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by Kathryn Troutman on June 3rd, 2010 | No Comments - Make a comment »
Kathryn Troutman rolled out the 2nd edition of the Military to Federal Career Guide, 2nd Edition at the Book Expo of America in NYC last week. The second edition is VERY different from the first edition. The new book is 130 pages and is $18.95 and STILL contains a CD with sample in Word to use as templates. The samples are all from E-5 and E-7 military careers that are transitioning into federal services. It is easy to read and will be very helpful to the returning and separating military. Photos by Zoey Troutman.
The expected turnout of librarians was really disappointing, but we always learn something about book publishing to bring back to our publishing and distribution services at The Resume Place, Inc. We found out the librarians have to PAY to come to the BEA now. And the librarians usually come to BEA on weekends. But we will find other ways to meet with librarians.
Since Fleet Week was going on in NYC at the same time, we took 10 of our books down to the Iwo Jima and signed and gave away books to the military personnel on the ship and the CH53 helicopter crew chiefs. Read more about the Autographing.
Zoey Troutman and Kim Schmitt are looking at the Miltiary book at Justin’s sample resume. This is the lead sample in the Book. CH 53 Helicopter Crew Chief, E-5, Jeremy is leaving USMC to go back to finish college degree. And is seeking Program Analyst position at Government Printing Office. We featured TEAMWORK, CRITICAL THINKING, PLANNING, COORDINATING and other competencies that are transferrable to a civil service position.
I met Joe McCarthy, author of Checks for Vets, a guidetook to help wartime service veterans and their surviving spouses receive VA pensions to pay for long-term care. Tips for Veterans are posted on his website.
The Military to Federal Career Guide, 2nd Edition will be available in all major booksellers in August 1st. There are a few pre-publication copies available for previewing. Please write to kathryn@resume-place.com for a free copy of the book.
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by Kathryn Troutman on May 31st, 2010 | No Comments - Make a comment »
NYC, New York Harbor, May 27, 2010. The USS Iwo Jima and 3,000 Navy and Marines sailed into NY to celebrate Fleet Week and Memorial Day. Kathryn Troutman thanked all of the military personnel for their service to our country! She autographed first-edition copies of the Military to Federal Career Guide, 2nd Edition to military personnel, who might sometime in the near future separate or retire from the military and begin another career in public service – as a Civil Servant this time. President Obama has initiated a significant Federal Employment program for Veterans. This book will help veterans compete and qualify for federal jobs. Photos by Zoey Troutman.
We were invited by Crew Chiefs of the CH53 Super Stallion Helicopter to come and tour the helicopter — and bring our books too! The Crew Chiefs on the Iwo Jima were fascinated with the sample Crew Chef resume and the possible career they can begin if and when they separate or retire someday. These Crew Chiefs were very happy in their current military careers, so, the book was for future planning or friends who were considering a separation.
Kathryn Troutman, Zonette Troutman and Kim Schmitt walked down to the Harbor after a busy day at the Book Expo of America to climbed aboard the CH53 for parachute lessons. From the looks of our faces, it seems like we were going to take off any second.
The Military to Federal Career Guide, 2nd edition (pre-pub copies available now) features as the first sample, a federal resume for a CH-53 Helicopter Crew Chief / Pilot who flew 60 missions in Iraq. We are very proud of his service and success with his missions. He has just finished his college degree cum laude with the GI Bill, and is now in the Maryland National Guard, and pursing a career as a Civil Servant as well. FREE pub-publication copies of the book are available for preview for a limited time. Write to Kathryn@resume-place.com. Available from our website and amazon very soon – this week!
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by Paulina Chen on May 28th, 2010 | No Comments - Make a comment »
It’s been a busy week for me on the media front. Check out the articles and happenings in the last few days!
Kathryn Troutman’s Federal Resume Writing Tips
Washington Post, May 26, 2010
“The federal resume is not the same as a private industry resume. Private industry resumes are usually no longer than 2 pages; the federal resume is an average of 4 pages. Federal resumes MUST match a target announcement to stand out and eventually get referred to a supervisor…”
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Resume Adviser Helps Ranks of Would-Be Federal Workers Navigate Applications
Washington Post, May 27, 2010
“In a cramped glassed-in room in Crystal City, Kathryn Troutman, who last worked for the federal government as a secretary during the Vietnam War, faces 19 job seekers, the latest of thousands of would-be civil servants who have come to know her as the federal jobs guru…”
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Federal Job-Hunt Maven in the Spotlight
GovernmentExecutive.com, May 27, 2010
“The fact that there is a market for the services Kathryn provides is an indictment of the current [hiring] system,” John Palguta of the Partnership for Public Service told the Post. “You can’t figure it out without some help… “
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Book Signing, Military to Federal Career Guide 2nd Edition
Book Expo of America, New York City, May 26, 2010
Kathryn Troutman autographed her new book, Military to Federal Career Guide, 2nd Edition, Federal Resume Writing for Veterans. Kathryn also visited military personnel aboard the Iwo Jima for Fleet Week. She signed books and gave autographed books to Crew Chiefs of CH53 Super Stallion Helicopters.
