How to Write Bullets on a Resume for a Government Job
Government jobs require more detailed information than a standard resume typically contains. Resumes for government positions must include a comprehensive summary of your work experience, salary history and references from supervisors at previous jobs. Because your government resume will likely be several pages long, write bulleted items to emphasize and organize your key points.
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Instructions
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Write a list of keywords associated with the government job for which you are applying. According to USAJobs, including just one keyword can have "tremendous power" in garnering attention for your resume from a potential employer. Use these keywords in your bullet points.
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Read through your summary of experience and locate the places in which you list your qualifications or career facts. Click the bullet point list button in your word processing program to list these qualifications with bullets. Use this sparingly to feature the most important information. Your summary should be in essay style with complete sentences and paragraphs accompanied by one or two bulleted lists.
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Select the job duties and responsibilities you listed under each job in your "Work Experience" section and click the bullet point list button. Do not use bullets for job titles, company names or dates.
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Tips & Warnings
When in doubt about what information to write with bullets, ask yourself if that information is a "selling point" that demonstrates you are the best candidate for the government job you seek.
