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Federal Resume Writing Made Easy: Tips for Success

By Jason KayJan 14, 2025 2:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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These are some tips on how to make a federal resume stand out.

Are AI Resume Writers Any Good For Federal Resumes?

By Jason KaySep 25, 2023 1:40 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Stack of paper resumes identified by the word 'resume' at the top of them with a magnifying glass sitting on top of them

Artificial intelligence resume writing services may be a helpful option in developing a federal resume.

3 Best Federal Resume Writing Services

By Jason KayAug 30, 2022 8:49 AM | Updated: Sep 8, 2023 1:38 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

These are three services that offer federal resume writing assistance.

Creating A Successful Private Sector Resume from Your Federal Resume

By Jason KayJul 6, 2021 3:41 PM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 5:36 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What’s the best way to create a resume for private sector jobs from your federal resume? These are some suggestions.

Top ECQ and SES Mistakes to Avoid

By Jason KayNov 5, 2020 9:17 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Stack of paper resumes identified by the word 'resume' at the top of them with a magnifying glass sitting on top of them

Executive Core Qualifications are an integral part of the Senior Executive Service application. Be sure to avoid these mistakes in crafting your resume.

Follow the Style of this Sample KSA Answer to Rank Highly on Your Job Application

By Jason KayAug 24, 2019 1:32 PM | Updated: Sep 5, 2019 9:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Block letters against a white background that spell 'knowledge', 'skills' and 'abilities' - KSA

Writing good KSAs on a federal job application can be challenging. These are two real world examples to help illustrate techniques.

How to Answer KSA Questions

By Jason KayMar 19, 2018 1:07 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 9:51 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Block letters against a white background that spell 'knowledge', 'skills' and 'abilities' - KSA

It is important for federal job seekers to understand how KSAs fit into the federal hiring process and how to answer them. Here is an overview.

9 Federal Job Search Tips That Actually Work

By Jason KaySep 17, 2017 1:20 PM | Updated: Nov 15, 2017 10:25 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
Businesswoman staring at a wall filled with icons depicting a job search process

With a well-planned approach, applying for a federal job can go more smoothly. These are some tips to help make the process better.

Federal Resumes: Write Your Story – Not Your Resume

By Jason KayFeb 25, 2015 5:17 PM | Updated: Jul 18, 2019 4:47 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Writing resumes for various job openings can be a challenge. The author provides advice for federal employees regarding what content they may wish to include on their federal resumes depending on the positions being sought.

How to Craft an Effective Resume for Federal Government Job Applications

By Jason KaySep 16, 2013 8:29 PM | Updated: Jul 7, 2019 3:58 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The application process for government jobs is extremely competitive. Crafting an effective resume for a government position could be the difference between whether or not you earn the position.

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