Applicants may now submit a standard resume or build one on
USAJobs. Listed below are a few suggestions:
- The USAJOBS Resume Builder allows applicants to create and choose up to five resumes to submit for all agencies.
- The resume should capture what Personnel (Human Resource Specialists) and hiring managers need to know that are outlined in this document (items to include; resume rules).
- The resume allows applicants to tailor their resumes for the specific position of interest.
All applicants must include the following items on their resume:
- Full name, address, phone number, email address and references
- Work experience, both paid and non-paid (volunteer work experience opportunities)
- Training and skills
- Certifications and awards
- Type of education received including:
- Name of the school, city, state, zip and the date they received their degree
- If degree was not completed, total credit hours earned in what academic areas
- Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a nationally recognized Accrediting Agency
Applicants should follow these standard resume rules:
- Study the job announcement
- Prepare your “sales pitch” in your cover letter
- Identify your “major” accomplishments upfront on your resume – in bullets
- Tailor your resume for the position of interest
- Pay attention to “key” words
- Link desired skills to your current and prior work experience
- Emphasize (underline) critical information, programs, major initiatives/projects
- Write concisely, using proper grammar and plain language
- Quantify results you have achieved in your work experience; give examples
- State your “significant” contributions to achieving results, successes, and best practices
- Edit and proofread before submitting your resume
For additional free information on federal careers and advice for government job seekers, visit
Dreamfedjob.com
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