Archive for the ‘Your Federal Resume’ Category
Monday, August 18th, 2008
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What is the different between an Air Force and a Navy resume format? Both types of resumes use the Resumix format, a specialized type of Federal resume that adheres to strict standards set forth by the organization that does the screening and hiring of candidates. Both ...
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Monday, July 28th, 2008
There are a number of websites with search engines devoted to helping you find government job postings. Some are helpful, some are scams – just keep in mind that government jobs aren't a secret, and there’s no reason to pay anyone money to find government job postings. By using even ...
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
Writing 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 ...
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Monday, November 19th, 2007
If you are seeking a coveted Federal position, you may be wondering if your military background really counts on your resume. The answer is that your military background definitely gives you an advantage in the competitive Federal job arena.
Skills you gained in the military are directly transferable to may ...
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Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
Answer: Writing your own Federal resume is certainly possible but can be a tricky task to take on. Each posted Federal position has specific requirements and a certain procedure that must be followed to apply for the job. You are responsible for using certain keywords that appear ...
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
If you are a veteran of the armed forces who served our country, it is important for you to understand the Vet Guide on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website for the Federal government. As a veteran, you may be entitled to a veterans preferences under the United States ...
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2007
When you perform a SWOT analysis on your business skills, you will be able to capitalize on them to make the most of your unique abilities. Strategic planning is an essential part of determining your current and future business success.
What exactly is a SWOT analysis?
SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, ...
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Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Have you served in the military and do you have a veterans' preference? Here are ways to determine if you have a veterans preference prior to applying for a Federal position.
Basically, the law states that disabled veterans or veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during ...
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Thursday, September 27th, 2007
Federal job applications and resumes must follow a certain format and comply with the guidelines. What happens when you exceed the character limits on a Federal job application or resume? The Federal system immediately recognizes you did not follow the guidelines.
If your Federal resume or job application exceeds the character ...
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Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
Applying for a Federal job is not like looking for a job in the private sector. When you seek a Federal position, your application, resume and related documents need to follow certain guidelines. Additionally, there are many applicants for Federal jobs so every page of your application documents has to ...
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