5-page SES Federal Resumes
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The 5-Page SES Federal Resume
The newest Executive Federal Resume format for SES positions is written in 5 pages which includes: 5 ECQs, Technical Qualifications AND your executive career history and a short version of the Context-Challenge-Action-Results Model.
“Working from a framework developed by OPM and agencies, a new pilot group will broaden use of a resume-based SES hiring model, implementing related tools and templates to expand talent pipelines and incorporate procedural efficiencies.” Senior Executive Services Initiative Report, Feb. 18, 2011
The SES Federal Resume is an executive resume which includes the entire work history, education, certifications, plus at least five Leadership Accomplishments. Within a concise, leadership-style writing of 5 pages, this resume will include:
- Your work history details for the last 10 years with accomplishments
- Keywords from the announcement and from the senior level responsibilities typically required in federal positions: strategic planning, policy development, and leadership development
- Professional profile of expertise and highlights of significant experience for the prior 10 years
- Properly edited and formatted history of education, certifications, honors, awards, and relevant training
- The Executive Federal Resume will be designed based on the announcement instructions: as an Executive Federal Resume or as one of the ECQ Federal Resumes that could be 3 or 5 pages in length