It is critical at all levels to have a flawless, polished application. Check for misspelled words, margin overruns, sloppy corrections and omitted items. Supervisors take note of such things because subordinates' careless mistakes reflect poorly on them. Be personal, Federal job applications don't have to be dry-bones recitations of your employment history and skills. Many candidates have the experience and skills to do a job.
More human factors can cause one person to be selected over another.
In your job descriptions, focus on what and how you say it. Good writing skills are a necessary part of high-level positions. Your application is often viewed as a sample work product. Please contact our Webmaster if you have any comments. Inc. All rights reserved.