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.
Federal Resumes vs Private Sector Resumes:
Just
wanted to share a few tips I found online from the Department of
Homeland Security on ways to have your resume stick out. Note, this is
not the format to use for a job applying outside of the Federal system.
1- Include the job announcement number, job title and job grade on your resume
2-
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).
3-
When writing your federal resume, be sure to include all relevant
experience. It is common for federal resumes to be longer than average,
so do not cut out important details to try to fit your resume to one to
two pages. A good federal resume should clearly outline your key work,
volunteer experiences, academic accomplishments as well as
extra-curricular activities. It should also highlight the unique skills
that set you apart and make you uniquely qualified for the position.
4-
Current job-related certificates and licenses - Make sure you
understand the licensure and certification requirements for your job
objective.
Overall,
share your value preposition in the resume and use the words found in
the job description you are applying for. You may have a resume per job
application depending on the changes in the posting.
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