Federal Resume & KSA Writing for Federal Career Interns
Format and Duration:
The fast-paced, highly interactive workshop can be full-day or ˝ day program for Presidential Management Fellows, Emerging Leaders or Federal Career Internship Program participants.
Workshop Overview and Objectives:
Agencies can keep the best and the brightest in government! The seemingly "baffling" process of applying for competitive positions in government has doubtless contributed to the low number of interns transitioning to permanent federal positions. This workshop will equip your interns with the best tools for landing permanent career positions in government.
By the end of this course, each participant will have completed the writing of at least one accomplishment, one KSA with the CCAR model, an outline of their current position and a summary of their experience. The time spent on writing the resume outlines and KSAs will build foundations for their future government careers. Instructional methods will include the Internet, PC projector, sample resumes and a structured PowerPoint™ presentation. In small groups, participants will gain added benefits from speaking about their skills and listening to other participants' shared examples.
Value Added Intern Advance Preparation Program For Federal Career Planning Workshops held within the first 6-12 months of an internship program, participants will learn how to write a one-page resume that can be used for marketing their skills and experiences for rotational assignments and mentor introductions. They will also be trained on maintaining better records of their projects and accomplishments during an internship. This will give them the optimum advantage of advance preparation for the permanent job search near the end of their internship. Interns who complete the workshop early in their internship will be better prepared to think ahead, research job announcements, learn about job titles and agencies, and make better decisions concerning their future federal careers.
Who Should Attend this Workshop?
- SES Candidate Development Program Participants
- Presidential Management Fellows
- Emerging Leaders
- Career Interns
- Acquisition Management Interns
- Human Resources Student Recruiters
- Student Coop Employees
- Term or Temporary Employees
- College Seniors interested in government service
- Human Resource and other Professionals who need to advise interns on career management
Participants Will Learn How To:
- Write a federal resume that is focused, competitive and outstanding.
- Write about rotational experiences, projects and accomplishments during the Internship program.
- How to research Federal job announcements, understand various announcement styles and analyze job duties and qualifications.
- Write a one-page marketing resume to be used for rotational assignments, special projects, mentor introductions and conferences.
- Manage project information and documentation throughout the internship program for future resumes, career applications and networking.
- Apply for federal jobs online through several popular automated systems.
- Use the OPM's recommended format to compose KSAs for paper applications, as well as on-line variations with Question & Answer formats.
- Keep career accomplishments and resumes up-to-date and ready for opportunities.
Syllabus:
Courses are off-the-shelf, but customized to fit the agency's application system, Internship and Career Development Program goals. Final content will depend on the types of positions, grade levels and specific needs of the contracting agency. This syllabus is an example of content typically presented in this course.
Key Concepts
- Introductions and the Writing and Sharing of a Recent Accomplishment - this can be from their internships, college projects or prior positions.
- KSA Writing with the Context-Challenge-Action-Results formula.
- One-page networking resumes - how to compile, synopsize and feature the best skills and accomplishments for career marketing.
- Federal and electronic resume writing - format, content, organization and presentation.
- Federal job search, application preparation and submission for online systems, including reviews of QuickHire, Resumix, Avue and other automated systems.
Text/Handout:
Group discounts are available for textbooks. Proven, valuable handouts are designed for each agency, based on types of positions and grade levels. The cost of the text or handouts may or may not be included in the contract, depending on the preference of the contracting agency. Text and handouts typically available for this course include:
Federal Resume Guidebook, 3rd Edition and CD-ROM
Student's Federal Career Guide & CD-ROM
Prices, Locations and Dates:
Workshop prices, locations and dates depend on the needs of the contracting organization.
Agency Experience:
- Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Presidential Management Fellows
- Dept. of Health & Human Services Emerging Leaders
- Department of Interior Leadership University, Acquisition Interns
Course Information for Your Agency:
Request information about Resume Place Off-the-Shelf or Customized Career Training Courses by writing to Kathryn Troutman,
Director, Resume Place Career Training Services
888-480-8265
89 Mellor Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21228
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