Writing Resumes and Applying for Federal Jobs

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the tools to improve their chances of gaining federal employment by preparing results-oriented resumes and communicating skills that “sell” themselves when applying for Federal jobs.

Learning Objectives »

  • Write a strong federal resume.
  • Build confidence in articulating job accomplishments and reasons for hire.
  • Learn what is required to apply for federal jobs.
  • Practice writing OPM Standards and KSAs.

Course Agenda

Staying Marketable and In Demand

  1. Creating Demand
  2. Staying Marketable
  3. Tracking Career Accomplishments
  4. Turning Frustrations into Motivators
  5. Using LinkedIn to Help You Find a Job

Applying for Federal Jobs

  1. Applying Through USAJOBS
  2. Qualification Standards
  3. Occupational Questionnaire
  4. Federal Resume Requirements
  5. Federal Resume Outline
  6. Tailoring a Resume to the Announcement
  7. Cover Letters
  8. KSAs
  9. Submitting the Application

Interviewing for Federal Jobs

  1. Types of Federal Job Interviews
  2. Preparing for a Federal Job Interview
  3. Interview Questions
  4. Interview Suggestions
  5. Interview Skill Practice
  6. OPM Qualification Standards
  7. Writing KSAs
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Writing Resumes and Applying for Federal Jobs

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the tools to improve their chances of gaining federal employment by preparing results-oriented resumes and communicating skills that “sell” themselves when applying for Federal jobs.

Learning Objectives »

  • Write a strong federal resume.
  • Build confidence in articulating job accomplishments and reasons for hire.
  • Learn what is required to apply for federal jobs.
  • Practice writing OPM Standards and KSAs.

Course Agenda

Staying Marketable and In Demand

  1. Creating Demand
  2. Staying Marketable
  3. Tracking Career Accomplishments
  4. Turning Frustrations into Motivators
  5. Using LinkedIn to Help You Find a Job

Applying for Federal Jobs

  1. Applying Through USAJOBS
  2. Qualification Standards
  3. Occupational Questionnaire
  4. Federal Resume Requirements
  5. Federal Resume Outline
  6. Tailoring a Resume to the Announcement
  7. Cover Letters
  8. KSAs
  9. Submitting the Application

Interviewing for Federal Jobs

  1. Types of Federal Job Interviews
  2. Preparing for a Federal Job Interview
  3. Interview Questions
  4. Interview Suggestions
  5. Interview Skill Practice
  6. OPM Qualification Standards
  7. Writing KSAs