Federal Resume Guidebook: A Step-By-Step Guidebook for Writing a Federal Resume in Accordance With the Office of Personnel Management's Flyer, Of-510

by Kathryn K. Troutman

The federal government has changed the way people apply for jobs. Rather than using application SF-171, the government now requires a special resume called "the federal resume" which is read by a scanner. This book provides readers with valuable software that shows how to conform to the new federal resume standards and also provides a scannable resume.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

223 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1997

About the author

Kathryn Troutman is a leading expert in federal jobs, a hot topic with the change of administration and the current downturn in the economy. She brings over 30 years of experience in this unique marketplace and has the ability to take the complex subject of federal job searching and break it down into understandable steps.

She is the author of the recently-released Second Edition of Ten Steps to a Federal Job: How to Get a Job in the Obama Administration, which is updated from the original 2001 issue. The first Ten Steps book was honored as the Best Career Guide of 2002 by the Publishers Marketing Association.

Troutman wrote the first book on the federal resume format in 1995 in response to the government's move to replace the cumbersome SF-171 form with the resume. These days, she is known as the "Federal Resume Guru," and her book, The Federal Resume Guidebook, is a best-seller and in its 4th printing. Over 100 US government agencies hire Troutman to speak as a master trainer each year, and her presentations on writing federal resumes are popular.

Troutman has been interviewed by both national print and electronic media outlets on how to get a job in the Federal (and Obama) administration. Troutman is also a columnist for eight online federal and military employment websites. In addition, Troutman is a trainer's trainer. She has established two certification programs for career counselors on federal job searching. A licensed curriculum, based on her Ten Steps, is taught around the world.

Troutman's message is that there are many desirable federal jobs, but you must know the right way to apply. Featured in the 2nd edition of Ten Steps to a Federal Job are 24 jobseekers who took her recommended steps and landed their dream jobs with Uncle Sam.

Besides federal employment, Troutman also speaks passionately on "Staying Successful with a Small Business and Women Entrepreneurs." Troutman's firm, the Resume Place, has been in business for over 25 years, and she and the company continue to grow and evolve.

Reviews

[Theodene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information. Helpful for the job seeker applying for federal resumes. Still needs a bit more information, though, like a glossary of terms commonly found on usajobs.

[Rekishia McMillan · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a veteran employment services representative, this book has proven to be an invaluable tool. I have used on a regular basis to assist the veteran community apply for employment within the Federal sector. This book takes the confusion out of the application process and provides outstanding examples for of the Federal resume format and KSA essays, two main areas that most individuals struggle with. In addition to the book, I also refer to Kathryn's web site often to review the videos along with the material provided in the book. Her web site includes free builder tools for the resume, KSA's and cover letter. She covers ALL of the bases. If you are serious about working in Federal guide, this is a must read book.

[Linda Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This might be boring but following the instructions works. If you want to get a federal job, read this guide for help with writing a good resume.

[Modern Bookworm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative, quick, and easy guide to read…now time to put the tips to the test.

[Shana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first source I have found with actual examples of what a federal resume should look like.

[Mills College Library]

650.142 T861 2016

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

So much information, and yet it failed to give advise on how to navigate the sequester.