2011 Federal Resume Sample Book

Learn the secrets behind creating a great Federal resume in 2011. This 133 page guidebook presents 20 case studies which demonstrate techniques and strategies for effectively marketing the job candidate to Federal hiring managers. The Federal hiring process has changed, and so has the Federal resume. Learn the secrets and get the interview.

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A terrific book on creating successful Federal resumes. This is a thorough and innovative book that presents the secrets of great Federal resumes in a unique format. It clearly demonstrates solid techniques and strategies for effectively marketing the job candidate to Federal hiring managers The book uses 20 actual case histories to demonstrate the art of creating a professionally crafted resume that is designed to get results.

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Table of Contents

THE RULES HAVE CHANGED	8
Goals of this Guide	8
THE GOVERNMENT APPLICATION PROCESS	8
Finding Jobs	8
Vacancy Announcements	9
HOW TO MAKE THE “BEST QUALIFIED” LIST	9
Your Federal Résumé	9
Summary and Objective	10
Add a “30 Second Self Endorsement”	10
Sample “Endorsements”	10
Developing your “30 Second Endorsement”	11
Describing your Work Experience Effectively	12
Boost Your Qualifications	12
Special Projects and Experience	12
USAJOBS Résumé Builder	13
Update your résumé for Each Job Opportunity	13
Security Clearances	13
Credit Check Background	13
Education and Salary	14
Foreign Degrees	14
Weak vs. Strong, YOUR FEDERAL RÉSUMÉ STRATEGY	14
Weak Résumé Example	14
Strong Résumé Example	17
Résumé Word List	21
Action Verbs That Describe Your Functional Skills	21
Skill Verbs That Describe Your Functional Skills	21
Adaptive Skill Words That Describe Your Personal Traits	22
GO THE DISTANCE…	23
Hiring Managers Love Numbers	23
THE INTERVIEW	25
Purpose of a Job Interview	25
Interviewer Styles	25
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW?	27
What to Ask the Interviewer	28
Role Specific Interview Questions Based On Basic Competency Areas	29
1. Experience and Job Skills	29
2. Intelligence	30
3. Maturity and Judgment	30
4. Responsibility	30
5. Relationships	30
6. Resourcefulness	30
7. Work Attitude	31
8. Energy Level	31
9. Leadership	31
10. Adaptability	31
11. Client Focus	31
12. Communication	31
13. Organizational Awareness	32
14. Problem Solving and Judgment	32
15. Results Orientation	32
16. Teamwork	32
17. Developing Others	32
18. Innovation	33
19. Impact and Influence	33
20. Leadership	33
21. Relationship Building	33
22. Resource Management	33
23. Self-Management	34
24. Strategic Thinking	34
SAMPLE RÉSUMÉS	35
POSITION TITLE: Administrative Technician GS - 303	36
POSITION TITLE: Administrative Support Assistant (OA) GS- 303	40
POSITION TITLE: Aircraft Mechanic WG-8852	46
POSITION TITLE: Auditor GS-0511	50
POSITION TITLE: Contract Specialist GS-1102	60
POSITION TITLE: Contract Specialist GS-1102	65
POSITION TITLE: Criminal Investigator, GS-1811	72
POSITION TITLE: Criminal Investigator, GS-1811	76
POSITION TITLE: Chief Information Officer, GS 2210	81
POSITION TITLE: IT Specialist (SysAdmin) GS-2210	86
POSITION TITLE: IT Specialist (Internet), GS-2210	89
POSITION TITLE: IT Specialist (Internet), GS-2210	93
POSITION TITLE: IT Specialist (Project Mgr) GS-2210	99
POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) GS-0620	104
POSITION TITLE: Register Nurse, GS-0610	108
POSITION TITLE: Paralegal Specialist GS-0950	112
POSITION TITLE: Program Analyst GS-0343	116
POSITION TITLE: Program Analyst - GS-0343	121
POSITION TITLE: Safety & Occupational Health Specialist GS-0018	126
POSITION TITLE: Wildlife Biologist GS-0486	130