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Writing a federal government resume

This page provides an overview with examples of how to write a federal government resume, which have content and formatting that differ from most private sector resumes.

How to write a federal resume

Written by , external, Amanda Costello , 18F content designer and gummi bear enthusiast, July 2019. (Revised March 2024)

Writing a US federal resume is hard. When I started writing mine, all I wanted was a solid example. What needs to be included, in what order, and what would it look like with real information. This is that example. ( Law and Order chimes )

It can be helpful to think about a federal resume like an academic CV, an overview of your whole career. Also, these are long documents . This is not the place for a 1-2 page resume. When I applied, my resume was 7 pages long; after 5 years at 18F, it’s close to 15 pages.

Below are excerpts from my federal resume, along with details and notes about how it’s written and formatted. I want more awesome folks from all backgrounds and experiences as colleagues. I don’t want the resume formatting or particulars to be a mystery; it’s already a very challenging piece of writing.

General things to keep in mind:

• Pay particular attention to the Specialized Experience section of a federal job posting. These items must be clearly represented on your resume to show you’ve done the work to be qualified.
• New in 2024! Another tactic that’s been successful for me has been making the job posting’s Specialized Experience the headers for duties and responsibilities. Obviously you can’t do this until you’re looking at a specific job, but it can be a good way to organize your work for readability.
• Throw out your formatting. I used CAPS for headers, italics for mission statements, and bullet points. Expect that the bulk of your formatting will be stripped out. No columns, no fanciness. Just write. Hard.
• Speaking of writing: get your words going, and then get more words. I had to submit two writing samples, and that was where I could show off my content strategy particulars. Remember the job of the resume content: clear, straight lines between the requirements and your experience.

Explicit disclaimer: This resume format is what I chose to use in applying to 18F in the US Federal Government’s General Services Administration. It is not the only acceptable format, but is what worked well for me. I currently work as a content designer at 18F, but put this together on my own time, using no government resources to do so. Using this formatting is not a guarantee of consideration. You still gotta do the work.

Want to chat more about this? Shoot me an email at [email protected]

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Resume formatting

AMANDA COSTELLO 123 Lutefisk Street You Betcha, MN 55555

Mobile: 555-555-5555 Email: [email protected]

Availability: April 1, 2024

Job Type: Permanent, Telework Work Schedule: Full-Time

Desired locations:

United States - MN Remote

WORK EXPERIENCE

Workplace name, Unit name if relevant - City, State, Country

Your job title - MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY - Hours per week: xx

Mission statement(s) of the workplace, or summary of the company’s work on a larger scale.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A paragraph-long description of what the work was overall. Describe your work using a wide scope, leaving the specific details for later.

SPECIFIC TOPIC (e.g. CONTENT STRATEGY)

• Examples are in a bulleted list, each point describing a project or part of a project, or a piece of work that fits the heading, plus matches up with the qualifications/reqs.
• I chose to start each bullet with a past tense verb (Collaborated, Wrote, Managed, Edited), because that’s how I usually write resumes.
• Some of these bullets reference specific things I wrote, and those were included as writing samples with my application.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software you know, tools you use, best practices and methods. This can’t just be a list, but has to have context in your work overview of how and why they were used. Also, please throw Microsoft Word on there because I was once rejected from a job in 2007 because I put “Microsoft Office” and the listing said “Microsoft Word.” Word matching! Seriously!

SELECTED WORK:

• Another bulleted list, this time of URLs related to work I did.
• They had quick little blurbs underneath about what they were, and what I did.
• Photos won’t come through on this resume, so no screenshots or anything.

Work experience example from my 2018 resume

University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development - Minneapolis, MN

Lead Content Strategist - 07/2012 to Present - Hours per week: 40

The mission of the College of Education and Human Development is to contribute to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. The college is part of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, a land-grant high-level research institution, dedicated to generating and preserving knowledge through research, sharing that knowledge through teaching and learning, and apply that knowledge through outreach and public service.

Developed and led college-wide content strategy combining current and prospective student needs with college goals for recruitment and retention. Worked as a member of a cross-functional team including designers, developers, business analysts, marketers, and well as content strategists across 7 academic departments to promote and deliver effective processes and consistent content strategy.

CONTENT STRATEGY:

• Collaborated with college academic departments, research centers, student support offices, and senior leadership to develop a “bottom up” content strategy, prioritizing student needs based on their relationships with academic programs. Assessed content through the lens of recruitment and retention.
• Wrote “Stakeholder’s Guide To Launch,” a two-page reference for the launch of a new college website. By anticipating the top questions stakeholders might field, this guide gave talking points surrounding new features, along with contacts for further questions.
• Served as strategist, editor, and project manager for regular essay series on college diversity and inclusion work, written by academic leadership. This generated authentic, meaningful content and helped stakeholders better understand the time commitment involved in content production.
• Established user-centered college voice and tone guidelines, using “A, but not B” format. This was informed by close work with students in formal and informal usability testing, and brand sort activities with college leadership and key stakeholders.

USER EXPERIENCE (UX) WRITING:

• Combined findings from user research, new graduate student interviews, faculty and researcher focus groups, higher ed industry trends, and analytics to consolidate more than 600 areas of academic research expertise into 111 categories. Categories were deployed across the college for consistent organization and increased findability of research work.
• Developed strategy and standards to categorize and sort 127 academic programs and 111 areas of research expertise. This was incorporated into two web-based tools developed in-house and allowed students to explore college offerings and expertise independent of department. Wrote and edited descriptions for each area, capped at 25 words to promote ease of reading and top-level understanding.
• Planned, edited, and delivered a “Web Writing Best Practices” guide for college content strategists. Formatted as a “one-pager” for printing and pinning up as a reference, this collected links to and recommendations from external tools and guides (Hemingway, 18F, King County Editorial Guide), internal editorial recommendations from the university and college, and voice and tone particulars. Strategists often felt intimidated and overwhelmed by the sheer amount of recommendations connected to good web content; this guide promoted four starting points to improve content: addressing the user (you/your/yours and we/our/ours), employing structured content, concise writing, and using plain language.

USABILITY TESTING AND USER RESEARCH:

• Led and managed annual process of web usability testing, including project kick-offs, stakeholder workshops, scenario development, task analysis, lab and field-based testing, issues analysis, research and recommendation presentations to project team members, key stakeholders and college senior leadership.
• Helped subject-matter expert teams and stakeholders understand their users through research and usability testing methods, defining problems and crafting effective solutions based on both quantitative and qualitative data.

COLLABORATION ON CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS:

• Contributed to responsive redesign of college website by conducting a content audit, editing student-facing content for an overall 75% file reduction, and migrating updated content to custom-built CMS. Collaborated with design and development teams to create comprehensive style guides, pattern library interface copy.
• Convened monthly “coworking days” among all college web professionals, bringing us together as a team of peers for a day of training, collaborative problem solving, idea sharing, and camaraderie. Set programming, mentored colleagues on presentations, and collected feedback to regularly adjust how our central content strategy was best supporting the specific work of the departments.

ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH:

• Advocated for content strategy best practices to over 30 University departments by regularly meeting with peers and presenting to leadership stakeholder groups. Promoted clear, consistent, user-centered writing from all contributors, even those who don’t identify as “web people,” and facilitated collaboration across organizational silos to increase efficiency and support.
• Consulted with faculty and staff in academic departments outside the college that frequently contributed to content strategy. Regular guest lecturer and student mentor in the Writing Studies program.
• Contributed as one of four subject matter experts to the University of Minnesota’s Content Strategy Self-Help Guide, recommending resources and structuring process for the centrally-maintained system to help contributors at all levels improve content writing and strategic thinking for the web.
• Frequently presented at local Twin Cities-based tech meetups, translating content strategy best practices to adjacent fields such as front- and back-end development, UX research, accessibility, interactive design, and marketing.

