The Top 5 Mistakes Most Federal Applicants Make When Writing Their Own Government Resume
February 5, 2008 – 12:35 pmPreparing a federal resume is much different than preparing a resume for submission to the private sector. Consider the top 5 mistakes most federal applicants make then they try to write their own government resume:
- your resume is not the proper length and fails to provide sufficient details – a federal resume is 2-3 pages long while most private industry resumes are crowded onto 1 page;
- your resume does not include the right keywords to be considered for the position – it is essential to carefully review the job vacancy announcement for the keywords that describe the position you are applying for so you can use those keywords throughout your application;
- your resume does not contain necessary compliance details such as your social security number, citizenship information, military experience, federal government experience or pertinent background about your work experience;
- your resume is grammatically incorrect or contains spelling errors; and
- your resume fails to comply with the requirement for Federal submission as detailed in the job vacancy announcement.
If the Federal job application process seems overwhelming, you can make a solid investment in your future by hiring an experienced resume writer. A professional resume can mean the difference between landing your dream government job or continuing to rewrite your resume to try to get it right.