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Writing Your NSPS Self-Assessment Newsletter
Volume One -- August 20, 2008
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Newsletter, Book, CD-ROM, Agency Training, Teleclasses by The Resume Place, Inc. |
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The Resume Place, Inc.
Federal Career Publishers, Trainers & Consultants
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Baltimore, Maryland 21228
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Dear Self-Assessment / Performance Evaluation Writers,
 Welcome to the first volume of our new NSPS Newsletter!
Are you working on your annual self-assessment yet?
Your annual self-assessment will be due in just 24 working days on September 30th.
In our first two issues, we will be bringing you our FIVE EASY STRATEGIES FOR CONVERTING YOUR INTERIM INTO YOUR ANNUAL SELF-ASSESSMENT.
We can help you write your best self-assessment!
Sincerely,
Kathryn Troutman, President
The Resume Place, Inc.
Co-Author and Publisher, Writing Your NSPS Self-Assessment - Shipping to our office TODAY! |
Who's Counting Characters?
Know your new character limits
A
new version of the annual Performance Appraisal Application (PAA) will
be launched this month. In the new PAA v.3.0, you may write up to 2,000
characters (including spaces) for each job objective in your annual
self-assessment. Therefore, if you write three accomplishments for a
job objective, each accomplishment will average about 600 characters.
The new PAA v3.0 is coming soon to: http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/
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Tip #1: Put Your Best Feet Forward
Write at least TWO accomplishment examples
For
each job objective write 2 (or 3) specific examples of accomplishments
that demonstrate you have contributed to the mission of your
office. Keywords from Customer Focus Contributing Factor and Performance Indicator for Pay Plan 2 are notated in blue type.
Example: Contributing Factor: Customer Focus
JO1 - TRANSITION CENTER RESOURCES MANAGED EFFECTIVELY.
I exceeded job objective 1 through the following examples:
PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO MEET GROWTH IN POPULATION. I implemented process improvements to enhance mission effectiveness and better meet objectives through improved communication with customers. I have anticipated the increased volume of activity due to increased training on the base and the need for additional resources. On my own initiative in a changing service, I adapted and improved
three existing tracking procedures to resolve several problems with
relocation loan lockers and relocation materials. My efforts resulted
in workable solutions with zero discrepancies and allowed us to better serve and meet our customer's supply needs.
In
order to avoid potential problems, I improved the ordering process and
eliminated the late arrival of supplies by researching alternatives and
developing a quick reference list of contract vendors. This facilitated
a more expedient ordering process to
assist our customers. I conducted outreach to research needs and
developed collaborative relationships with local vendors and agencies.
Through outreach, I improved our resources
and obtained 500+ copies of telephone directories, relocation
information, and visitors guides from newly identified community
sources. This helped ease their transition and acclimate more quickly
and comfortably. RESULT: I expanded transition center training programs
25% from the previous year. Through planning and careful utilization of
materials, I increased resources despite declining budget availability.
These efforts improved overall customer satisfaction through improved training of staff.
TRANSITION
TRAINING AND SERVICE MATERIALS: Scheduled and held 187+ well received
counseling sessions and 15 classes related to relocation, transition
assistance, and employment. Provided timely and accurate advice and
assistance and adjusted content to meet individual needs. Effectively
monitored and tracked response to program content. Achieved 95% customer satisfaction rating.
TRAINING
AND DEVELOPMENT: I became a certified federal job search trainer in
order to provide better service to my customers. Following
certification, my customer satisfaction rating increased by 24%.
Character count: 1,997 with spaces
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Tip #2: Speak Their Language
Read your Performance Indicators and Contributing Factors and add the right keywords
Be sure to review the Performance Indicators for your particular pay plan, Career Group, and level.
Once you have read and understood these descriptions, then find the NSPS keywords at the Resume Place, Inc's NSPS Keyword Tree(tm). http://www.resume-place.com/nspstree.
Insert
these keywords as appropriate directly into your self-assessment to
communicate your accomplishments to supervisors and the pay pool
members in their language.
For example, here are the keywords for the Standard Career Group/Professional/Analytic
Pay Band 2/Level 3:
- Achieved the stated objectives
- Anticipated and overcame obstacles
- Adapted established methods and procedures
- Results were technically sound, documented, and met standards
- Planned and organized own work activities
- Delivered the objective in a timely and effective manner
- Made adjustments to changing situations
- Anticipated and overcame obstacles
- Demonstrated high standards of conduct
- Represented the organization effectively
For more insight on how to add keywords in your accomplishments, see steps 6 and 9 of our new book and CD-ROM with samples - Writing Your NSPS Self-Assesment - ORDER NOW. |
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Testimonials
After reviewing Writing Your NSPS Self-Assessment,
I understood the system better in 20 minutes than through an 8 hour
training class. This book focuses on the self-assessment writing and
samples! Thanks, US Army Employee
Kathryn Troutman's Training Class on Writing the Self-Assessment was insightful - we are now encouraging 2-3 major accomplishments for review and assessment. Prior
to the class, employees were writing 20 or 30 one-sentence statements
about various achievements / duties throughout the year. This new approach is impressive and easier to review. USACE Supervisor, Mobile, Alabama | |
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