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Navigating the Federal Job Jungle By Joyce Lain Kennedy, Chicago Tribune – Kathryn Troutman is quoted in this article discussing the new fifth edition of her renowned book – Federal Resume Guidebook.
Federal Hiring: “We have gotten off of KSA island” By Joe Davidson, Washington Post — Kathryn Troutman is quoted in this article addressing the one year anniversary of hiring reform.
President Obama’s State of the Union Speech: The Industries, Jobs, Competencies and Education That Will Help Your Career in 2011 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5017804.htm
My 2010 Top Training Recommendations for Competitive Feds and Future Feds What training or courses can I take to make me more marketable for a federal job or promotion? http://www.fedmanager.com/current_e-report.php#1569
Get Constant Updates on Federal Jobs By Joyce Lain Kennedy http://finance.townhall.com/columnists/JoyceLainKennedy/2010/02/28/get_constant_updates_on_federal_jobs
Twelve Biggest Mistakes of Federal Job Seekers Your Mission: To Get a GOOD Job. http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/articles/5826-12-biggest-mistakes-of-federal-job-seekers
With a Tweet, Can You Meet Next Employer? By Joyce Lain Kennedy http://finance.townhall.com/columnists/JoyceLainKennedy/2010/01/31/with_a_tweet,_can_you_meet_next_employer
Tip of the Week Seven Tips to Protect Your Federal Job http://www.fedmanager.com/article.php?ID=1484
Is there a job for you in the federal government? Yes! But it’s not easy to get. Here’s the big picture. http://www.resume-place.com/2009/08/is-there-a-job-for-you-in-the-federal-government/
Federal Job Hunting Is Like a Sport: You Have to Play to Win (and Learn the Game) Do’s and Don’ts for Federal job seekers who want to bring their “A” game. http://www.resume-place.com/2009/01/gsa-schedule/
Kathryn Troutman’s Top Nine Best Ideas from the Federal Hiring Process Improvement Act of 2009 The newest and hottest trends in Federal hiring reform, straight from Congress. http://www.fedmanager.com/article.php?ID=1238 A Clever Fed Job Search Strategy A scenario to maximize your federal job search success. http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,173682,00.html
Federal Jobs Increase The federal government is hiring — start looking for your dream job. http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,171770,00.html
12 Biggest Mistakes of Federal Job Seekers If you are a first-time federal jobseeker, feeling desperate for a good, stable job, read this list of mistakes and avoid them http://govcentral.moNovember 10, 2009nster.com/benefits/articles/5826-12-biggest-mistakes-of-federal-job-seekers
How To Navigate The Federal Job Maze Top five strategies to be a successful candidate http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2009-05-22/business/0905210093_1_troutman-federal-resume-federal-job-postings
Judging Samuel Alito: An Analysis of His 1985 Federal Job Application What can you learn from a Supreme Court Justice’s job application? http://content.worcesterworks.monster.com/resume-writing-basics/government-public-service/Judging-Samuel-Alito/home.aspx
8 Federal Career Strategies for the Almost Retired Here are a few tips to keep the year moving along, challenging and productive. http://www.myfederalretirement.com/public/305.cfm
Don’t Be Shy: Let Your Experience Shine Confidence is a key part of every job search– here’s how to find yours! http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/articles/6612-dont-be-shy-let-your-experience-shine
Midlife Federal Job Searches: What’s the Best Approach? Seven key steps for mid-life extreme career change. http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/articles/1149-midlife-federal-job-searches-whats-the-best-approach
Need career advice? Ask Kathryn Kathryn answers questions about job applications, KSAs, resumes, SES, and SF-171s. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0499/041399b2.htm
Applying for your own job How to apply for — and get — your own federal job. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0699/061599cc.htm
The future of federal careers Why electronic resumes are the future of federal hiring. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1299/120799cc.htm
Let’s talk about you Kathryn’s plans for her column are all about you and your interests . http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0100/010400cc.htm
Take the job quiz Are you ready to change jobs or even careers? Find out here. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0800/082900cc.htm
Take career control A great to-do list for career development and improved performance on the job. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1000/101700cc.htm
An hour a week Invest an hour a week in career training, get promoted and earn more. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1000/102400cc.htm
Going back to school How to pick the school, program, and subject that’s right for you. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0200/020800cc.htm
Education v. experience Don’t make it “either-or” — get both! http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0200/021500cc.htm
Never Wrote a Resume in Your Life?Learn why the resume is the most important document you will write after your military service.
