Ten Steps to a Federal Job: How to Land a Job in the Obama Administration
Even experienced job seekers who've been through several rounds of Searching in the private sector are puzzled by the federal experience. A new book by Kathryn Troutman masterfully addresses that issue: Ten Steps to a Federal Job: How to Land a Job in the Obama Administration, 2nd Edition (resume-place.com). It's a marvel in clearly explaining the myriad of federal customs, conventions and requirements. Keywords are extremely important, Troutman says. Seasoned workers attempting the transition to public employment often are shut out because they fail to show how their experience translates from one sector to meeting the requirements of the other. --Joyce Lain Kennedy, Careers Now, Syndicated Columnist, Tribune NewspapersI highly recommend Kathryn Troutman's new book, Ten Steps to a Federal Job, 2nd Edition. Federal job seekers are often overwhelmed and confused by the application process, but Kathryn clearly explains the steps that will result in a successful job search. She covers all grounds, from familiarizing readers with the different types of federal jobs to finding job announcements, creating the perfect resume, and writing KSAs that open doors. The book includes real-life case studies as well as a CD-ROM filled with example resumes, KSAs, and a questionnaire. This is a must-buy book for anyone seeking to land a federal job, written by the authority on federal job searching and resume development. --Kim Isaacs, Monster's Resume Expert and Director of ResumePower.com