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FEDERAL RESUME WRITING
Presented by NASA 2016 BEYA STEM Conference
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What is a Resume?• Summary of knowledge, skills, abilities,
and accomplishments • Marketing tool• First impression• Ever changing document
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Resume Types
• Functional• Chronological• Combination• Government
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Chronological
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Government
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Most Common Mistakes
10. Inappropriate email address
9. Errors/Misspellings8.“References upon
Request”7. Inconsistent format 6.No accomplishments
5.Irrelevant material4. Lack of specificity3. Pictures/graphics2.Too long/short1. Distortions/Lies
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Cardinal Rules
Use 1 inch margins Proofread
Limit abbreviations Use simple font
Print on quality paper Remain consistent
across the document
× Include personal information
× Use “I”, “me”, “my”× Include pictures
× Make photocopies× Include irrelevant
information
Do Don’t
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Resume components
1. Contact information2. Objective/Summary3. Education4. Experience/Skills5. Honors, Affiliations, Awards, Activities
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Objective/Summary
Objective Summary
*Both are optional. If included, tailor to position description
Tells what you are seeking.
Example: Seeking a full timeposition as a sports writer with LRT News.
Tells the readers about yourselfand what you are seeking.
Example: Office manager andsupervisor with 10 years of experience in payroll seekinga full time position with Zenos Corporation.
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Education
Degree University Expected graduation Current GPA Relevant coursework
Research/Focus area Conferences/Paper
presentations Thesis work
Undergraduate Student Graduate Student
*Only include high school information until you have established yourself in college
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Experience
• Employers’ name• City and state of
employment• Employment dates • Salary
• Job title• Tasks and
accomplishments• Supervisors’ name
and number (Contact consent)
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CAR Model
• Write down a challenge, task, project, or situation
• Describe the actions taken to accomplish the task or resolve the challenge
• Identify skills and knowledge used• Specifically describe the
outcomes/results
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Challenge Worked on company’s campaign.
ActionAdministered
TestedDesigned
SupportedMeasured
Researched
ResultsReducedIncreased
SavedEliminated
Action Statement
“Designed and implemented new
International campaign resulting in 28% increase
in revenue.”
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Skills
Can be listed…
Skills: C++, JAVA, Front Page, BASIC, Oracle
…and consider incorporating them into job descriptions
• Assisted in the software development of network management product using C++ that resulted in 28% revenue increase.
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Training and Certification
× CPR√ Certified Financial Planner√ Cisco Certification× Anger Management
*Define certifications/trainings specific to your company that others might not be familiar with.
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Activities and Awards• College awards and activities first
followed by high school (if you’re in your 1st or 2nd year of college)
• Recognition from employers • Volunteer work • Include those related to your major
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References Someone who…
1. You’ve actually worked with2. Has a good reputation in their
position and the industry3. You have a good relationship with4. Knows your goals and can speak to
your competencies
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USAJOBS & Your Resume
• Store up to 5 resumes on your profile (one is searchable)
• Resume builder • Plain text document• Emphasis relevant KSAs• Read directions carefully (eligibility, deadline,
required documents)• Be honest and accurate• View your application status
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