Our Federal Resume Writing
and Federal Human Resources
Consultants will help you begin

Your New Federal Career!

 

Fact 1. The government is hiring – there is huge transition in government with thousands of full-time, career opportunities everyday.

 

More than 50% of government employees are considering retirement in the next 5 years. This leaves many positions available for entry, mid and senior-level positions.

 

Base Realignment and Closure Activities are affecting military bases, European operations U.S. and worldwide. Thousands of new positions and changing opportunities will open and close in the next 3 years.

 

Headquarters Washington, DC operations are being decentralized due to Homeland Security concerns. Many federal agencies are moving large segments of their operations to other cities and states throughout the U.S. New positions will be opening in other areas of the country.

 

Commercial Activities Competitions in federal agencies will bring change in government – some jobs will be eliminated, others will be created based on develoing a Most Efficient Operation and for government contractors.

 

The government is the largest employer in the U.S. and the career opportunities, benefits, salaries and opportunities for stability and growth are excellent!

 

 

Fact 2. The hiring process is complex!

 

The Federal human resources hiring process is hard for first-time applicants to understand completely. Jobseekers constantly tell us how intimidating and complex the announcements and instructions are. We can "humanize" the entire process and make it understandable!

 

Each agency has their own recruitment, selection and resume collection process.

 

There are four major automated resume review and collection processes: Resumix, QuickHire (Monster Government Solutions), USAJOBS, AvueCentral. There are many others. We are familiar with all of these, or know where to ask important questions.

 

We understand how a Federal Human Resources Specialist will review your resume and application elements in order to rate you Qualified or Best Qualified

 

We know how to read vacancy announcements to determine how to ensure that you cover the Specialized Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.

 

We are experts in researching KEY WORDS and using them in the resume truthfully and effectively.

 

We know how to make your application STAND OUT, so that the supervisor will want to meet you, interview you, and be interested in hiring you!

 

Fact 3. Resume Place writers have been writing and consulting on Federal resumes, KSAs, Resumix, QuickHire Essays, Resume Builders and interpreting “how to apply” instructions for more than 30 years.

 

The Resume Place Qualifications to write your federal resume and application and consult with you on your resume is the Best in the Federal Job Search Business!

Read Kathryn Troutman, President’s Bio here

 

Fact 4. Resume Place is expert in helping all types of jobseekers

 

1.      Military to Federal

Enlisted and Officer -- total career change or career advancement!

2.      Private Industry to Federal

(small business, corporate, senior executive)

3.      Federal to Federal (promotion, lateral, career change)

4.      University, Non-Profit to Federal

5.      Senior Executive to Senior Executive Service (SES)

6.      Government Contractor to Federal

 

3 ways to start your federal resume writing project with The Resume Place, Inc.:

1. Writing Services. Complete our Assessment Guide for a review of your resume and announcement.
For $65 (GS4-GS8) assessments START HERE.
For $85 (GS9-GS12) assessments START HERE.
For $150 (GS13-GS15) assessments START HERE.
For $150 SES projects START HERE.

We start with a Professional Assessment of your current resume compared to a target announcement. We will give you tips on areas that need improvement and determine where the content can be re-targeted toward the position.

We will also give you a cost estimate for professional writing and editing to improve the application. Resume Place writers will work with you to obtain additional information that may be added to the resume.

The hourly rates for writing/editing/interviewing are:

$105 - Seeking up to GS 9 positions

$125 - Seeking up to GS 12 positions

$150 - Seeking GS 13 and up positions in government

2. Federal Career Consulting. Ask for a consultation with the President, Kathryn Troutman to discuss your federal career questions, application, announcements. Excellent choice for first-time federal jobseekers.

Certified Federal Resume Writers and Coaches are available to meet with you one-on-one in the Baltimore office, or by telephone. The consultant will review your resume, listen to your federal career objectives and answer your questions. You will learn how to search for jobs on usajobs.gov; how to find the best announcements; and how to determine the announcements that are realistic for your background.

After one or two hours of consulting, you will be able to search USAJOBS website more effectively, find announcements that are realistic, interpret the announcements for important job facts, determine if the jobs are right for you!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR FIRST TIME FEDERAL JOBSEEKERS. Invaluable, saves time, money, effort and increases your confidence in your federal job search.

3. Call The Resume Place, Inc. ™ to discuss your project and get information,
M-F, 9-5 (888) 480 8265.

 

You can talk directly to our staff about your questions about our services. If you don't know which service is best, just call and we'll give you our recommendations on how to get help with your federal job search - based on your job objectives and situation.
For $65 (GS4-GS8) assessments START HERE.
For $85 (GS9-GS12) assessments START HERE.
For $150 (GS13-GS15) assessments START HERE.
For $150 SES projects START HERE.