SES Success Stories

Check out some of the success stories our SES applicants have experienced!

Send us your success stories to: success_stories@resume-place.com

Thomas Andersen, January 2010

Ms. Troutman:
A couple of years ago, I retained your group to help prepare and or tweak my Resume, my ECQs, and my Technical Qualifications for governmental Executive positions. At that time, I worked as Senior Attorney, GS 15 equivalent for a Federal Agency. It was my pleasure and privilege to work with Mike Ottensmeyer on that and another occasion.

Some time later, you used my Resume in your publication regarding successful Resumes. Last month, I was selected to become the Regional Counsel for a Federal Agency, GS-17 Equivalent.

Without the help, sage advice, and diligent recommendations from Mike and your organization, it is safe to say that I would not have been successful in my efforts to earn this recent promotion. I appreciate your business focus.

Thank you!

Henry Wickham, October 2009

Nancy,
I just wanted to let you know that I have an interview for the job you helped me prep my application for tomorrow afternoon. They told me that they had an overwhelming amount of applicants and have selected the top nine for an interview. So thanks to your hard work, I was very competitive. They sent me the job description which is quite similar to my current PD.

Thank you very much for your help. Getting called for an interview on my first try at applying for other SES positions is most encouraging and more than I expected.

Paul McKim, September 2008

Just thought you should know, I closed the deal today with NASA. Long journey, but worth it. Could not have done it without your help. Thanks a million.

Kelly Noga, August 2008

[My husband] Vaughn was placed in an SES role for the EPA and now works downtown DC during the week. Vaughn came from private industry. This is a huge success story…I’ve been in the government (DoD) almost 20 yrs and this is almost unheard of…very impressive! I’ve told several people about what you did and most people don’t realize that there is a business that actually does this sort of thing.

Susan McNally, July 2007

I wanted to let you know that I was selected for the HHS SES candidate development program. Only 13 people were selected from a pool of about 140. Thanks so much for all of the wonderful work you did that got me to this point. I could not have gotten this far without you. You can add me to your list of success stories.

S.M., December 2007

Just wanted to let you know that I just heard that I got selected to be interviewed for the SES Candidate Development Program. Interviews are next week. Thanks again for all of your hard work.

D.B., November 2007

Overall the experience was expensive, but necessary. I did feel a bit rushed at the end as we finalized the application and critique of the ECQs. However, I was confident in my package and I know that I gave it my best. You guys pushed me to get it done and provided guidance and assistance that got me there. Bottom Line: Would I work with you again – yes.

Charlie, November 2007

Just a quick note to let you know that I was approved as an SES last month – in no small measure to all the assistance I received from you. As you may recall I contacted you toward the end of April to ask for your assistance in reviewing/critiqueing my resume and SES application (ECQs). Unfortunately – for you – I needed a quick turn-around since the job announcement was closing on May 3rd. You could not have been more accommodating. You responded to my initial inquiry the same day and I believe we spoke almost every day for the following week until I was comfortable with my package – that included the weekend! You are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in this field, and you provide such excellent service that I will certainly recommend Resume Place to anyone looking for expert, timely, and professional attention in this area. I want to thank you for helping me “make it to the top”. I could not have done it without you.

Phil Berger, May 2008

I wanted to thank you again for your great help in editing my ECQs. Your expertise and experience with OPM were invaluable in working out the changes necessary to pass the QRB! I’m writing to let you know that I finally passed – thanks to you! Great job! Thank you again for all your help!

Karen Garvey, May 2008

I wanted to thank you again for your great help with my SES application materials! You did a great job in expressing my leadership under difficult circumstances – so much of what I do can’t be expressed in a public forum! I am writing to tell you that I was given a tentative job offer today for the position for which I was applying. I accepted and now I suppose I start down the next path of this journey. Thank you again for all your help!

Charles Lee

[I am sending you] the announcement by Grant Nakayama, Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, regarding my appointment as the new permanent director of the Office of Environmental Justice. The announcement was made on December 21. The OPM Board reviewed and approved my package several days prior. Thanks again for your assistance in helping me get my package into shape for this challenge.