Provided strategic content design with skills in copywriting, style guides, plain language, comprehension/reading levels. Conducted usability evaluations using card sorting (OptimumSort), tree testing (Treejack), direct observation user research methods. Worked on a cross-functional team that used Asana, Trello, Slack, Hemingway, pattern libraries, Google Drive, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), and semantic HTML.

• CEHD Academic Programs, www.cehd.umn.edu/programs Developed content and structure for directory/sorting tool
• CEHD Research & Expertise, www.cehd.umn.edu/topics/ Created new content structure around college research, including categories and descriptions
• UMN Content Strategy Self-Help Guide, , external, z.umn.edu/csmap Subject matter expert for update to university-wide guide

VOLUNTEER WORK

MinneWebCon Annual Conference - Minneapolis, MN - www.minnewebcon.org

Conference Director - 10/2011 - 06/2015

MinneWebCon is a two-day web conference in Minneapolis that encourages inclusive grassroots knowledge-sharing. In addition to keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and half-day workshops, our annual conference is a space for speakers and attendees to collaborate, talk, learn, ask, test, and grow.

• Directed volunteer-run tech conference for 200+ annual attendees, bringing local and national speakers to the Twin Cities web community.
• Oversaw event logistics, speaker recruitment and support, partnerships and sponsorships, promotion, and attendee experience with conference committee support and input.
• Introduced speaker mentoring program, pairing conference speakers with an experienced mentor to review slides, practice presentations, and provide support.
• Expanded conference to two-day event in 2012, adding half-day workshops to meet attendee demand for deeper learning.

SELECTED SPEAKING AND PRESENTATIONS

My resume listed about 15 sessions that I thought were relevant to this job. I also had sections on selected publications and selected podcast guest appearances, because those are cool too! The format I use is:

"Title of the Presentation," what kind of session - MM/YYYY Conference Name - City, State, Country

• “How Silos Learn: Working in the Idea Factory,” closing keynote address - 08/2018 (scheduled) PSEWEB Conference - London, ON, Canada
• “Better Stakeholder Wrangling,” half-day workshop - 10/2018 (scheduled) edUi Conference - Charlottesville, VA
• “Better Stakeholder Wrangling,” half-day workshop - 05/2018 Confab: The Content Strategy Conference - Minneapolis, MN
• “Explain Anything to Your Boss & Grandboss,” closing keynote address - 05/2018 Manage Digital Conference - Minneapolis, MN
• “How Silos Learn,” opening keynote address - 10/2017 Digital Project Management Summit - Las Vegas, NV

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN United States Bachelor's Degree MM/YYYY Major: English Minor: Japanese

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Language: Japanese Spoken Level: Novice Written Level: Novice Reading Level: Novice

Name: Jeff Awesomeboss Employer: University of Minnesota Title: The Best Boss Email: [email protected]

• , external, [email protected]

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Tips for Writing a Federal Resume

Creating a federal resume that brings your qualifications to life and shows that you are a perfect fit for the job can be a challenge. Be sure to demonstrate how your skills, experience, training and education match the employer’s needs. Avoid misspelled words and bad grammar. Following are a few ways to make this easier.

Consider what positions you are interested in and review what qualifications or experience they require by reviewing different types of jobs and job opportunity announcements on USAJOBS . Gather information and begin to build out a description of your knowledge, skills and experience to add to your resume. How you present your skills and experience in your resume will help determine whether or not you are invited to interview for a job.

Attend job assistance training prior to departing the service. Contact your Transition Assistance Center as soon as possible and sign up for a Transition Assistance Program Workshop. If you are not near a Military Transition Center, you may use the services at Transition Assistance Offices operated by the other military services. Use your transition counselors. They have the tools and knowledge you need. If available, get their help in creating your first resume or filling out a draft application. Ask them to critique your work and then make the changes they suggest.

One size never fits all. As you apply for jobs, tailor your resume to the position’s requirements. Study the job opportunity announcement and emphasize the parts of your work history that match the qualification requirements listed there. It is important to portray your knowledge and skills as a match to the requirements of the position and demonstrate the ability to do the job. This is easy to do when you include your results, achievements and accomplishments. Minimize the use of technical jargon or specialized terminology (e.g., military abbreviations) in your resume.

Resumes are generally presented in one of three formats: chronological, functional or a combination of both. Which format you choose will depend, in part, on the type of work you have performed and whether or not you are going to continue in the same field.

• Chronological resumes list work experience according to date, with the current job appearing first. Chronological resumes work well if your career has been progressive and you plan to continue in the same line of work.
• Functional resumes are organized by the skills you have used on the job. Functional resumes work well if you are contemplating a new career, do not have a lengthy work history, or have held a number of different positions because they sell your abilities based on the skills you have acquired throughout your career. Be sure to include relevant volunteer experience.
• Combination resumes both describe your work experience and highlight your skills. Combination resumes usually provide the most comprehensive overview of your career.

Unlike resumes used in the private sector, federal resumes require additional information. For each past job, give the standard information found in most resumes. Your federal resume should include the following:

• Job announcement number, job title , and job grade of the job for which you are applying
• Your full name, mailing address , day and evening phone numbers and home e-mail .
• Country of citizenship , if different from U.S.
• Veterans – Ensure that you attach or upload supporting documentation (e.g., DD214 or Statement of Service if still on Active Duty; SF-15, Application for 10-point preference; and Disability Rating Letter of 30% or more from the VA, if applicable).
• Peace Corps / AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers – If you are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, you will need to provide your Description of Service (DOS) to claim non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs. AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers
• Persons with Disabilities (Schedule A) – To verify eligibility for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, you must provide proof of disability issued by a licensed medical professions, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal agency, state agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia, or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. Contact the Department’s Selective Placement Coordinators for help with hiring and accommodation requests.
• Veterans – Keep in mind that your military training may count towards qualifications. Use your Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) document (DD Form 2586) to document your training and education.
• Begin with your current position and list all other positions held in chronological order.
• State the job title, starting and ending dates (including month and year), prior employer's name and address (or write "self-employed," if that applies), and major duties and accomplishments. Include any positions temporarily held.
• Show the average number of hours worked per week or simply state "full-time"; salary or wage earned; supervisor's name, address and telephone number; and whether you’re most recent supervisor may be contacted.
• Veterans - Avoid using military job titles or occupational codes. Instead, look at what you did using your Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) as a starting point. Employers prefer proven performers, so make sure you know what employers are looking for in comparison to your military work experience.
• Indicate if your current supervisor can be contacted
• Job-related training courses (title and year).
• self-management skills refer to the way you manage yourself on the job (e.g., dependable, resourceful, etc.);
• functional skills are the skills you use on the job or have used in previous jobs (e.g., operate equipment, supervise, analyze, etc.); and
• technical skills relate to specific skills required to perform a described task (e.g., computer programming, accounting, sales, etc.)
• Current job-related certificates and licenses - Make sure you understand the licensure and certification requirements for your job objective.
• Job-related honors, awards, special accomplishments , leadership activities, memberships, or publications.

Once you have spell checked your resume, take a good look at its overall appearance. Is it appealing and easy to read? Is there enough white space? Are the margins appropriate? Have the headings, font and formatting style been used effectively? Keep in mind that your resume is an employer's first impression of you. Make sure it makes the best one possible.

• Review the job announcements carefully for key words
• Use verbs and adjectives (e.g., managed, implemented, created) that match key words identified in the job announcement.
• Eliminate military lingo (use words such as personnel instead of squad or platoon).
• Include your accomplishments; do not be shy, be truthful.
• Focus on the mission of the agency and translate your experiences.
• Your positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm goes a long way.

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• Create an application
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Writing a Federal Resume

Is your resume one page? That’s fine for a private sector job. Your government resume, however, will need to have more detail, and it’s likely to grow to about two to five pages.

Key Components of a Federal Resume

The best way to create a federal resume is to use the resume builder on the federal government’s jobs website, USAJOBS. The resume builder will guide you through the whole process. And you don’t have to stick with one. You can create a resume tailored to fit different positions you apply for. You can also create a searchable, master resume, so HR specialists can contact you if there’s an opportunity that fits your skills and experience.

