Product Description

4th Edition of The Federal Resume Guidebook, Strategies for Writing a Winning Federal Electronic Resume, KSA's and Essays. Almost all federal agencies now require you to use online resume builders to submit your resume. This book shows you how to: Use online resume builders, including USAJOBS, Quick hire, Avue Central and Resumix. Maximize the effectiveness and readability of your online resume. Determine which keywords to use. Write KSA's, ECQ's, Essays, and Short Answers. Get the federal job you want. Includes dozens of samples federal resumes in online resume builders

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20292 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781593574260
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"Clues you in to what is essential for applying and reveals how to present this information to capture attention." -- Paul Krumsiek, Federal Personnel Manager, Department of Justice

"Cutting-edge, totally helpful, and trustworthy guidance! When you want a federal job, you absolutely must consult this book." -- Joyce Lain Kennedy, syndicated careers columnist, Tribune Media Services; author, Resumes for Dummies

"Kathy Troutman is the master of the Federal resume. Follow her advice and you'll have the competitive edge." -- Michael S. Dobson, author, Managing Up! 59 Ways to Build a Career-Advancing Relationship with Your Boss

"No stone is left unturned in Troutman's quest to demystify the federal job application process." -- Katy Saldarini, Book Reviewer, GovExec.com

"Troutman's approach makes it easy to address all the major difficulties of applying to the federal system." -- Cecilia Luna, Spouse Employment Assistance Program Manager, U.S. Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico

"Clues you in to what is essential for applying and reveals how to present this information to capture attention." -- Paul Krumsiek, Federal Personnel Manager, Department of Justice

"Cutting-edge, totally helpful, and trustworthy guidance! When you want a federal job, you absolutely must consult this book." -- Joyce Lain Kennedy, syndicated careers columnist, Tribune Media Services; author, Resumes for Dummies

"Kathy Troutman is the master of the Federal resume. Follow her advice and you'll have the competitive edge." -- Michael S. Dobson, author, Managing Up! 59 Ways to Build a Career-Advancing Relationship with Your Boss

"No stone is left unturned in Troutman's quest to demystify the federal job application process." -- Katy Saldarini, Book Reviewer, GovExec.com

"Troutman's approach makes it easy to address all the major difficulties of applying to the federal system." -- Cecilia Luna, Spouse Employment Assistance Program Manager, U.S. Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico

Two weeks ago the very bright son of an old friend asked if I could help him get a government job. They, the father and son, figured that with 30 years of covering the federal establishment I would have special insights. That I would know who to see, where to go and what to do when they got there. I told him to get a copy of the Federal Resume Guidebook. There was a time, eons ago, when you went to a federal agency, filled out a form, took a test and maybe, maybe, maybe, heard back and got a job. But that was then and this is now. --Mike Causey, Federal News Radio

When it comes to federal resume writing, there is no one with the depth and quality of information that Kathryn Troutman has. With 30+ years of experience preparing federal resumes, she knows the inside secrets for what it takes to get noticed and get hired! --Wendy S. Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRW, Executive Director - Career Masters Institute

Widely recognized as the indisputable go-to expert on federal resumes, Troutman has updated her classic book by introducing a new outline format that easily morphs into any resume builder - a transformational concept in this usage, but not unlike school assignments calling for you to turn in the title and outline of an assigned paper to avoid wasting time and missing the mark with useless information.

Additionally, Troutman has penned more new chapters in the Federal Resume Guidebook, 4th Edition, including tips on three ways to write KSAs (long, short and list-style), and on mastering the quesionnaires (a new assessment portion on the federal application). Full disclosure: I never write a word about federal resumes without checking with Kathryn Troutman. Which is why I always know what I'm talking about on this highly specialized topic. --Joyce Lain Kennedy, Syndicated Careers Columnist, Tribune Media Services; and Author, Resumes for Dummies, 5th Ed.

Two weeks ago the very bright son of an old friend asked if I could help him get a government job. They, the father and son, figured that with 30 years of covering the federal establishment I would have special insights. That I would know who to see, where to go and what to do when they got there. I told him to get a copy of the Federal Resume Guidebook. There was a time, eons ago, when you went to a federal agency, filled out a form, took a test and maybe, maybe, maybe, heard back and got a job. But that was then and this is now. --Mike Causey, Federal News Radio

When it comes to federal resume writing, there is no one with the depth and quality of information that Kathryn Troutman has. With 30+ years of experience preparing federal resumes, she knows the inside secrets for what it takes to get noticed and get hired! --Wendy S. Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRW, Executive Director - Career Masters Institute

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!