government Job
Federal resume writing mistakes. Tips for writing a federal resume. Step 3. Federal cover letter advice and tips. To help you get ready for this job hunt, spend just 15 minutes on how to customize your federal cover letter to the keywords per each government position. Step 4. How to Apply for a position on Usajobs.
Federal Resume Example
This section of your government job resume should include all the information that will help the hiring manager identify you, including your name, phone number, and email address. If you have an updated LinkedIn account, feel free to include that as well. ... Jobseeker can help. We have many resume articles, guides, examples, ...
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Government Resume Samples
GovtJobs Government Resume Samples contains templates to get started. Government resume samples for state and local government jobs. Public sector resumes for positions in city, county, and state governments. There are many styles and formats that exist for a government resume. You should select the style and format that fits the position you ...
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Land a job at VA with these federal resume tips - VA News. Preparing one resume to apply for private sector and federal jobs is a common mistake. Learn how to tailor your resume to help you get hired at VA.
GovernmentJobs
This guide describes how to apply for jobs using the Government Jobs website. The process consists of the following: Create a New Account. Login to an Existing Account. Find Jobs. Apply for a Job. Check Application Status. Schedule an Appointment. Delete an Account.
How To Use the Federal Resume Format [Template + Examples]
If you're applying for a government job, you'll need a federal resume. The good news is that federal resumes have a lot of overlap with traditional resumes. However, they dig even deeper into your skills and experience, qualifications, work experience. ... This post on functional vs. chronological resumes can help you make your decision.
Resume Tips
Steps for Writing an Effective Resume. Understand the Job and Organization - Take a look around this site and learn about USACE and the various career fields we offer. Know the Requirements of the Job - Study the job announcements, paying close attention to duties, responsibilities, qualifications, education, and required documents.
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Resumes and CVs
When applying to a job in the U.S., a resume is almost always the preferred document. In many other countries, a resume is known as a CV. However, the term CV refers to a different document in the U.S. In the U.S., CVs are most commonly used in academic environments, such as when applying to graduate school, jobs in academia or research positions.
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In such instances, your network can help put your decision into context and assist you in sorting through the pros and cons of your options. Other career resources. Make your resume searchable: Learn how to create a profile, search jobs, and make your resume searchable [PDF] within the federal government.
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State governments lead the way revising job requirements
For a variety of jobs, federal agencies have been removing college degree requirements in favor of experience. Turns out, state government is way ahead on this matter, according to researchers at Brookings. To discuss their findings, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with two of those researchers, Justin Heck and Blair Corcoran de Castillo.
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