Federal Resumes for First-timers!

If you have worked in the private sector, we caution that writing a federal resume will be quite a different process than your past resume writing experiences. The federal resume is typically 4 or 5 pages! We are experts at “building content” to match federal job announcements.

The federal resume is a document that will reflect your qualifications for a certain position at a specific “grade” (salary). It is THE document the federal hiring specialist will review to determine your qualifications for the position before referring you to the hiring manager. This document MUST contain the information required as stated in the vacancy announcement, including your education, experience, and certification or licenses, if applicable.

Our Certified Federal Resume Writers (CRFWs) know how to match your qualifications (from other public or private sectors) to a particular position and grade. A successful federal resume requires highly technical writing and expert knowledge of Office of Personnel Management’s Classification Standards and Qualifications Standards. Our professional resume writers have this expertise.

Our Certified Federal Resume Writers follow the insight, information, and recommended instructions found in the Merit Systems Protection Board’s expert studies regarding the Civil Service and Merit Systems employment and hiring. The CFRWs are also trained and qualified in reviewing the Office of Personnel Management’s Qualifications and Classification Standards for each of the positions that you are seeking to ensure that you qualify for them.