Student Resume Writing Student Resume Writing

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Federal Job OpportunitiesFederal Job Opportunities

1. Log on to OPM’s Student Jobs Website at http://www.studentjobs.gov/.

2. Select “Create a Resume.”Logging-In:

Create/Edit Resume: Click on “Create your account now!”

Career Center Account Information:

Ensure all required information is complete and current. Required information indicated by *.

Getting Started

Headline & Objective:

1. Enter a title (Headline) for this resume. The title will allow you to differentiate between the possible five resumes that you may have in the system (only one is searchable at a time).2. Objective should define what you want to do in your prospective job and what you have to offer.

Candidate Information:

The accuracy and currency of your contact phone and email are especially important as these are the means by which the selecting officials and/or personnel offices make inquiries and/or job offers.

Provides Federal recruiters with additional detail on type of position you are seeking.Target Job:

Target Location: Be sure to select all geographic areas for which you desire to be considered.

Relevant Experience:

1. Keep sentences short and clear. Provide maximum information with minimum words.2. Focus on outcome. Discuss the whats, hows and the breadth and scope of your experiences. 3. Describe your experiences in leadership positions (i.e., President of Student Council), extracurricular activities, and internships.

Follow instructions carefully. Be prepared to provide documentation or proof that your degree(s) meet the requirements outlined in the instructions below. Providing false information regarding education will eliminate you from consideration.

Education:

Affiliations:Can include both professional affiliations and other memberships (community service, volunteer organizations, etc.).

List relevant skills and abilities in this area such as computer software, other languages, typing skills, etc.Skills:

Additional Information:

1. Supplemental Information: Used to include information required in specific job announcements.2. Training Courses: Used to provide information regarding training courses outside of those taken to earn your degree.

1. Certificates and Licenses: Used to list currently-held certificates and licenses relevant to position you are seeking.2. Honors, Awards, Memberships: Used to list honors, awards, and memberships relevant to the position you are seeking.

Additional Information:

Student ProgramsStudent Educational Employment Program

•Student Temporary Employee Program (STEP)

•Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)

Internships

•Several opportunities identified on the studentjobs website

•https://wwwnt.cnet.navy.mil/navyintern/Defaultnew.htm

Outstanding Scholars

•http://www.USAJOBS.opm.gov

Volunteer Service

•unpaid training opportunities to students in high school and college