Job Resumes

Some federal job postings will refer to a "federal resume" even though there is no mandated form. This is simply a resume...

Here are three important federal resume tips that follow the federal vacancy announcement "how to apply" instructions.

Just when you got those pesky knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) statements under your belt when applying to federal...

Monster member twilliams 406 asks: I have a private-sector resume that I think looks pretty good. Can I keep anything from it...

A dynamite cover letter can mean the difference between success and failure in your job search.

In an ever-shifting government job landscape, you must be prepared to apply to whatever's available, and that means keeping...

What are the most common issues to avoid when writing a resume for a federal job?

Federal applicants are familiar with employers' requests to include a separate knowledge, skills and abilities narrative (KSA...

Many first-time federal job seekers do not realize that there is more than one federal resume builder website where jobs are...

We talked to Kathryn Troutman, federal jobs expert, about the challenges of finding a federal job, and she offered her advice...