Building a Federal Resume

Candidate Information A federal resume will ask your citizenship status and most, but not all, positions require you to be a U.S. citizen. You’re also asked if you’ve worked for the federal government before and if you qualify for veterans preference —that is, you’ve served on active duty in the Armed Forces.

Work experience Your resume should list all the relevant jobs you’ve held.

Required : Employer, location, title, start and end date, average hours worked per week, responsibilities and accomplishments for each job you list.

Optional : A supervisor(s) as a reference and salary, although not listing salary doesn’t exclude resumes from consideration.

Education Include information on the schools you attended and the relevant coursework you completed. Only list degrees from accredited schools, or programs that meet the Office of Personnel Management’s standards . Provide as much information as possible to support your case that you’re the best person for the job.

Required : Schools attended and degrees obtained.

Optional : Grade-point averages, relevant coursework, academic papers or projects, key presentations, honors received, other important accomplishments.

Optional Information

For the best shot at a position, provide as much pertinent information as possible in optional sections, including:

Job–related training 

This could include classes, seminars, coursework, certifications or training that relates to the skills and experience the position requires.

References 

Consider listing professional or personal references who can vouch for your character, work ethic and dependability—such as colleagues, classmates and mentors.

Language skills 

Include the languages you have experience in, and your level of proficiency.

Affiliations 

Use this to list professional associations, societies, clubs or other organizations you belong to and to highlight leadership roles and volunteer experiences you’ve had that relate to the position description.

Professional publications

If you’ve been published, include the outlets you’ve contributed to, the publication names and the date your submissions were published.

Additional information 

You can add other relevant information, including awards, leadership activities, public speaking engagements or volunteer experience. You can also add your availability, the type of work environment you seek and your desired location. Even if your interests and desires don’t match the position’s needs, your resume will stay in the running.

Find out about insurance programs, pay types, leave options, and retirement planning.

Discover resources to have a balanced career at NIH.

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Access your personnel information and process HR actions through these systems.

Information for managers to support staff including engagement, recognition, and performance.

Discover what’s next at the NIH.

Federal Resume Tips

Federal and private sector resumes.

Federal resumes differ from resumes used in the private sector with regard to both content and purpose.

• multiple pages long
• detailed description of work experience and qualifications
• used to determine if you meet requirements/qualifications for a job announcement. Be sure to list all your experiences (including non-paid).
• generally limited to two pages 
• brief summary of work history
• used as a marketing tool to get an interview

In the Federal Government, your resume is your application. There may be an additional component called an assessment questionnaire . The assessment questionnaire asks you to rank yourself on your qualities necessary to do the job being advertised. It must support the experiences listed in your resume.

Curriculum Vitaes

An academic curriculum vitae does not provide enough information to determine if you meet eligibility requirements. If you use one, please be sure to add the information listed below.

Resume Content

Resumes must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria in the job announcement. It must also support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. To do this, be sure to include detailed examples in your resume.   

Why? We operate under various federal employment laws, rules, and regulations. We are prohibited from drawing conclusions or making assumptions regarding your experience or qualifications.

Resume Checklist

We encourage you to use the  USAJobs online Resume Builder . If you use your own resume, you must include the following information:

• Contact information . This includes your name, address, day and evening telephone numbers, and email address
• Citizenship (if other than the U.S.)
• Relevant work experience . This includes paid and unpaid experiences. For instance, volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social)

For each employment listed, include the following information:

• Dates of employment . Include beginning and end dates in the following format: month/day/year
• Hours per week . We assume fulltime unless otherwise stated. Employment will be prorated in crediting experience.
• Include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable). This information helps determine if you meet minimum eligibility requirements for the position.
• Review the qualifications section in the job announcement closely and directly address the education, skills, and experience required in your resume.
• Series and grade or equivalent (if a Federal position)

Education R equirement

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, include the following:

• Education history .  Specify the type of degree and major of study. 
• Relevant courses . This information is needed if the position requires credit hours.

Do NOT Include

On your resume and cover letter, you should not include any of the following:

• A photograph or video of yourself
• Any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.)  
• Links to web pages
• Spell out all acronyms .
• Projects worked on
• Specific duties and tasks
• Tools, software, or systems
• Results and outcomes (i.e. saved money, time, consolidated resources, etc.)
• Example: an individual in the budget field has "worked with disseminating budgets for small projects." To make the description more relevant, the applicant describes the experience with numbers, "disseminated budgets for small projects amounting to $450,000."
• Example: When a recruiter reads the keyword "analyst," he or she might assume you have experience in collecting data and evaluating effectiveness.
• If a job announcement uses a keyword such as "develops," use it in your resume. It is representative of independence in work assignments and the range of responsibility for the available position.
• Be honest . Be honest in describing your accomplishments, but not modest.
• Use reverse chronological order to list experience . Start with your most recent experience first and work your way back. An exception: when it is more appropriate to list your most relevant work experience first (e.g. if you are changing careers).
• Tailor your resume to include information relevant to the specific position you are applying to. Education and work experience that is indirectly related can be excluded if the resume begins to grow too long.
• Be concise and keep paragraphs short. To make your resume easier to read, add a brief, relevant heading to paragraphs to maximize readability.
• Use bullets to describe your experiences and accomplishments.
• Ensure correct grammar and no spelling errors . Your resume is your first impression – make it a good one!
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Quick Guide to Preparing a Resume For Federal Government Positions

Due to the volume of applications received for any given vacancy announcement within the website, your resume will most likely be processed through an electronic filtering mechanism before being reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist for a qualification determination. Your resume will also be screened according to certain preferences (e.g., Indian Preference, veterans, disability, etc.) and rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training described on the vacancy announcement. It is essential that you tailor the experience listed on your federal resume to the specific position to which you are applying.

Once your application is rated, a quality review will be conducted by Office of Human Capital Management staff and/or a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Resumes are forwarded to the Hiring Manager for interview consideration. Once a hiring decision has been made, applicants will be notified.

Resume Writing

Before you begin, it may be helpful to compile all the information you want to include in your resume. The writing process will be much easier and faster.

It is important to thoroughly review the vacancy announcement for the position you are applying. You should tailor your resume to ensure you include the experience and skills that are required for the position.

What Should be Included in a Federal Resume?

A federal resume calls for some information that is not generally required on a standard resume for private industry positions, and not including the required information may immediately disqualify you from consideration. It is extremely important that you carefully read application instructions and include all required information. Below is an example of a resume for Federal employment:

First and Last Name Address City, State and Zip code Email address Phone Numbers

Special Hiring Authority: (Indian Preference, Veteran’s Preference or Person with Disability - Schedule A ) Federal Experience: ( Yes or No and Indicate Military, Federal or State Gov ) Security Clearance: ( Indicate what level and if it's still active ) OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full-time position in public service with ( Department of the Interior, Indian Affairs as a (Indicate the position including announcement Number if there is one )  

SKILLS SUMMARY: ( Has 3 elements: An introductory paragraph, list of skills directly related to the position, and your skills you have acquired throughout your career, that you want to highlight ) (1st Element: The introductory paragraph - Must be specific and highly detailed for each job series and position you're applying to. You need to outline all the specific skills you have that are directly related to the position you are seeking including Key Words identified in the positions description.) Focused and highly motivated management professional, with 12 + years of extensive experience in Strategic Workforce Planning , EEO , OHR and Diversity Mgt . Utilizing my background in Disability, Accommodations, Business Operations, Project Management, and Statistical Analysis to develop comprehensive programs based on the employment needs and mission of the agency. Deploying metric -based solutions and maximizing our ROI . I'm an innovative and energetic team player, relationship builder, and highly effective communicator. (2nd Element: List of skills directly related to the position and the Key Words you identified - Back up your skill summary with specific examples from you career or education. Identify specific accomplishments, length of time, highlight numerical results and awards derived from those duties and skills. This is the most critical area of the resume. You are relating an activity in your career to that of the position you are applying and showcasing your accomplishments.)

