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Your resume is your marketing tool in which to describe why you may be the best candidate for the position for which you are applying .  \n\n| When writing your resume, you should consider your accomplishments, making your resume is results-driven. It is best to break your resume down into major sections, outlining personal information, education, experience and other qualifying information. The Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may specify information that must be included on your resume, so please read it carefully. Using the Resume Builder in USAJOBS helps ensure that you include this essential information. The following information is required when applying for Federal positions. Omitting this information could result in your being determined unqualified for the position. |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>The following sections are required when applying for Federal positions. Omitting this information could result in your being determined unqualified for the position. Particularly important are the dates of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week in each position. | Personal Information\u003Cbr>Full Name Mailing Address Email Address Phone Number Citizenship Military Status | Education\u003Cbr>School Name, Country, City/State Zip Code Degree Attained or Pursuing/Major\u003Cbr>Completion Date or Expected Date of Completion Major-GPA* required if stated in JOA\u003Cbr>Total Credits (if not completed)*\u003Cbr>Honors*\u003Cbr>Job-Related Coursework* |\n|  | *This information is optional, but recommended. |  |\n| Also Include the Following Information (if applicable)\u003Cbr>• Selective Service Registration Status (Males)\u003Cbr>• Eligibility for Derived Veterans Preference (information can be [found at](found at www.OPM.gov)[ ](found at www.OPM.gov)[www.OPM.gov](found at www.OPM.gov)[ ](found at www.OPM.gov)[or](or www.Fedshirevets.gov)[ ](or www.Fedshirevets.gov)[www.Fedshirevets.gov](or www.Fedshirevets.gov) )\u003Cbr>• Federal Employee Status (Current Federal civilian employee, former Federal employee [with or without] reinstatement eligibility)\u003Cbr>• Any Hiring Paths for which you may be eligible\u003Cbr>Example of Work Experience\u003Cbr>Employer Name and Full Address or City and State Job Title, Grade (if Federal), Rank (if Military) Salary*\u003Cbr>Employment Dates (month/year – month/year)– critical in determining amount of experience Number of Hours Worked Per Week – critical in determining amount of experience Supervisor’s Name and Phone Number\u003Cbr>May we contact your current supervisor?*\u003Cbr>Duties and Accomplishments-You must show how your skills and experiences meet the qualifications and other requirements listed in the JOA to be considered for the job. Also, consider the level of your experience. For instance, did you serve as a team lead or a team member? Also, include examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the duties of the position, at the level required for the job.\u003Cbr>Use numbers, percentages or dollars to quantify your accomplishments. Include examples of how you saved time, money, managed money, improved a process, etc. Examples: Improved |  |  |\n\ncustomer service ratings by 15%; presented with the Director’s Award for implementing process improvements for incoming contracts.  \nTailor your resume to the job of interest. Be sure to address the job-related competencies that are detailed in the announcement and emphasize your strengths. Hiring agencies will look for specific terms in your resume to make sure you have the necessary experience they’re seeking. For example, if the qualifications section says you need conduct “data analysis”, your resume should include the term “data analysis” and how you used the skill.  \nMake your resume easy to read. In other w","cbCainWbF92gcTkw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainWbF92gcTkw","pdf",390594,"English","# Writing an Effective Federal Resume\n## Required Sections and JOA Alignment\n## Education, Employment Dates, and Hours Worked\n## Additional Information (When Applicable)\n## Work Experience and Accomplishments\n## Tailoring, Readability, and Plain Language","[{\"question\":\"What is the core purpose of a Federal resume in the application process?\",\"answer\":\"A Federal resume is a marketing tool to describe job-related skills and demonstrate the ability to perform well in the target position. 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