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  2. (p. 4)

  3. (p. 8)

  4. (p. 5)

  5. Qualifications (GS Code) • Must be a U.S. citizen • Education • High School Students • Some college • Bachelor/Graduate/Professional degrees • Experience (p. 6)

  6. Cracking the GS Code (p. 6)

  7. (www.usajobs.opm.gov)

  8. ( (p. 11)

  9. (p. 12)

  10. (p. 13)

  11. Levels of review • Human Resources • screen for basic requirements • Specialist or panel of experts • rate application according to additional qualifications • Hiring manager • choose winning candidate (p. 15)

  12. Resume with a Federal Twist • Information in a standard resume • Contact Information • Social Security No. & country of citizenship • Job Facts • Announcement number • Position Title • Grade level • Work Experience • Month & year • Employers name & address • Major duties • Accomplishments • Average number of hours or full/part time • Salary or wage earned • Whether your most recent supervisor can be contacted (p. 15)

  13. Work ExperienceContinued… • Relevant volunteer experience • Language from the vacancy announcement • Spell out acronyms and abbreviations • Education & Training • Name & address of high school • Month/year diploma or GED conferred • Name and addresses of any colleges or universities attended • List degrees received and month/year conferred • Number of credits earned in subjects related to position (p. 16)

  14. Education & Training continued… • If working toward a degree, total number of credits earned and month/year expected to graduate • Specific courses you have taken that relate to the job • Training & certifications • Mention academic awards, honor societies, GPA

  15. Other Qualifications • Relevant skills • Computer Skills • Foreign Language • Professional designations • Qualifications Summary • Focus on qualifications shown in the vacancy announcement • Hiring Preference (p. 17)

  16. Other Options • Optional Application (OF-612) • Paper Form • Loose flexibility • Avoid having to create resume from scratch • Download a copy at www.usajobs.opm.gov/forms • Online Resume Builder • Found on the USAJOBS website

  17. www.usajobs.opm.gov/forms

  18. www.usajobs.opm.gov/forms

  19. Written Statements about your Skills: KSAs • show how you meet specific job requirements. • chance to prove you have the qualifications • always include these statements if an announcement requests them. • Statements are typically one-half page to one page in length, single-spaced • They are usually written in paragraph form (p. 18)

  20. Examples of KSAs • An announcement for a management analyst might ask you to describe your communication skills. • An announcement for an accounting technician might ask about mathematics ability or knowledge of accounting procedures.

  21. Brainstorm • Make a list of possible examples that demonstrate your expertise. • Think over current and past jobs to see if they relate. • Remember to include schoolwork, if you are a student or recent graduate. • Look for accomplishments that illustrate your qualifications. • If the vacancy announcement asks about your knowledge of a subject, jot down any courses, workshops, or on-the-job training that gave you that knowledge. (pp. 19-20)

  22. Choose the Best Examples • Select the strongest examples of your skills. • 3 is typical • Choose examples that show your level of expertise. • Look for your most difficult or responsible work and for work that produced the best results. (p. 20)

  23. Get Specific • Provide details • When and where did it happen? • Was it at your current job? • A past job? At school? • Did it happen once or every day? • Be specific about what you did. • Rather than simply saying that you wrote many papers while in school, for example, consider describing a specific paper, noting its length, degree of complexity, intended audience, and any results it • Don’t just summarize your tasks. Instead, explain why your work was important. • Describe it and what you did to fix it. • Explain the positive changes that resulted from your work. • Did you save money or time? Were your customers happier? • Was a project easier to complete because of what you did? • Specific results make narrative statements more compelling.

  24. Write a draft • One or more paragraphs about each example • Start with most important example • Start draft with one or two opening sentences • “During my 3 years as a customer service representative, I have communicated with the public every day.” • Proofread (p. 21)

  25. Recent graduates • The Federal Government also offers special programs for recent college graduates to help them advance their careers. • Participants usually receive special training and assignments and yearly promotions. • Most of these programs are specific to particular agencies. (p. 16)

  26. Presidential Management Fellows Program • Management fellows receive formal and informal on-the-job training and receive assignments designed to further their career goals. • The fellowship lasts 2 years and is open to people with graduate degrees in any subject. • Start at the GS-9 level of pay and are eligible for the GS-12 level at the end of the program. • Fellows who already have relevant experience can start at higher pay levels. • Fellows must be nominated for the program by their college or university. • Check with your career guidance office for application instructions. • For more information, visit www.pmi.opm.gov or call (202) 606-1800. (p. 16)

  27. Tips for Career Changers • Estimate your GS level • Estimate the level you qualify for based on education • If you a have relevant experience your GS level may be higher • If you have relevant managerial responsibilities or do complex work independently you might qualify for a GS-12 or above • Understand job requirements • Read the job duties • If the work described is only slightly more complex or responsible than work you have done in the past, you might be eligible for the position. (p. 19)

  28. Tips for Career Changers continued… • Be Flexible About Titles • Do not limit yourself to openings with the words manager or supervisor If you want to in the job title • Jobs with widely varying levels of responsibility are often listed under the same title. • Be specific about past experience • Explain past job titles (p. 19)

  29. Senior Executive Service (SES) • For individuals who have substantial experience in high-level leadership positions. • SES positions require you to answer a set of standard questions about your leadership ability. • A review board established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management will certify your qualifications based on your answers and your experience. • For more information, see www.opm.gov/ses or call (202) 606-1800.

  30. Ouhav (p. 25)

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