• Develop and create a Strategic Workforce Planning program to ensure were accurately utilizing all available resources. Good Example

• Expert in Equal Employment, Labor and Employee Relations assisting managers and staff in identifying and solving EEO Policy questions on Accommodations, for the past 9 yrs. Better Example

• As Diversity manager I trained a staff of 100+ internal and external personnel on diversity rules and regulations. My efforts resulted in a 70% reduction in violations and improved the overall atmosphere at ABC Co. Best Example (3rd Element: Acquired skills - These are skills you want every employer to know you possess and feel they are what defines you as a model employee. Remember you MUST quantify and qualify every statement you make.)

• Analyze, develop, test and incorporated IT business solutions to enhance business process control and tracking. Good Example

• Supervised, motivated, mentored and lead by example, using experience backed judgment, strong work ethic, and irreproachable integrity, derived from my 12yrs as a Department Manager at ABC Co. Better Example

• Developed and implemented a supply inventory program, which tracked our use of production and office materials. This provided us detailed reports of our available inventory at all times. Allowing us to make more informed purchasing decisions. Resulting in ABC Co. to save 500,000 per year. Best Example

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Name of Employer Position & Title GS level or Salary and Years of Service From: Mo/Year to Mo/Year; (Indicate if the work was Full Time, Part Time, or Seasonal; provide number of hours for PT or Seasonal work) Write a brief description of your experience/duties, and identify your major roles and responsibilities. Describe in detail each position you held for at least the last 10 years and quantify and qualify each statement). IP: Describe each duty as if you are describing it to someone for the first time. Agencies are not allowed to assume you can or can't do anything. Ex: Cashier: A cashier can perform numerous duties, if you only list cashier we can only interpret that as someone we collected and distributed money). As Diversity Manager I analyze develop and manage programs and projects related to the successful deployment of our department's initiatives. My duties included ensuring we provided an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and ensuring we met all federal and state regulations. This was accomplished by collecting, analyzing human capital data and statistics from various sources to get an accurate analysis of the programs and work environment we provided our employees.   • Performed labor market Statistical analysis and employment projections locally and nationally to determine our recruitment strategy to ensure we were recruiting from a diverse population. Good Example • Coordinated with the Office of Human Capital and EEO managers to develop programs to improve our diversity in the workplace. Performed detailed analysis of the current workforce, and developed a strategy to ensure we targeted a broader workforce. This had an immediate impact on community relations and a 20% increase in local sales. Better Example

• Diversity manager for the past 7 yrs I was responsible for a staff of 20 employees. I coordinated with our Office of Human Capital to develop and measure recruiting timelines and efficiency, to determine cost per employee hired and accurate return on investment. Identified various key elements related to recruiting and performed a statistical analysis on reducing cost per hire. This lead to a yearly savings of 15% on recruiting expenses. Best Example

ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Identify any areas of your career you feel an employer will get a better understanding of who you are and your additional activities, to included honors received by organizations, exceeding specific goals on projects, etc.)

• 2011 Supervised and managed the Specialty Hiring Programs, including NonCompetitive Direct Hiring Authorities, Military Spouse Employment and Individuals with Disabilities Programs, at the Department of Defense. • 2008 Liaised with union and management on contract negotiations and labor dispute settlements with global manufacturer. Prevented the loss of 200+ jobs and saving the company 1.3 million dollars.

• 2006 The Minority Entrepreneur Network - Assisted 5 minority startup companies in researching, forecasting, and drafting their business plans and applications for small business loans.

• 2005 Restructured vendor contracts for a gross savings resulting in $375K per quarter.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE (List all software and applications you are experienced in and level. Identify formal training and where you received that training)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING (List any formal or informal training including accreditations and number of hours in the specific field)

• I have attended various seminars on EEO compliance and diversity Good Example

• Extensive EEO Compliance Training: Laws & Discrimination, Diversity in the Workplace, Workplace Relationships, EEO Complaints and Resolutions: (80+ hrs of training) Better Example

• Extensive Project Management Training specializing in large scale projects and developing the project plans and schedule. All training was done at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) 2002 thru 2011 (120 hrs) Best Example

HONORS AND AWARDS

(Any formal awards you would like to share)

VOLUNTEER WORK & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

(Depending on the type of work volunteering can count the same as formal on the job experience if related to the position) (2010 - current) I hold Diversity workshops at the ABC community center in Washington DC, 6 times each month. I provide employers with information on developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. Note: volunteer work must include the total # of hours PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AAPD - American Association of Peoples with Disabilities HAVA - Honored American Veterans Afield NRA - National Rehabilitation Association PMI - Project Management Institute Wounded Warriors Project - Warriors to Work REFERENCES (List at least 3 references including their contact information)

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Building a Federal Resume: Tips and FAQs

Whether you’re a current federal employee or new to the Federal Government, your resume is the primary way for you to communicate your education, skills and experience. Learn more below on how to tailor your resume and the do’s and don’ts.

Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under:

• Duties and Qualifications
• How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire)
• How You Will be Evaluated

Make sure you have the required experience and/or education before you apply. Hiring agencies use the job announcement to describe the job and the required qualifications, including:

• Level and amount of experience

What to include in your resume:

Federal jobs often require that you have experience in a particular type of work for a certain period of time. You must show how your skills and experiences meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job.

Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience.

For each work experience you list, make sure you include:

• Start and end dates (including the month and year).
• The number of hours you worked per week.
• The level and amount of experience–for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.
• Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.

Management Analyst GS-343-11 January 2009 - Present 40 Hours/Week $65,000/Year

• Experience/Accomplishment

Resume Writing Tips:

• Customize your resume to each job
• State the facts. Avoid belief or judgement statements
• Provide sufficient detail, but use concise language
• Avoid information that does not add substance
• Use headings to guide the reader

Resume Writing Do’s and Don’ts

Frequently asked questions:.

Q:   Can I use volunteer experience in my resume? A:  Don’t limit yourself to only including paid work experience. Include relevant volunteer work or community organizations roles that demonstrate your ability to do the job.

Q: Do I need the specific date of when I started a position and when I finished? A: Start and end dates should include the month and year.

Q: Is there a standard Federal Government job application? A:  Your resume is your application.

Q: Should I use the resume builder on usajobs.gov or upload my resume? A: Both options are available to use on www.usajobs.gov . It is up to the applicant as to which one he/she prefers.

Q: What is the difference between eligibility and qualifications? A: Eligibility, in the federal hiring process, refers to being part of a particular group of people that an agency wants to hire – whether it’s a current federal employee, a veteran, or a recent graduate. Your eligibility has nothing to do with your work experience, skills, and other qualifications. Qualifications include your work experience (years, type of work), skills, education level and your overall knowledge of a particular field of study.

Q: Do I need a degree to work at FDA? A: No, if you have been in the job market for a while and have accumulated an extensive work history, you may be well qualified for many positions even without a college degree. Except for certain professional and scientific positions, a college education may not be necessary.

Q: What is specialized experience? A: “Specialized experience” is a type of work experience that is directly related to the position which you are applying. This means, for example, to qualify for a GS-12 grade (or equivalent) level, you must have had a minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-11 grade (or equivalent) level.

Additional Resources:

• OPM’s Classification & Qualifications
• What should I include in my federal resume?
• How to create a resume on usajobs.gov
• What should I leave out of my federal resume?
• How do I set up notifications for future job announcements?

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Federal Resume USA® writes effective USAJOBS®-Compliant federal resumes with the right “buzzwords” for any USAJOBS® advertised federal position in any of the U.S. Government departments, agencies and bureaus. We specialize in helping the following federal job seekers below:

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Our independent federal resume writers and editors know exactly what “buzzwords” a federal resume should contain and know exactly how a federal resume should be formatted for virtually every federal occupational job series for good reason. Why? Unlike other federal resume writing services, Federal Resume USA® certified editors are actual senior level federal employees within the federal government! Our formula for success is simple – who better to help you write an effective federal resume to get you on the “cert” list to be interviewed for a federal position in the federal department or agency you desire, than someone who possesses specialized knowledge of the relevant federal application process.

