Federal Resume Guidebook 4th Edition Strategies for Writing a...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 368 pages
• Published by: JIST Works
• Edition: 4th Edition April 16, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1593574266
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1593574260
• Book Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 1.9 pounds

Product Review
"Clues you in to what is essential for applying and reveals how to present this information to capture attention." -- Paul Krumsiek, Federal Personnel Manager, Department of Justice

"Cutting-edge, totally helpful, and trustworthy guidance! When you want a federal job, you absolutely must consult this book." -- Joyce Lain Kennedy, syndicated careers columnist, Tribune Media Services; author, Resumes for Dummies

"Kathy Troutman is the master of the Federal resume. Follow her advice and you'll have the competitive edge." -- Michael S. Dobson, author, Managing Up! 59 Ways to Build a Career-Advancing Relationship with Your Boss

"No stone is left unturned in Troutman's quest to demystify the federal job application process." -- Katy Saldarini, Book Reviewer, GovExec.com

"Troutman's approach makes it easy to address all the major difficulties of applying to the federal system." -- Cecilia Luna, Spouse Employment Assistance Program Manager, U.S. Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico

Two weeks ago the very bright son of an old friend asked if I could help him get a government job. They, the father and son, figured that with thirty years of covering the federal establishment I would have special insights. That I would know who to see, where to go and what to do when they got there. I told him to get a copy of the Federal Resume Guidebook. There was a time, eons ago, when you went to a federal agency, filled out a form, took a test and maybe, maybe, maybe, heard back and got a job. But that was then and this is now. --Mike Causey, Federal News Radio

When it comes to federal resume writing, there is no one with the depth and quality of information that Kathryn Troutman has. With 30+ years of experience preparing federal resumes, she knows the inside secrets for what it takes to get noticed and get hired! --Wendy S. Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRW, Executive Director - Career Masters Institute

Widely recognized as the indisputable go-to expert on federal resumes, Troutman has updated her classic book by introducing a new outline format that easily morphs into any resume builder - a transformational concept in this usage, but not unlike school assignments calling for you to turn in the title and outline of an assigned paper to avoid wasting time and missing the mark with useless information.

Additionally, Troutman has penned more new chapters in the Federal Resume Guidebook, 4th Edition, including tips on three ways to write KSAs (long, short and list-style), and on mastering the quesionnaires (a new assessment portion on the federal application). Full disclosure: I never write a word about federal resumes without checking with Kathryn Troutman. Which is why I always know what I'm talking about on this highly specialized topic. --Joyce Lain Kennedy, Syndicated Careers Columnist, Tribune Media Services; and Author, Resumes for Dummies, 5th Ed.

Product Description
4th Edition of The Federal Resume Guidebook, Strategies for Writing a Winning Federal Electronic Resume, KSA's and Essays. Almost all federal agencies now require you to use online resume builders to submit your resume. This book shows you how to: Use online resume builders, including USAJOBS, Quick hire, Avue Central and Resumix. Maximize the effectiveness and readability of your online resume. Determine which keywords to use. Write KSA's, ECQ's, Essays, and Short Answers. Get the federal job you want. Includes dozens of samples federal resumes in online resume builders

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Federal Resume Guidebook (Paperback) I bought this after working for the federal government for twenty years! I was looking for a position after the agency I work for within the Department of Defense was BRAC'd. I needed some serious help in the KSA writing department. This book helped me tremendously. I breezed through the KSAs after reading what government managers are looking for in an applicant's KSA. Well worth the money. Oh, and I did get the job!