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Kathryn Troutman’s webinars are crafted by “The Federal Resume Guru” herself to help you understand key points of a successful job search campaign. Webinars are recorded so that you can revisit as needed.
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Ten Steps to a Federal Job™ »

A Successful Campaign Strategy for a Federal Job

Be aware that the federal job search and resume is very different from that of the private industry. Sign up for our renowned one-day “Ten Steps” class at the Federal Career Training Institute in Catonsville, MD. Follow these 10 Steps to make your government job search more manageable and ultimately land a job with Uncle Sam:

• Step 1: Network
• Step 2: Become Familiar with the Hiring Process
• Step 3: Look for Openings on USAJOBS.gov
• Step 4: Assess Your Soft Skills (Core Competencies)
• Step 5: Analyze Keywords in Announcements
• Step 6: Create Your Federal Resume – Preferably in the Outline Format – Read Hot Tips Here
• Step 7: Write Your KSAs and Essays for Questionnaires
• Step 8: Apply for Jobs
• Step 9: Follow Up on Your Application
• Step 10: Interview for the Job

For more details on the Ten Step process:

• Order the “Ten Steps to a Federal Job” book, 2nd Edition »
• Sign up for a One-Day Class » covering the Ten Steps to a Federal Job™ course material in the Washington, DC area