Are you looking to transition out of the military into a federal job? The specific details of your military experience may be difficult to decipher for a federal civilian hiring manager. Our military-transition federal resume expert editors know exactly how to articulate why you’re the best candidate for the job from your  Military Service Records  (i.e., DD Form 214, Discharge Papers, Separation Documents, and other Military personnel records). Enjoy the highest quality military transition federal resume and military resume cover letter services available and score an interview in today’s ultra-competitive federal job market.

As a Federal Resume USA® customer, you’ll never have to pay us or another federal resume writing service again to update or revise your federal resume. Ever! We’ll take care of it for you, at no additional charge.

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2. After placing your order online, our patented resume retrieval system will enable you to easily upload your current resume, relevant military records, multiple USAJOBS® vacancy announcements and any additional information safely and securely thru SSL encryption  (all personally identifiable information (PII) is automatically encrypted) . If you do not have a specific USAJOBS® vacancy announcement in mind, simply let us know what your federal career goals and objectives are at the upload page and your assigned lead editor will contact you to get additional information to develop one (1) comprehensive federal resume for you to use to apply to multiple federal positions in which you are best qualified based upon your experience.

3. The appropriate Federal Resume USA® certified federal resume writer with specialized knowledge of your target federal job series, agency and position is then immediately assigned to your customer account. Your assigned lead editor will contact you within 24 hours and work with other editors assigned to your account to create an effective custom-tailored federal resume for your identified target USAJOBS® vacancy announcements and federal job series. Your assigned lead editor is an invaluable federal resource who is there to answer your federal job application and interview questions.

4. Your assigned lead editor will communicate with you throughout the development of your federal resume package.  It’s fast and easy!

5. When you receive your Federal Resume USA® federal resume package via email, your expert federal resume writer will provide you with easy to follow step-by-step instructions to ensure timely receipt of all your federal resume application documents.

6. Once you’re a Federal Resume USA® customer we properly update and revise your federal resume for  FREE  for life! Only Federal Resume USA® offers this invaluable free lifetime service.

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Using a USAJobs Resume writing service to create a resume you can be proud of will help you get a running start on your future career. Our professional certified resume writers will give you the peace of mind you crave, knowing you have a well-written resume to help secure a stable federal government job.

If you’re inexperienced with USAJobs resume writing, you may think it’s enough to simply add your job, education, and skill history to a piece of paper and submit it. In reality, the resume-writing process for federal government positions is far more complex and valuable than words on a page. Your resume will have a major impact on your ability to secure a career with the federal government. Here’s why:

• Your resume shows all your qualifications: Any relevant skills, accomplishments, or jobs you’ve held in the past 1o years should go on your resume. It’s one of your greatest assets in job hunting and should be customized for each position you apply to. The more organized, concise, and aesthetically pleasing your resume is, the more effective it will be in grabbing the attention of federal government hiring agencies.
• Your resume is the first impression: Some people may underestimate the resume because it’s just a piece of paper, but your resume often acts as a first impression. In the federal job market, first impressions truly are everything. Statistics indicate that 40 percent of employers spend a minute or less going over a person’s resume, meaning you have about that much time to make your resume stand out from all the others. Federal hiring agencies also use automated systems to pre-evaluate resumes, meaning if you leave typos or grammatical errors on the document, or if your resume does not use the correct formatting, it will get tossed aside without further consideration.
• Your resume prepares you for the future: Starting a resume from scratch is always more of a hassle than updating an old one, but it can help you stand out among a crowded field of other candidates. CareerProPlus helps you build a resume specifically for the job you want in the federal government’s job application tool, USAJobs. Your resume can also look drastically different between applications, and our USAJobs resume service ensures your resume is tailored to fit each application you submit.

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Not everyone knows where to start when they need to create a well-written, attention-grabbing resume. Let’s say you have a federal government job in mind that you think will be the right fit for your skills and experience level. The  quality of your resume could be the difference between securing an interview for the job and being eliminated from consideration after the first round of agency review.

When you create a resume, you’re marketing your skills and value as a job candidate. It is not simply about your writing skills or how many jobs you’ve had — those will only get you so far with the federal government’s automated systems only taking seconds to review submitted resumes.  Having a professional take care of the writing and organizing will ensure that your document is up to date with the latest resume guidelines and prioritizes the most important information.

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CareerProPlus is a  USAJobs resume writing service  that has extensive experience creating engaging resumes that will help you start a path toward the job you’re looking for. We have  certified master federal  and  military resume writers  on staff who have learned to create and optimize resumes for USAJobs and will benefit your career. These are seasoned professionals with the skills to help you succeed — and according to our surveys, they help clients land interviews about 85 percent of the time!

If you’re on the fence about working with us to create the best resume for your position,  you can check out some of our sample resumes . We’re committed to building only the cleanest, most effective resumes that will help you stand out for the federal government position you apply for.

If you’re struggling to book interviews for federal jobs, it might be time to let us improve your self-promotion tool. We not only help you develop smashing resumes for multiple federal government organizations but we also offer career coaching and training, as well as career advising for Veterans transitioning back into the job market. We want you to find the right job that will meet all of your needs.

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Opting for One-on-One USAJobs Resume Coaching, which costs $1000, can help you get the resume you need to land the job you want. We focus on creating an accomplishment-driven document and teaching you the best practices to successfully navigate the federal job hiring process. Your Master Federal Resume Writer™ will guide you through determining whether you qualify for the job you want and then write a resume tailored for that position.

Our process includes:

• Analyzing the vacancy announcement and your career documents, then asking targeted questions regarding your experience and goals.
• Developing a resume that presents a compelling story and shows how your relevant skills match the job’s desired experience.
• Echoing the language of and qualifications written in the vacancy announcement, including finding keywords to use in your resume headlines.

We make it easy for hiring managers to find you with a new resume that is accessible and attractive to federal agencies. During the process, you will take an initial call with a Master Federal Resume Writer™ and discuss your questions as well as learn about our best practices. For the next week or two, you will fill out a tailored resume questionnaire. Then our writer will follow up with questions and feedback.

After getting your rough draft materials, your writer will create an impactful new resume which includes strong, specific accomplishments. Finally, you will review and annotate required revisions on the draft for your writer to carry out before finalizing it.

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As USAJobs resume service reviews will often tell you, you get what you pay for. At CareerProPlus, we price our USAJobs resume writing  services based on your series, pay grade, and level of composition, as well as the requirements of the position you’re seeking. Structuring our pricing this way allows us to ensure that our writers have the resources necessary to give your resume the firepower it needs, ultimately helping you realize the return on investment you are seeking.

Our USAJobs resumes are not cookie-cutter and are all individually written for each of our clients. It’s both an art and a science to integrate the perfect blend of content, keywords, core competencies, and specialized experience related to each USAJobs vacancy in order to earn you a “Highest Qualified” ranking. Even with all of the rapid increases in technology, communicating the unique and often intangible aspects of your experience and accomplishments to a highly automated system is incredibly complex. And with stakes as high as federal employment, it pays to work closely with experts in the  USAJobs application process .

CareerProPlus writers are certified Master Federal Resume Writers and Master Federal Career Advisors who are recognized as the best of the best in our industry. We also provide one-on-one interview coaching to help make your application rise above the rest. In business since 1986, we are the most experienced and trusted USAJobs resume writing service and career coaching company in the business.

In addition to writing successful USAJobs resumes, CareerPro Global and its team members have written and published well over 300 online and print articles related to resume writing, USAJobs, and USAJobs  resumes  We have also authored and administered the industry’s top federal career service certifications.

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For a  free personalized consultation that can change the course of your career, submit a copy of your current resume and a federal job announcement that interests you. Alternatively, contact CareerProPlus’s Master Federal Career Advisors and Resume Writers at 800-471-9201 for more information about our USAJobs resumes.

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Federal government resumes and USAJOBS resumes have very specific formatting rules and requirements .

