Five Imperative Resume Writing Tips For Government Positions
Resume writing for government positions is different than that for other types of jobs; they are generally much more detailed and include specific information that is not normally required in non-government positions. Government positions are fairly limited, and, as such, you need to write in a way that makes you stand out above other applicants. Here are some things that, if not included, could cause your resume to end up in the trash.
The first information of a government resume should be your contact information, which should include not only your phone number(s) and email, but your home address (zip code included) as well. You also should include any your federal status, if any. Following the contact information should be the job information; without the job title, series, grade and job number or your resume will be immediately tossed.
The next important piece of your information is a summary of your experience; you use this summary to market yourself in the most favorable light and to grab the attention of the reader. A reverse chronological listing of your jobs over the last ten years comes next. Unlike traditional resumes where naming a supervisor is not usually necessary, a government resume requires that you include names of previous supervisors and also that you indicate whether contacting them is okay. You should also indicate how long each of those was held.
Education should follow work history on the government resume. List (again in reverse chronological order) the schools you have attended, degrees you have received and any other awards you may have received. You should include contact information for the school, as well; also find out if the position requires you to include a copy of your transcripts.
Another important part of government resume writing is the KSA statements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities). What these are, essentially, are brief statements about the particular skills that you posses that make you best for the position; these are usually bullet points on a separate sheet of paper.
