Product Description

Shows where to find federal jobs and how to navigate the different application processes for the many federal agencies. Expert step-by-step guidance and resume samples for applying for jobs with the federal government.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #242258 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 430 pages

Review
"...This is a good, thorough review of how to approach federal agencies, written and designed in a reader-friendly style." -- Career Opportunity News, March/April 2004

Kathy Troutman is the master of the Federal resume. Follow her advice and you’ll have the competitive edge. -- Michael S. Dobson, Author,

From the Publisher
Each book is signed by the author Kathryn Kraemer Troutman who is the founder and president of The Resume Place, Inc., a service business located in Baltimore MD,specializing in writing and designing professional federal and private-sector resumes, as well as coaching and education in the federal hiring process.

From the Author
All books are signed by the Author Kathryn K.Trotuman Owner and President of The Resume Place

Customer Reviews

Federal Resume Guidebook
I have this book as well as Ten Steps to a Federal Job. What a lifesaver. Who knew all the detail needed to get a federal job! These books are easy to digest, easy to follow, then they become a resource that I have used repeatedly. These books will take the fear out of the application process. In addition, a time saver is the "free" access to templates to help build the necessary documents. I used the template, and had a problem (turned out to be AOL as the problem). At 8am I wrote an email using the "contact us" tab on the web site the templates are located on. With-in fifteen minutes, the author herself (Kathryn K. Troutman) emailed me back and stayed with me until the issue was resolved. A short time later a technical support person contacted me by phone to make sure things were resolved. If that was not lightning fast, I do not know what is. A person whom I did not know recommended these books to me, now I am telling everyone I know (and don't know) about them!

A good start...
This is a good book for putting together a government résumé, but it stops short of going through the entire government process. There is not adequate information on KSA writing and putting together a total government-ready package. For this level of material, the book nudges you toward using the publisher's consulting / writing service, which is on the expensive side depending on what positions you are going after.

Overall, it's a good book to get started with. You may need additional help down the road, though.

Federal Resume Guidebook 3rd Edition
I would like to say thank you Kathryn Kraemer Troutman for writing such a "user friendly" book. This is a must have for anyone seeking a position within the Federal Government. I found this book to be extremely helpful in preparing my first federal resume. I think that the outline and content of my resume will result in my being hired! I am that confident!