Federal jobs postings have different requirements for what type of resume you can submit: upload your own resume, create a resume with their federal resume builder, or both.

The resume builder is a handy tool, but it’s still up to you to write the words that go into the builder to create a great resume.

Either way, you need the best possible content for your federal resume.

If you need help with your federal resume, the top federal resume writers in this article can craft a compelling professional resume for you.

Best Federal Resume Writers

Best resume services for federal government employees.

How We Choose Winners

Each of the federal resume services below was reviewed by a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) taking into consideration the following:

The cost of the service compared to other federal resume writers.

The speed at which the resume is completed.

Overall experience, awards, and certifications.

The design, style, and overall look of the resume.

Guarantees, number of edits, and reviews.

This list was hand-curated to serve all federal professions. These jobs include GS-3 to GS-4, GS-5 to GS-7, GS-8 to GS-12, GS-13 to GS-15, and also Senior Executive Service (SES) 5, 4, 3.

Average Federal Resume Cost

Federal resume writer reviews.

Find My Profession

Find My Profession is much more than a federal resume writing service. They are a global company whose work has been featured on sites like Forbes, Inc., Zety, Fast Company, and more.

Their elite resume writing team has experience in 85+ industries and professions. This allows them to assign you a professional writer based on your unique background and experience. Every resume also includes a 1-on-1 phone consultation with your writer.

They have successfully landed their clients positions at companies like Apple, Amazon, EA, Oracle, GM, Facebook, DoJ, Morgan Stanley, and Tesla just to name a few.

Find My Profession has 650+ 5-star reviews and offers a 60-day interview guarantee. Every resume created is Applicant Tracking System (ATS) compatible and highly customized to meet your specific needs.

You will work one-on-one with an elite and certified resume writer in the United States. Find My Profession commits to working with each client until they are 100% satisfied. Don’t worry about having a limited number of edits or a set amount of time with your writer.

Find My Profession is a virtual company. While they provide services in your area, they don’t have a physical office for in-person visits. You’ll communicate directly with your writer via email and phone calls.

4.9/5 based on 394 Trustpilot reviews 4.9/5 based on 276 Sitejabber reviews 5/5 based on 147 Google reviews 5/5 based on 53 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 8 BBB reviews 5/5 based on 4 Yelp reviews

3 – 5 business days (can expedite to 2 business days)

$395 – $995

(831) 888-0967 or [email protected]

Check out some of our 5-star reviews:

Alex on January 4, 2024

Resume & LinkedIn Profile

Belda Villalon on July 1, 2022

Michael on December 19, 2023

Exceptional resume

Michelle T on November 10, 2022

Professional Resume

Brigit on October 25, 2023

Highest quality of work

Beh on September 20, 2021

Professional. Experts…

Matt B on July 17, 2023

Excellent Experience

Chad B on May 2, 2022

Wonderful investment

ResumeZest is trusted by professionals from companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, Oracle, GE, Adobe, Uber, and Facebook. Their resume writing team has written resumes for more than 75 industries. A 60-day interview guarantee backs up every resume they write. Each resume is also ATS compliant and keyword-optimized.

ResumeZest is a very well-rounded company. They offer affordable pricing and quick turnaround times. You will work with a high-quality, certified writer and receive excellent customer service. They are also members of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC).

ResumeZest is one of the newer companies on this list. While they do a great job and their writers have many years of experience, the company was only founded in 2020.

4.9/5 based on 113 Trustpilot reviews 4.9/5 based on 83 Google reviews 4.8/5 based on 68 Sitejabber reviews 5/5 based on 12 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 4 Yelp reviews

$279 – $479

(888) 530-4911 or [email protected]

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YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing

YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services was founded in Chicago back in 2009 but relocated to Washington, D.C. in 2012. Since then, YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services has become an expert firm in the federal job marketplace. Since they are located in Washington D.C., it’s helpful that YES works in a hub for federal jobs.

YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services has several different federal resume writing packages that you can choose from. They offer a complete military transition package if you are in the military and hope to switch to a federal level job.

YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services has many different resume writers on their staff. All writers are trained in corporate and federal resumes, so there are no specialists.

4.8/5 based on 271 Google reviews 4.4/5 based on 51 Yelp reviews 5/5 based on 31 Facebook reviews

5 – 8 business days

$875 – $1,075

(202) 740-3032

CareerPro Plus

CareerPro Plus is a Georgia-based career coaching and resume writing service founded in 1986. They are focused on corporate, military, and federal resumes. CareerPro Plus has knowledge in a variety of federal career fields and professions. They have even written a book on federal jobs.

CareerPro Plus has been in business for 30 years making them seasoned veterans in the industry. Perhaps more impressive is the fact that CareerPro Global has served over 65,000 federal clients and developed 5,000+ SES ECQ applications.

We were unable to find many federal resume samples listed on this site. Additionally, prices are not listed transparently anywhere on the site.

4.8/5 based on 47 Facebook reviews 4.7/5 based on 19 Yelp reviews

$995 – $1,995

(800) 471-9201

Resume Your Way

Resume Your Way is a veteran-owned business based in Springfield, Virginia. They have a good understanding of how the federal job market works and will create a resume that will help land you an interview. Resumes Your Way can also help all divisions of military personnel transition from the military to a federal career.

Resume Your Way can compose a variety of federal documents including federal resumes, USAJobs docs, Army Resumix, Navy Resumix, KSAs, SES, and more. The services are also more affordable than others on the list.

Phone consultations are optional. While it is nice to have the option, we are skeptical of any federal resume service that does not need to speak with their client to better understand their career goals.

4.9/5 based on 109 Google reviews 5/5 based on 17 Bark reviews 4.8/5 based on 5 Yelp reviews

3 business days

$399 – $999

(877) 940-2220

Federal Prose

Federal Prose is run by Mary I. Wagoner and her partner Eric Brass. Mary is a Certified Resume Writer and Eric is a Certified Federal Resume Writer and Career Coach. Federal Prose has twenty years of experience helping people enhance their federal career opportunities.

This company will provide you with a free resume critique through its website. Additionally, the services are reasonably priced, especially for high-level GS-15 or SES professionals.

The website is old school and provides very little information. You have to call in order to sign up for the services. Additionally, we were unable to find any reviews for this service online.

5/5 based on 6 Facebook reviews

5 business days

$399.95 – $649.95

(800) 546-4541

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El Paso Professional Resumes

El Paso Professional Resumes is a resume writing service based in El Paso, Texas. Their boutique firm consists of three key individuals: Alexine Garcia, Cristal O’Kuma-Barrera, and Denise Martinez. With a strong federal government presence in El Paso, it makes sense that a service in this city would make the list!

Their team is small and this could be limiting if you are working in a niche line of work. There is no pricing on the site and in order to receive pricing, you must schedule a consultation (they will not tell you on the phone).

4.9/5 based on 65 Google reviews 5/5 based on 10 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 2 Yelp review

9 – 14 business days

(915) 308-6934 or [email protected]

APEX Career Services

APEX Career Services promises to be there whenever you need them. Located in Kansas City, they are open 7 days a week. They accept projects 365 days a year! There is a highly credentialed team of resume writers at APEX. The founder, Nadine Franz, has over 10 years of experience in HR and recruiting.

Resumes are written by Certified Professional Resume Writers (CPRWs). Reviewers attest that their resumes are of exceptional quality. Also, Nadine and her team specializes in federal resume writing.

There were no samples to review on the website. Also, details about individual resume writers are not available. The service does not offer a guarantee.

4.9/5 based on 116 Google reviews 4.6/5 based on 19 BBB reviews 4.5/5 based on 10 Yelp reviews

5 business days (can expedite to the same day)

(866) 333-2739 or [email protected]

Expert Business & Professional Services

Expert Business & Professional Services is located in Plantation Florida and is run by Sandy Spencer. Sandy comes from a background in Human Resources. She also has experience as an Executive Recruiter and Headhunter.

This companies website states that “over 95% of clients get higher response rates; 54% of clients get higher pay or better jobs, and 67% of our business is referrals.” They also offer a satisfaction guarantee!