10 Steps to a Government Job – For Military Service Members Candidates who have served our country in the Armed Forces have a huge advantage over those who have not.
10 Big Mistakes Vets Make Applying to Fed Jobs Learn what to avoid when transitioning from the military to a federal career.
From Combat to the Private Sector: Resume Tips for Making the Transition to Private Industry Four key strategies to translate your military experience into a marketable private-industry resume. http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/Resume-Writing-Tips/Resume-Combat-to-the-Private-Sector/article.aspx
Military to Federal Resume Tips http://govcentral.monster.com/education/articles/2150-military-to-federal-resume-tips
Unemployment Among Young Veterans Much Higher Than National Average Avoid these and translate your skills for a new career, new mission and customer. http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,181447_1,00.html
4 New Federal Careers for Guardsmen These career paths are perfect for today’s returning Guardsmen and women. http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,176137,00.html
Federal Jobs Increase Federal positions are increasing and baby boomers are retiring — the time to apply for a great federal job is now. http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,171770,00.html
Profit by Investing in Workers with Disabilities and Federal Career Advancement with the Schedule A Program http://www.fedmanager.com/current_e-report.php#2418
It’s National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month! http://www.resume-place.com/2010/10/its-national-disabilities-employment-awareness-month/
Federal Disabilities Hiring http://www.resume-place.com/2011/10/federal-disability-hiring-road-paved-with-good-intention/
Judge Alito’s SF-171 from 1985 http://media.monster.com/mm/usen/content/public/alitoletter1985.pdf
How to Write Resumes for Federal Job Openings Applicants Must Include Targeted Keywords and Fit Job Requirements http://writing-resumes.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_write_resumes_for_federal_job_openings
What Are Your Career Keywords? Learn, find, and use career keywords to make the cut and get the job. http://www.federaldaily.com/jobs/keywords.htm
Expert Tips for a Stimulus Plan Resume Do this now to find and get the perfect Federal job for you. http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/articles/6952-expert-tips-for-a-stimulus-plan-resume?page=1
Highlight Relevant Experience on Your Resume Tailor your resume to match these latest hot Federal hiring trends. http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/articles/2234-highlight-relevant-experience-on-federal-resumes
Managing Your Resume on USAJOBS How to check the status of your federal job application online — and what it means. http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,172209,00.html
The Fed Keyword Quiz Learn, identify, and use keywords to get your resume noticed and referred. http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,169525,00.html
Top 10 Resume Mistakes Avoid these major resume errors common to stressed-out job seekers. http://www.resume-place.com/2009/07/ypic-mistakes/
One more format: the Resumix Questions and answers about the Defense Department transition to Resumix. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1099/101299cc.htm
Goodbye KSAs John Wines, Defense Finance and Accounting Service Human Resources Director, introduces the DFAS Automated Resume, Recruitment & Selection System. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1299/122199cc.htm
Are you down with nouns? Tips for using job-related nouns to develop great Resumix-ready resumes. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0300/032100cc.htm
Just read the directions Federal job announcements are absolutes, NOT general guidelines. The answer as to whether an applicant meets minimum eligibility requirements is yes or no. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0300/032800cc.htm
Career training the Marine Corps way Questions and answers from training nearly 1,000 civilian military employees in the new Resumix system. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0400/042500cc.htm
Fiddling with your resume How to overcome resume writing challenges. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0500/052300cc.htm
Choosing your resume format Electronic vs. paper — which resume format is right for you, and how to use them? http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0500/053000cc.htm
Get cracking on your resume Here’s a list of the first things you should do to write a winning federal resume: http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0299/020299b4.htm
Resume writing, part two How to create a winning resume outline. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0299/020999b1.htm
Resumes part three: Target practice How to target your resume by using key words from federal job announcements (or any job announcement, for that matter). http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0299/021699b1.htm
“Plain English” resume writing How to write so your job, your resume, and your achievements are understood. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0399/032399b1.htm
Sell yourself with key words and phrases Use these words and phrases to show you’re an action-oriented federal professional. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0399/033099b3.htm
The art of the resume It’s tough to write a good resume — here are some key tips on how to do it. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1199/111699cc.htm
