Top Ten Reasons to Choose The Resume Place

Federal Resume Books by Kathryn Troutman

#1 Professional Certified Federal Resume Writer and Consultant Training

• Our Certified Federal Resume Consultants and Writers are recruited, selected and trained by Kathryn Troutman. Many are retired Federal Human Resources specialists with background in classification, staffing and recruitment.
• Certified Writers and Consultants are recruited because of their professional expertise, education and areas of specialized knowledge.
• Each professional writer/consultant is trained in job and skills analysis, Federal employment practices, Title 5-Merit Principles, Office of Personnel Management Staffing tools and references.
• Formal classroom, small group, webinar training and numerous project mentoring is provided to ensure that the writers/consultants are consistent with Federal Resume books written and published by the industry leader, Kathryn Troutman.
• Additionally, the writer/consultants are trained in communications, interpersonal skills, customer services and managing projects efficiently to meet tight deadlines.

#2 Customer satisfaction is our trademark since 1996 when we wrote the first Federal Resumes.

• An average of 1,200 to currently 3,500  satisfied customers served per year since 1996
• Customer Satisfaction Rate — Over 95% — stating that they will gladly refer their family and friends to RP for federal job search consulting and writing.
• Check out our success stories for testimonials

#3 We designed the federal resume and started an Federal Resume Writing industry.

• Kathryn Troutman designed the Federal Resume in 1996 in the first book on Federal Resumes – the Federal Resume Guidebook – now followed in the USAJOBS Resume Builder and included in OPM’s Guide  Senior Executive Service Qualifications (open the PDF Guide, page 27)
• Developer of the Troutman Method the successful federal resume writing method utilized by The Resume Place Certified Federal Resume Writers and book curriculum

#4 We are a one stop job transition shop – Federal Employment Experts, not just Federal Resume Writers.

• Advising you on the right federal position that matches your qualifications and experience. Providing the most cutting-edge services, books, and training out there for federal jobseekers needing help and answers TODAY.
• Consulting on the best positions for you based on your qualifications, education and experience.
• Recommending federal job strategies, especially for Extreme Career Changers from private industry or military.
• Training and coaching for the federal job interview and negotiating the best salary and grade that you can manage with mission critical skills and past performance.

#5 Extreme Career Change is our specialization. We are expert in helping all applicants navigate their federal job search.

• Federal employees seeking promotions or career changes
• Private industry applicants seeking their first federal positions. Our book, Ten Steps to a Federal Job, 2nd Ed., is totally dedicated to private industry applicants, seeking their first job in government.
• Military personnel seeking federal careers
• Students seeking first-time federal positions
• Senior Executive Service candidates with application writing
• No matter what your background, we have the expertise to assist you

#6 We have written and published a number of highly successful federal career publications used by federal human resources, military transition centers, university career centers worldwide.

• Winner of three book awards
• Wrote the first book on federal resume writing — Federal Resume Guidebook — now in its 4th edition
• Wrote the book that is used in military bases around the world Jobseeker’s Guide
• Ten Steps to a Federal Job has sold more than 50,000 copies and is in 2nd edition
• Student’s Federal Career Guide is utilized in universities across the U.S.