There are no resume samples listed on the website. Additionally, this company offers many different resume services and does not seem to have a special focus on just federal resumes.

4.8/5 based on 70 Google reviews 3.8/5 based on 10 Yelp reviews

5 – 10 business days

$499 – $899

(954) 236-9558 or [email protected]

Solutions for the Workplace

Solutions for the Workplace is a certified Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) that specializes in everything from entry-level government to Senior Executive Services (SES) resume writing. Nancy Segal is the proud owner of the company and a recognized leader in federal human resources and job search services.

The founder Nancy is a Certified Federal Resume Writer, Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Master Career Director (MCD). The company has provided thousands of professionally written resumes to satisfied clients.

The website lacks details about the resume services. There are no resume samples on the website. Also, prices for the services are not mentioned on the site.

4.7/5 based on 9 Facebook reviews

10 – 14 days

(847) 866-6675 or [email protected]

Career Marketing Techniques

Career Marketing Techniques, LLC, is run by Diane Hudson. She specializes in federal Senior Executive Service (SES), Executive Core Qualification Statements (ECQs), and Presidential Rank Awards. She trains military officers and GS-14/15s to write SES/federal applications. Diane is co-author of ‘The New SES Application’ and her work is published in 60+ publications.

As a federal expert, Diane works one-on-one with her clients to customize each resume package. Diane provides onsite and virtual training in federal resumes and applications including SES/ECQs. She specializes in training and coaching senior-level personnel including federal interview coaching.

There is no option to buy resume services directly from the website. The turnaround time for federal resumes has not been mentioned. There are no federal resume samples for you to review on the website.

$545 – $1195+

Contact form available on the website

JobStars USA

JobStars USA was created in 2013 by Doug Levin, a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). He offers career advancement services including resume writing, career coaching, LinkedIn optimization, and more. The federal resume writing service is available for entry through executive level professionals.

You get unlimited revisions to your federal resume for a period of 30 days to ensure complete satisfaction with the final documents. The JobStars website provides you an avenue to search for open jobs via keywords, location, and employment type/duration.

They do not offer rush delivery services for those who want their federal resume written in less than 7 days. Also, they do not focus on writing federal resumes. Rather, it is just one of the many services they provide.

5/5 based on 11 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 9 Google reviews 4.9/5 based on 8 Yelp reviews

7 business days

$695 – $1,450

(888) 307-0010 or [email protected]

Previous Years Winners

Resume writing winners (2023).

Find My Profession, ResumeZest, YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing, CareerPro Plus, Resume Your Way, Federal Prose, El Paso Professional Resumes, APEX Career Services, Expert Business & Professional Services, Solutions for the Workplace, Career Marketing Techniques, JobStars USA

Resume Writing Winners (2022)

Find My Profession, YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing, CareerPro Plus, Resume Your Way, Federal Prose, El Paso Professional Resumes, APEX Career Services, Expert Business & Professional Services, Solutions for the Workplace, Career Marketing Techniques, JobStars USA

Resume Writing Winners (2021)

Find My Profession, Your Edge for Success, YES, CareerPro Plus, Resumes Your Way, Federal Prose, El Paso Professional Resumes, Expert Business & Professional Services

Free Help for Your Federal Resume 

If you don’t want to pay for professional resume writing services, we have some resources for you to check out.

These resources require you to do the work of course.

But they’re free.

• USAJOBS.gov is a user-friendly source of information. You’re already on the site searching for federal jobs. Use their search bar to easily find what you need.
• In addition to the example above, we have samples of federal resumes on our website. Use these as a template to write your own resume.
• The SEC also provides a basic  federal resume template on their website.
• If you are looking for your first federal job, check out this article on  federal job search tips .

Key Takeaways

If you are applying for a federal job, it’s important to have a resume that meets the requirements of the federal government and showcases your qualifications effectively.

Turning to a professional resume writing service that specializes in federal resumes can help you navigate the complex process and increase your chances of getting hired.

Be sure to choose a service that has experience with federal applications, offers personalized attention, and provides guarantees for the quality of their work.

Find My Profession offers professional federal resume writing services that are tailored to the specific needs of government job applicants. Their team of expert writers has extensive knowledge of the federal hiring process and can help you create a high-quality federal resume that highlights your skills and qualifications.

With the right support, you can make your federal job search a success!

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Federal agencies provide professional writers with stable and stimulating work. Landing a federal job, however, means that you need to navigate a bureaucratic process that requires a special type of resume. A simple list of federal jobs and dry descriptions of duties will be easily rejected, especially for competitive positions that require extensive technical knowledge and experience.

To put forward the best professionally written federal bio, you must show that you clearly meet the job criteria. Federal resume experts can help you accomplish this. They fine-tune CVs for job seekers to reflect the standards used by government hiring managers.

Many companies serve people who want to outsource resume writing. Some of the top-rated federal resume writing services cater specifically to people who apply for federal government jobs . A well-crafted bio might succeed at advancing your career if it appeals to busy potential employers or recruiters who must follow rigid criteria.

Table of Contents

• 1 Survive Software Screening
• 2.1 Is Employing a Resume Writing Service for a Federal Resume Really Necessary?
• 2.2 Federal Resume Writing for USA JOBS
• 3.1 How Much Does a Federal Resume Writing Service Cost?
• 3.2 Which Payment Methods Do USAJOBS Resume Writing Service Accept?
• 4 Choosing a Professional Federal Resume Writer

Survive Software Screening

In addition to standing out for human eyes, job candidates these days must contend with software screening systems also known as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) . A resume writing service might overcome this hurdle by including appropriate keywords and eliminating mistakes that trigger automatic rejection.

An investment in a federal job resume writing service could translate into years of fulfilling employment. As you search for the best service for your purpose, look for certified federal CV writers who can give you a competitive edge. Their rates are in line with reasonable prices associated with the quality of the writing process . Here is a federal resume writing services review list:

• Find My Profession
• Professional Resume Services
• Turnaround: 4-7 business days
• ATS compliance: Yes
• Revisions: 2 rounds, 1 week
• Turnaround: 3-5 business days
• Revisions: Unlimited, 1 week
• Cost: $695-$1095
• Turnaround: Not indicated
• Revisions: 2 rounds
• Cost: $795-$1595
• Executive Resume Package may vary from $2695 to $4295
• Cost: $279-$479
• Turnaround: 5 business days
• Revisions: Unlimited, 30 days
• Cost: $695-$1450

Always Hire a Certified Federal Resume Writers

To get the most from an investment in a custom resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile, stick with resume writing specialists. General document and translation curriculum vitae services might offer professional career history writing, but they are not human resource experts. The best resume writing services for your profession will exhibit up-to-date knowledge of current hiring practices.

This is particularly relevant for federal resume writing for veterans , who need help to tailor their resumes to compete for certain positions. Professional federal resume services understand the veteran’s preference and successfully integrate it into job history.  

Narrow your search by:

• Asking a colleague, job coach, or staffing agency for recommendations.
• Looking for recommendations in online groups.
• Focusing on companies that share sample resumes.
• Selecting companies that cater to your career niche.

Is Employing a Resume Writing Service for a Federal Resume Really Necessary?

When you write your cv, you’re thinking about it from your perspective. Federal bio writers flip the script and craft your information to meet the needs of hiring managers who must follow specific hiring guidelines. Professional federal resume writers will reverse engineer your qualifications and career goals to match highly detailed job description while remaining factual.

In fact, not tailoring your bio for each specific position is one of the most common reasons for not achieving any result after applying for dozens of federal job offers. It might easily cause you not even being rated as qualified for the position while you have been righteously confident about everything being done correctly on your part. If the applicant-tracking system does not recognize your application as corresponding to the keyword and format requirements, your chances of getting any response to recede to zero.

