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5 Tips for Writing a PPP Federal Resume for BRAC Affected Federal Workers

Posted in Federal Job Search, Federal Resume Writing, KSA Writing, Vet Federal Resumes
by Kathryn Troutman on May 19th, 2011 | No Comments - Make a comment »

PPPFor federal workers affected by Base Relocation and Closure (BRAC), the Priority Placement Program (PPP) provides career transition assistance. The PPP is a 45-year old career transition assistance service that retains and reassigns federal workers to relevant positions if a worker is unable to relocate to a new agency location or the position is eliminated. The PPP has proven effective and has placed more than 250,000 federal employees to date. The PPP human resources specialists will review your resume, qualifications, specialized experience KSAs, option codes, grade and series to assist with career transition.

Many BRAC-affected Department of Defense (DOD) workers send their resumes to the PPP to help land a new federal position. This resume, needed for the PPO service, is similar to the USAJOBS federal resume, but there are distinct differences. The tips below will help you maximize the services of the PPP human resources specialist in locating a position for you.

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Federal Job Search – By the Numbers

Posted in ECQs, Federal Job Info, Federal Job Search, Federal Resume Writing, Interviewing, KSA Writing, Self-Assessment, Vet Federal Resumes, www.USAJOBS.gov
by Kathryn Troutman on April 21st, 2011 | No Comments - Make a comment »

veteran2This week I have been teaching “Federal Job Search – By the Numbers” to hundreds of current and former military personnel who are about to be separated or retired and would like to land the best government jobs in America.

My book and curriculum, Ten Steps to a Federal Job™, is a favorite because of the 10 steps “campaign process” for this highly complex job search method. The curriculum is utilized in hundreds of military bases worldwide because it is easy to teach, learn, and follow.

I created the “Numbers Federal Job Search Strategy” curriculum when my daughter, Emily, and I were teaching senior NASA Engineers how to write Senior Executive Service applications. We had two days to get two ECQs written. We examined the numbers – 5 ECQs, 28 Leadership Competencies, 10 pages, 2 pages, and set time-lines for each and every writing step. In two days, the engineers had written at least two ECQs and were actually having a great time with their production and ideas.

Which numbers are your favorites? I have underlined my typical training numbers.

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Writing Your First Basic Military to Federal Resume

Posted in Federal Job Info, Federal Job Search, Federal Resume Writing, Vet Federal Resumes
by Kathryn Troutman on November 10th, 2010 | No Comments - Make a comment »

By Kathryn Troutman

Your federal resume is the most important career document you will write as you pursue your new federal career after military service.

First, you have to find the position that’s right for you. Second, you have to write a federal resume that demonstrates you are at least minimally qualified for the job. YOU will have to make this happen.

This past summer, we just released the second edition of our Military to Federal Career Guide, which is a short, easy-to-use book to help returning veterans apply for federal jobs — particularly jobs that they are uniquely qualified to do because of their military experience.

I wanted to share some key pages from this book on how to get started writing a military to federal resume. Click on the pages below to download the PDF version of these pages. If you want to read the entire book, you can buy the print book or download the eBook here.

Also, in honor of America’s veterans, we are having a special discount on all Veterans Federal Resume services. Thank you for all that you have done for our country.

Military to Federal Career Guide 2nd Edition and CD Rom

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Highly Successful “Ten Steps to a Federal Job” Trainer’s Certification Program Takes European Tour CFJST Training: Naples, Italy, Aug 2010

Posted in Federal Job Search, Federal Resume Writing, Vet Federal Resumes
by Kathryn Troutman on August 23rd, 2010 | No Comments - Make a comment »

For the first time, a Federal Job Certification program goes overseas to help Fleet and Family Support Center transition counselors helping family members with job search and military career counselors who advise soldiers facing the challenges of returning home to a stalled economy.

CJFST Training, Naples, Italy Jorge Delgado, Wan Embrey, Todd Burkholder and Jose Fiallos, Command Career Counselors; Kathryn Troutman, Certified Federal Job Search Trainer Founder CFJST Training: Naples, Italy, Aug 2010

“It’s a very stressful time,” admits Jeremy Denton*, a veteran remembering his return from Iraq after serving there in the Marines. “As chaotic as being in the military might be, you knew where you were going to be. Once you’re on your own, there’s no safety net.”

It certainly is a tough time for GIs to be coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan, with the recent dismal US employment reports of 130,000 jobs lost in July. Jeremy observes, “When you transition, if you don’t have a plan, you’re going to fall on your face.”

CJFST Training, Naples, Italy

Shirley Victa, Regional Education Services Coordinator Fleet and Family Support Programs; Glovinia Harris, Regional Work / Family Life Coordinator, CNR Europe Africa & SW Asia; and Kathryn Troutman, President and Founder of The Resume Place (www.resume-place.com), have a plan for federal job search training!

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“Eases the Process of Starting a Career in the Federal Government”

Posted in Federal Job Search, Federal Resume Writing, Vet Federal Resumes
by Kathryn Troutman on July 14th, 2010 | No Comments - Make a comment »

Military to Federal Career Guide 2nd Ed.

Eases the Process of Starting a Career in the Federal Government, July 10, 2010 By JD, USMC This Amazon.com review is from: Military to Federal Career Guide, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

“After 4+ years in the Marines I was ready for a break and ready to take advantage of the experience my military service gave me. Like all Marines (and I suspect other transitioning Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard personnel) I was made to go through a rushed TAP/ TAMP class on how to get out of the military and be successful as a civilian. After I was forced through yet another power point numbing series of classes punctuated by mock interviews and civilian attire inspections, and after I was mentally preparing to EAS; my unit was deployed for 8 months. I got home and left the Corps 2 weeks after returning to CONUS.

I hate long rambling reviews so I’ll try to get to the book. After I worked my way through school with the help of my GI Bill (that didn’t pay nearly all my education expenses) I found myself lacking a real plan. I started looking into careers in the Federal Government and was baffled and frustrated by USAjobs, Army Resume Builder and all the competition from those snot-nose kids whose parents paid their way through college while I was enjoying MRE’s and bottled water in a place whose name they never will care to learn. I got lucky and stumbled across an early run of the second edition of this book after it came out at the NY Book Expo of America last May. I worked through the book and the CD and I found the process much more manageable. What made it easy were the sample resumes from actual military personal.

I could use their resumes as a starting point for mine. Like them, I found actual jobs on USAjobs and worked the language of the posting into my resume and cover letter. Then there are instructions in the book on how to submit your resume and how long you can expect to wait before you hear back. Additionally there are interview tips and pointers on how to follow up on submitted applications. Finally, in summation, I am personally satisfied with my results after putting in the effort and working through this book, hopefully you will be to. If not, that’s OK. Just hope we both don’t go out for the same opening. Cheers.”

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