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Federal Resumes: Write Your Story – Not Your Resume

By Jason KayFeb 25, 2015 5:17 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 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.

The Right Way to Highlight Accomplishments in Your Resume

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMar 29, 2013 8:59 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The author reminds job seekers that when describing their accomplishments, it is important to describe how they have made those accomplishments as well as how the results were achieved. He offers some guidelines for how to best do this.

5 Worst Government Resume Mistakes

By Jason KayMar 21, 2012 8:55 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Avoid these common government resume mistakes and you’ll improve your chances of getting an interview.

Tips to Make Your Government Resume Stand Out

By Jason KayDec 9, 2011 7:03 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Here are a few tips to make sure your government resume looks its best for new job applications.

Creating a Federal Resume in the Post-KSA Era

By Jason KayOct 10, 2011 8:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What’s changed and what hasn’t with regard to writing your federal resume now that KSA’s are (mostly) gone?

Getting into the SES: Do You Have What it Takes?

By Jason KayDec 5, 2009 7:03 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Senior Executive Service (SES) jobs are highly sought after positions in the federal government. What are the requirements necessary to obtain an SES position?

Use the Proper KSA Format To Improve Your Chances of Obtaining the Federal Job You Want

By Jason KayJul 2, 2009 7:34 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The last thing you want to have happen is spending all day on your KSA responses, only to find you submitted them in the wrong format and that they didn’t even get reviewed. Here are suggestion to improve your prospects of obtaining the job you want.

Getting the Most Out of Government Employment

By Jason KayJun 20, 2009 2:36 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Getting the most out of your government career is not unlike any other career; you simply need to know what to do and where to look for any answers you seek.

Writing an Effective SES Resume

By Jason KayAug 24, 2008 1:20 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Writing your Senior Executive Service resume will probably be the trickiest one you have ever written. Here are practical tips that may help you in securing one of the most elite and competitive jobs in the country.

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