If you look up two different announcements with the same position title, you will notice that different words and phrases are used to describe the duties and requirements of the vacancy. Using the language of one specific announcement when writing your bio will work well only for the announcement in mind and might never get any response after being applied to other announcements albeit with the same title. Try thinking about this as speaking to a real person who, among numerous people shouting to them, is capable of noticing only those who answer their questions as accurately as possible.

Since so many details should be kept in mind when tailoring your bio for each specific vacancy, no wonder that so many experienced and qualified applicants cannot break through the very first evaluation stage. However, you can use this situation to your advantage and make sure that your resume has been refined to the extent of leaving all your less persistent competitors behind. Involving professional resume writing services in your endeavor could dramatically raise your efficacy level.

Do you want to build a winning resume in minutes? Impressive out-of-the-box resumes created by the most powerful and professional resume builder . Thousands of HR-approved resume templates. Real-time preview, pre-written bullet points and downloadable PDF and MS Word formats. Check out how you can improve your chances of getting hired!

Federal Resume Writing for USA JOBS

Very few applicants can go into depth about the federal hiring process and complete a compelling document. If you need professional assistance and an expert approach it’s easier to hire a USA Jobs resume writer with a deeper knowledge of career goals, resume types, strategies, and excellent writing skills.

Here is the guide on how to cope with the USA Jobs resume writing process and to present the relevant and necessary information.

Peruse the job posting to clarify whether you are a good fit. Pay attention to its specifications and the vital requirements, outlined in the most meaningful sections:

• Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications;
• How to Apply for (with the assessment questionnaire preview);
• How Candidates Are Evaluated.

Your proficiency level, as well as education and training, should strictly conform to those set out in the posting.

3 Important Things to Mention

The work for the federal government requires expertise. Candidates should lay out their assignments confirmed with dates and competence. Add details to show you meet all vital requirements and can get under consideration by the federal recruiters. Here’s how:

Precise Listing Of Relevant Background.

Illustrate all related experiences from your previous workplaces at USA JOBS resume service as follows:

• The dates of working periods in an MM-YYYY date format;
• Amount of working hours per week;
• Relevant duties and responsibilities with examples.

Demonstrating Volunteer Experience.

Mention not only paid activity but relevant volunteering experience, internship, and working for community organizations as well to showcase abilities to perform the job.

Displaying Your Work in Numbers.

Put a value of your duties in countable measurements. Use numbers, percentages, or money amounts to score under your achievements. Look up precise data and concrete terms at personal performance reviews, descriptions of your work, awards, or ask for recommendation letters. The best way to explicate the accomplishments is to include the following examples:

• how much money you’ve saved/ earned/ managed;
• how much time you’ve saved/ managed.

Expert Tips for Federal Resume Writing

• Tailor the resume each time you apply for a federal government job. Be sure to highlight your accomplishments, excluding irrelevant details.
• Use the exact terms from the job posting to let a hiring agency find the keywords and specific terms for the industry.
• Make your document concise, clear, and easy to read and understand. Write in simple terms, keeping buzz words and acronyms out.
• Use reverse chronological structure, bullets, and paragraphs.
• Always check the correctness of your resume, and ask the experts to give feedback.

A reliable USA Jobs resume writing service can be the smartest investment in your career and a pass-ticket to successful federal employment.

Check multiple federal resume writing services reviews to select the most reputable service. Get a compelling and compliant federal resume for uploading at USA Jobs and find your fit in the Federal Government!

How to Choose the Best Federal Resume Writing Service?

A good tactic when evaluating any service provider is to send an email to customer support before buying anything. Judge the company by the promptness of its reply and quality of answers.

Seek answers to these questions:

• Do the writers understand my profession?
• Is there a work guarantee?
• How do I communicate with the writer?
• What are the turnaround times?
• Are the prices reasonable?

To make the choice of a professional resume writer easier for you, we’ve made a short list of the most essential characteristics to serve you as a signal of whether the writer is worth your attention or not.

• Professionally looking website providing information on fees, processes, guarantees, etc. in a usable manner.
• Reviews about a satisfactory experience, especially those including credible details and relatively recent dates.
• Previous resume samples available for your assessment before ordering any of their writing services.
• Appropriate resume certifications, for instance, Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Master Resume Writer (MRW), National Resume Writer’s Association (NRWA), etc.
• Poor personal communication experience during the interview with the writer.
• Cookie-cutter resumes not tailored to a specific industry, company, and position.
• The tendency to exaggerate your qualifications, which might land you in a disadvantageous position during the government job interview .
• No satisfaction guarantee to ensure the writer will continue working on your bio until you are 100% satisfied.

How Much Does a Federal Resume Writing Service Cost?

When addressing professional writing services providers, keep in mind that the average cost for federal resume writing services will vary depending on your desired position level. For instance, while ordering a professionally written GS 5/7 federal resume might cost around $400, the price for GS 15 federal government resume writing service can reach the $2800 mark.

This differentiation has a reason. The higher the position you are aiming at, the higher the requirements for the applicants are and the more scrupulous the assessment of the resumes is. In order to guarantee the best possible outcome, the professional writer working on your bio would need to deeply analyze both your work history and the vacancy details and then turn your bio into the most comprehensive answer to the hiring organization’s request. For higher level positions, this means bigger time and effort expenses, as well as greater professional resume writing expertise required.

Which Payment Methods Do USAJOBS Resume Writing Service Accept?

For your convenience, the major resume writing services accept the following forms of payment Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Maestro card and Wire Transfer.

Choosing a Professional Federal Resume Writer

You might be tempted to save money and hire cheap federal resume writers , but remember that you’re making an investment that could translate into a higher income for many years. The federal resume writer’s cost should reflect the length of federal work history, which can run as high as 10 pages and require extra labor beyond a regularly written career biography. Your writer will also understand the stringent formatting requirements for applying for federal government positions.

When screening a specific writer, ask about:

• Trainings and certifications: Certified Expert Resume Writer (CPRW) and Master Resume Writer (MRW).
• Strategies for your specific job application.
• Membership in the National Resume Writers’ Association .
• Language expertise.
• Data generation and interview preparation.

Credentials given by the reputable resume writers organizations are a clear sign that you are entrusting a consequential and costly task to a proven professional, not a self-promoting amateur.

Nonetheless, impressive credentials should not be a reason for an instant choice of a writing service. One of the hallmarks of professional federal resume writing services is providing you with a clear and insightful picture of the whole process you are about to be engaged in. When addressing best federal resume service, you might often be offered a free evaluation of your existing bio and a detailed explanation of the stages in crafting your federal resume, time expenditures, and satisfaction guarantee methods.

Finally, be very considerate when evaluating your potential federal resume writer in terms of their experience in the field related to the position you want to apply for. Even if the writer does not have past work experience in the industry of your interest, he or she, should at least demonstrate an extensive portfolio of previously written resumes relevant to your work history and desired position. Also, the writer you choose should have a perfect knowledge of all the technical peculiarities of the applicant-tracking system functioning and be able to accomplish a deep keyword optimization of your bio.

Remember: Your professional reputation is on the line and your resume is the most crucial document in your career. You have to spend money to make money.

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don’t you need a job announcement plus a current resume from the applicant before you can begin writing a federal USA JOBS resume?

Hi Wesley, You need to tailor each resume per each job announcement. Read more information on how to create a perfect USAJOBS account: https://federalresumeguide.com/how-to-create-account-on-usajobs-site/

Hello and thanks for a great post! I would like to clarify one point though. I did not find information, do the recommended services provide creating the USAjobs account? What I’m trying to say, I saw similar packages as resume + cover letter or resume + Linkedin profile. But since we’re talking about writing federal resumes, can I order a resume + USAjobs account somehow?

Hi Jay, You should create a USAjobs account by yourself, it’s very easy. Check out the detailed instruction on the USAjobs website: https://usajobs.github.io/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/

Great information! I am in the federal system and need to branch out from the position I currently hold. I have rewritten my resume many times and try to tailor it to the desired position. I’m an older worker still in the low GS scale having started with seasonal work. Can you recommend a writing/coaching service?

Hi Carol, You can choose any federal resume writing service that is listed on this page. Good luck!

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