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050 0 0 _aJK 716 .T73 2007
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100 1 _aTroutman, Kathryn K.
245 1 0 _aFederal resume guidebook :
_bstrategies for writing a winning federal electronic resume, KSAs, and essays /
_cKathryn Kraemer Troutman.
250 _a4th ed.
260 _aIndianapolis, IN :
_bJIST Works,
_cc2007.
300 _axiv, 368 p. :
_bill. ;
_c28 cm.
500 _aIncludes index.
505 0 0 _tIndex of sample resumes --
_tForeword --
_tAbout this book --
_tAcknowledgments --
_tAbout the contributors --
_gpt. 1.
_tWriting a USAJOBS resume and other electronic federal resumes --
_gch. 1.
_tWhat is a federal resume? --
_tWhat is a federal resume? --
_tAre you qualified or best qualified? --
_gThe
_tdifference between federal resumes and private-industry resumes --
_tFederal resume formats --
_tFederal resume case studies --
_tSummary --
_gch. 2.
_tWork experience : the most important section of your resume --
_tFederal job seekers write about their experiences in many formats --
_tOPM's Qualifications Standards : understanding the importance of generalized, specialized experience and level of experience --
_tFive ways not to write your experience section - and solutions --
_tFederal resume writing lessons --
_tSummary ---
_gch. 3.
_tEducation and job related training --
_tConsiderations for organizing your educational background --
_tEducation section samples --
_tJob related training section samples --
_tSummary --
_gch. 4.
_tAdditional information --
_tResume sections for additional information --
_tExamples of additional information sections --
_tSummary --
_gch. 5.
_tFocusing strategies : profile statements, top skills, and specialized qualifications --
_tOverview of the four types of focusing sections --
_tFederal resume case studies with additional information focusing sections --
_tSummary --
_gch. 6.
_tKeywords for 12 occupational series : what are your keywords? --
_tHow these keyword lists were selected --
_t12 occupational series analyzed for keywords/skills --
_tSummary --
505 0 0 _gpt. 2. Plain language and value-added lessons --
_gch. 7.
_tPlain-language writing lessons --
_tFirst principle : use plain words to write about what you really do at work --
_tSecond principle : use short sentences --
_tThird principle : Use "I" intelligently --
_tFourth principle : use powerful words --
_tFifth principle : beware of acronyms --
_tSixth principle : No bureaucratese or position description (PD)-style writing --
_tSeventh principle : tell a story or describe a project --
_tEighth principle : be consistent with verb tenses --
_tNinth principle : avoid the passive voice and words to NOT use in your resume --
_tTenth principle : tell the truth and brag a little --
_tSummary --
_gch. 8.
_tResearching the agency's core competencies --
_tWhat are your core competencies and how can you include them in your resume? --
_tUsing core competencies as transferable skills when changing careers --
_tAgency and company competencies --
_tSample resume with core competencies --
_tSummary --
505 0 0 _gpt. 3.
_tQuestions, KSAs, and essays in the resume --
_gch. 9.
_tNew essay writing : the KSA way --
_tWhat is a KSA? --
_tWhat is an essay? --
_tIntroducing three KSA/essay writing styles --
_gAn
_tin-depth look at KSAs and essays --
_tHow to write narrative CCAR KSAs --
_tEssay and KSA samples --
_tSummary --
_gch. 10.
_tQuestions and self-assessment essays --
_tResponding to questions and essays --
_tCase study : TSA supervisory screener --
_tSummary --
_gpt. 4.
_tNavigating USAJOBS and announcement analysis strategies --
_gch. 11.
_tVacancy announcement analysis techniques --
_tStep 1. Find announcements --
_tStep 2. Analyze the vacancy announcement and "how to apply" instructions --
_tSummary --
_gch. 122.
_tApplying for jobs with USAJOBS and other federal resume builders --
_tMaximize your use of the resume builders --
_gThe
_tmost popular federal resume builders and their resume headings --
_tAir Force Civilian Personnel System : using its resume writer program --
_tSummary of resume builder headings --
_tSummary --
505 0 0 _gpt. 5.
_tSpecial insight for targeting occupational series --
_gch. 13.
_tScience, medicine, and health policy : converting a curriculum vitae into a federal resume --
_gThe
_tdifference between a CV and a federal resume --
_tSection-by-section conversion instructions --
_tOther hints for crafting your federal resume --
_tExample federal resume/curriculum vitae --
_tSummary --
_gch. 14.
_tInformation technology resumes --
_tGovernment IT jobs in the 21st century --
_tIT job series : how the federal government has organized --
_tSelecting the right job announcement for you --
_tFrequently asked questions about IT federal resumes --
_tFocusing on your IT career --
_tExample federal resumes for IT positions --
_tSummary --
_gch. 15.
_tContract specialists, purchasing agent, and business analyst resumes --
_gThe
_t"government-to-business" imperative --
_tSkills for contracting experts --
_tOPM's classification standards --
_tNew competencies needed for contract specialist in government --
_tExamples of the types of contracts negotiated and managed --
_tSample contracting =-series resumes --
_tSummary --
_gch. 16.
_tAdministrative assistant and secretarial resumes --
_tPreviewing job postings --
_tClerical/administrative case studies --
_tSummary --
_gch. 17.
_tManagement and program analyst resumes --
_gThe
_tmanagement and program analyst, according to OPM --
_tWhat are the critical skills of a management and program analyst? --
_tFederal employees seeking career change with career ladder management analyst positions --
_tMore hints for writing a management and program analyst resume --
_gA
_tsample management and program analyst resume --
_tSummary --
_gch. 18.
_tHuman resources management resumes --
_tNecessary competencies and skills --
_tApplying for HR jobs --
_tSample HR management resume --
_tSummary --
505 0 0 _gpt. 6.
_tSpecial federal job seeker strategies : SES, military, and wage-grade transitions --
_gch. 19.
_tSenior executive service, executive core qualifications --
_gA
_tprofile of the SES --
_tRequirements for successful applicants : remember the basics --
_tWhat does the SES announcement require? --
_tWriting executive core qualifications --
_gThe
_tanatomy of an ECQ --
_tSample ECQ statements --
_tSummary --
_gch. 20.
_tMilitary to federal resume conversions --
_tTranslating your resume to civilian speak --
_tFocusing your resume --
_tSample resumes --
_tSummary --
_gch. 21.
_tWage-grade to General Schedule (GS) transitions --
_tCase study : ship fitters at Pearl Harbor --
_tStrategies for writing a winning wage-grade resume to compete to keep your job --
_gThe
_tmost desired jobs for former WG, WS, WL, WD, and WN employees --
_tResearching your transferable skills and keywords --
_tTransitioning from a WG career to a GS career --
_tChecklist for writing a wage-grade resume --
_tSample resumix resume for a wage-grade transition --
_gpt. 7.
_tFederal Career management strategies --
_gch. 22.
_tStrategies for moving up --
_tSetting goals makes the difference --
_tSome tips on networking : it is who you know! --
_tKnow your agencies --
_tBeing proactive ; eliminating the "wait-and-see" mentality --
_gThe
_tone-page resume : a networking and self-marketing tool --
_tSummary --
_gch. 23.
_tPreparing for a behavior-based interview --
_tFederal job interview styles --
_tPractice your best success stories for the behavior-based interview --
_tSample competency-based interview questions --
_gA
_tstep-by-step approach to preparing for a behavior-based interview --
_tSummary --
_tEpilogue --
_gappendix.
_tMore sample federal resumes --
_tIndex.
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