How to Write an Effective Federal Resume
To apply for a position with the federal government, you need a resume that highlights the skills, abilities, and assets that qualify you for the federal position you are applying for. Your resume should be in chronological order, featuring your experience from the past 10 years. Unlike a traditional resume, a federal resume may be longer than one page and, in some cases, up to five pages long.
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Include your name, home address, a day-time telephone, an evening telephone number and an email address.
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Include additional personal information under your contact information, such as your social security number, country of citizenship, honorable discharge information from the military, your highest federal civilian grade and eligibility for reinstatement, if applicable.
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Create a section about the job you are applying for, such as the title of the job, the job announcement number, series and grade, all of which are listed in the job advertisement.
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Include a section called "Summary of Experience," that summarizes your career accomplishments. This is a flexible section, so use it to your advantage. Highlight your most relevant traits and skills, including how long you've been working in the field. Use keywords found in the job posting.
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List your professional accomplishments and experience in the next section. Basically a chronological list of all the jobs you've had in the past 10 years, this section requires a lot of information. List each job, including the employer's name in bold type, the employer's address, your title, your dates of employment, your supervisor's name and phone number, your salary and how many hours a week you typically worked at the job. Also include whether or not you give permission to the federal government to contact your former supervisors.
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Add four to eight bullet points under each job listed in the professional accomplishments and experience section. Every point should contain detailed information about the responsibilities and job duties of each position.
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Add a section to list your education chronologically. Include names and address of universities/colleges attended along with the date and title of degree(s) conferred.
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Create a section for your specialized training. Separate from the education section, it basically includes any training received, programs completed or classes taken not resulting in a college degree. List these items in chronological order, and include the affiliated institution or company, hours you completed, the date the program or courses were taken and any other relevant information.
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Include any other sections that may distinguish you from the rest of the federal job applicants. Examples of additional sections include awards, honors, certifications and licenses, presentations, publications or community service. Be sure to list all items in chronological order, and include all relevant information, including dates, locations and specific names. For publications, use the standard MLA format.
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