The art of the resume, part two Advice and examples of tight, concise, well-written federal resumes. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1199/112399cc.htm
En route to a new resume Career and KSA tips and advice from 4 days of Federal career training http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0900/090500cc.htm
Test your resume writing IQ Take this quiz to see how much you really know about federal resumes. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0900/091200cc.htm
The Obama Transition: The Hottest Jobs, Majors and Agencies Keywords and key agencies for finding a job in the Obama Administration. http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/articles/4616-transition-hottest-jobs-majors-and-agencies
Want a Job in the Obama Administration? Five smart moves for those interested in the hot Obama jobs. http://www.resume-place.com/obamajobs/RP_articles/ObamaJobs-HolidayHomework11-25-08.pdf
Resume buzzwords: ‘Creative’ and ‘change’ The best words to get your resume noticed by the Obama Administration. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/YeasandNays/Resume_buzzwords_Creative_and_change.html
Boss Barack Where and how to look for the new jobs in the new administration. http://www.newsweek.com/id/168694
How to get a job in the Obama administration Jobs and resume advice for new federal job seekers. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27476450/
KSAs Out, TalentLink in at Homeland Security “The Federal hiring process needs to be reformed.” http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/articles/18715-ksas-out-talentlink-in-at-homeland-security
The art of writing a KSA — your best accomplishment record (AR) stories Case study and sample KSA illustrate how to master this requirement. http://www.resume-place.com/2009/09/the-art-of-writing-a-ksa-your-best-accomplishment-record-ar-stories/
Best Ways to Answer Federal Self-Assessments Familiarize yourself with these job-specific questions to ensure you answer them to your best advantage and prove your eligibility for the job in question. http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/articles/2370-best-ways-to-answer-federal-self-assessments
KSAs within the text of the resume Find out the best way to incorporate this information into your resume. http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/resume-writing-tips/ksas-in-the-resume/article.aspx
Learn How Best to Answer Federal Self-Assessment Questions Familiarize yourself with their format to ensure you answer them to your best advantage. http://http://career-advice.jobnoggin.monster.com/job-search/getting-started/Federal-Self-Assessment-Questions/article.aspx
Smarter Self-Assessments Ten crucial steps to ensure your best possible NSPS self-assessment. http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?filepath=/dailyfed/0808/082808pb.htm
Land yourself in the SES How to become a senior executive in the Federal government. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0599/051199cc.htm
A strategy for reaching the top How to write your ECQs and get into the SES http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0599/051899cc.htm
Mind your ECQs Understanding and mastering Executive Core Qualifications. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0599/052599cc.htm
Get the entrepreneurial spirit Truly great senior federal managers are entrepreneurs! Here’s why. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1099/101999cc.htm
Federal Job Interviews Will You Be the Best-Prepared Candidate? How to prepare for a job interview that could change your life. http://www.federaldaily.com/jobs/prepared.htm
Federal Salaries: How to Talk Your Way Up the Scale Understand and negotiate your best Federal salary. http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/articles/385-federal-salaries-how-to-talk-your-way-up-the-scale
How to Make Your Government Interview a Success Seven great ways to prepare for that Federal job interview and get that job. http://govcentral.monster.com/benefits/articles/340-how-to-make-your-government-interview-a-success
Prep for a Federal Job in 5 Days Start to finish, how to prepare for the best possible interview. http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,171057,00.html
‘How Old Are You?’ Readers Tell Job Interview Tales How to handle potentially sensitive age-based interview questions. http://marketing-jobs.theladders.com/career-advice/How-Old-Are-You-Job-Interview-Tales
Tactics for Handling a Panel Interview Be prepared and prevail even when you’re outnumbered. http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/handling-panel-interviews/article.aspx
Get ahead — be strategic! Study your target agency’s strategic plan to maximize your job chances! http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0699/062299cc.htm
Interviewing tips, part one Key interview tips from an executive search firm in our area. Don’t miss these! http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0699/062999cc.htm
Interviewing tips, part two More key interview tips from an executive search firm. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0799/070699cc.htm
How likeable are you? In getting hired, your “likeability” is at least as important as your qualifications. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1199/113099cc.htm
Dial up a new job How to prepare and master panel telephone job interviews. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0800/082200cc.htm
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