
Educate Yourself
Faulty, incomplete or poorly crafted résumés could be keeping you from securing your dream job. Often enough, while you may be the best person for the position, conveying that to the Selecting Official could be a challenge.
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Federal Résumés
Federal résumés are quite different from general résumés. When compiling a federal résumé, additional items should be included.

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is a type of software used by many employers to comb through résumés.


Objective statements are extinct
Objective statements are 1-3 sentences comprised of the candidate’s intention for their future employment.

Cover Letter
First impressions can be everything. A cover letter provides you with the opportunity to introduce yourself to a potential employer, and explain why you would be the best person for the job.
