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FEDERAL RESUME WRITING
Presented by NASA 2016 BEYA STEM Conference
What is a Resume?• Summary of knowledge, skills, abilities,
and accomplishments • Marketing tool• First impression• Ever changing document
Resume Types
• Functional• Chronological• Combination• Government
Chronological
Government
Most Common Mistakes
10. Inappropriate email address
9. Errors/Misspellings8.“References upon
Request”7. Inconsistent format 6.No accomplishments
5.Irrelevant material4. Lack of specificity3. Pictures/graphics2.Too long/short1. Distortions/Lies
Cardinal Rules
Use 1 inch margins Proofread
Limit abbreviations Use simple font
Print on quality paper Remain consistent
across the document
× Include personal information
× Use “I”, “me”, “my”× Include pictures
× Make photocopies× Include irrelevant
information
Do Don’t
Resume components
1. Contact information2. Objective/Summary3. Education4. Experience/Skills5. Honors, Affiliations, Awards, Activities
Objective/Summary
Objective Summary
*Both are optional. If included, tailor to position description
Tells what you are seeking.
Example: Seeking a full timeposition as a sports writer with LRT News.
Tells the readers about yourselfand what you are seeking.
Example: Office manager andsupervisor with 10 years of experience in payroll seekinga full time position with Zenos Corporation.
Education
Degree University Expected graduation Current GPA Relevant coursework
Research/Focus area Conferences/Paper
presentations Thesis work
Undergraduate Student Graduate Student
*Only include high school information until you have established yourself in college
Experience
• Employers’ name• City and state of
employment• Employment dates • Salary
• Job title• Tasks and
accomplishments• Supervisors’ name
and number (Contact consent)
CAR Model
• Write down a challenge, task, project, or situation
• Describe the actions taken to accomplish the task or resolve the challenge
• Identify skills and knowledge used• Specifically describe the
outcomes/results
Challenge Worked on company’s campaign.
ActionAdministered
TestedDesigned
SupportedMeasured
Researched
ResultsReducedIncreased
SavedEliminated
Action Statement
“Designed and implemented new
International campaign resulting in 28% increase
in revenue.”
Skills
Can be listed…
Skills: C++, JAVA, Front Page, BASIC, Oracle
…and consider incorporating them into job descriptions
• Assisted in the software development of network management product using C++ that resulted in 28% revenue increase.
Training and Certification
× CPR√ Certified Financial Planner√ Cisco Certification× Anger Management
*Define certifications/trainings specific to your company that others might not be familiar with.
Activities and Awards• College awards and activities first
followed by high school (if you’re in your 1st or 2nd year of college)
• Recognition from employers • Volunteer work • Include those related to your major
References Someone who…
1. You’ve actually worked with2. Has a good reputation in their
position and the industry3. You have a good relationship with4. Knows your goals and can speak to
your competencies
USAJOBS & Your Resume
• Store up to 5 resumes on your profile (one is searchable)
• Resume builder • Plain text document• Emphasis relevant KSAs• Read directions carefully (eligibility, deadline,
required documents)• Be honest and accurate• View your application status
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