Title: Federal Resume Guidebook
Description: Since the third edition of this perennial big seller was released in 2003, the federal government has again completely changed the process for applying for federal jobs. This much-needed overall update includes 30 sample resumes and tips for using the most popular online “resume builders,” which is the predominant method of applying for the abundant and well-paying jobs offered by the federal government—and something no other book covers.The new edition includes strategies and samples for using the following online federal resume builders: •	USAJOBS/Office of Personnel Management•	Army CPOL (Civilian Personnel On-Line)•	Navy DONHR CHART (Civilian Hiring and Recruitment Tool)•	Air Force CPOC (Civilian Personnel Operations Center)•	Department of Defense OSD•	QUICKHIRE•	Avue Central•	Various federal agenciesKey Features •	More than 30 sample resumes in actual online builder formats•	Tricks for maximizing your resume presentation in a rigid builder format•	Hot tips for writing KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities statements)•	Step-by-step information on how to apply for federal jobs•	New tips on security clearance requirementsWorking Table of Contents Part 1: Writing a USAJOBS Resume and Other Electronic Federal ResumesChapter 1: What Is a USAJOBS and Electronic Federal Resume?Chapter 2: Work Experience: The Most Important Section of Your ResumeChapter 3: Education and Related TrainingChapter 4: Additional InformationChapter 5: Focusing Strategies: Top Skills and Specialized QualificationsChapter 6: Keywords for 10 Occupational SeriesPart 2: Plain Language and Value-Added LessonsChapter 7: Plain-Language Writing Lessons: Writing WellChapter 8: Federal Agency Core CompetenciesPart 3: Questions, KSAs, and Essays in the ResumeChapter 9: New Essay Writing: The KSA WayChapter 10: Questions and Self-Assessment AnswersPart 4: Navigating USAJOBS Announcements: Analysis StrategiesChapter 11: Vacancy Announcement Analysis TechniquesChapter 12: Applying for a Federal Job: Resume BuildersPart 5: Special Insight for Targeting Occupational SeriesChapter 13: Science, Medicine, and Health Policy: Converting a Curriculum Vitae into a Federal ResumeChapter 14: Information TechnologyChapter 15: Contract Specialist, Purchasing Agent, and Business AnalystChapter 16: Administrative Assistant and SecretarialChapter 17: Management and Program Analyst PositionsChapter 18: Human Resources Management PositionsPart 6: Special Federal Job Seeker Strategies: Executives, Military, and Wage Grade TransitionsChapter 19: Senior Executive Service, Executive Core QualificationsChapter 20: Military to Federal Resume ConversionsChapter 21: Wage-Grade to General Schedule (GS) TransitionsPart 7: Survival and Career Strategies for PromotionChapter 22: Strategies for Moving Up in GovernmentChapter 23: Behavior-Based Interview Preparation
Subjects: Careers, Nonfiction