Good information here, but I recommend sharing an example of a resume next time. I think that's what most people are looking for including your insight. Thumbs up.
Thanks so much for watching! There are many examples of federal resumes available online, but I do agree, seeing an example is always nice. Keep an eye out for this in the future!
Thank you for this video. Very helpful. I have a couple of questions if you don't mind? 1. Do we include our Linkedin profile link? 2. I have a physical disability. Should I disclose that? 3. Regarding including relevant coursework / papers / presentations - Do the papers have to be published? Could they be papers you wrote in college? 4. I’m confused about including a second resume. Is the second resume a condensed version of your federal resume? What should I include in this reduced version of the federal resume? 5. Do I include a professional summary? And if I do include one should I talk about my disability and the challenges I faced with employment? I'm really passionate about help people with disabilities - should I include that? 6. In the experience section do I include the full address? Thank you!
Good questions! I also offer coaching/resume reviews, so if that's something you're interested in, please reach out to me at abby@lwbalance.com. 1. I think including your LinkedIn profile URL is a good idea on any resume, regardless of the type! 2. No, I would not disclose your physical disability. If you are a veteran, your discharge status may indicate you have a disability, but that's the extent of the disclosure I would recommend. You wouldn't want to cause any negative bias that could result in discrimination by disclosing that information. There may be a section in the application process or hiring process that will require you to disclose any necessary accommodations, so do it then. 3. I would only include papers/presentations that are published or were for "scientific" purposes. So unless your college papers were published in a scientific or academic journal, or they're in the process of being reviewed for that, don't include them. 4. The second resume is a tailored resume specifically for the person who is the hiring manager for the job, not the Recruiter/HR. This resume should be 1-2 pages long and only include information relevant to the position you are applying to. Check out this video for more info: ruclips.net/video/ll0c8eL692U/видео.html 5. I am not a huge fan of professional summaries - I think they take up valuable space and most people don't read them. Only include if you have quantifiable information that isn't easily obtained by reading your resume. The information you described in your question seems like a better fit for a cover letter than a resume - again I would not necessarily disclose your disability (as that opens you up to possible discrimination) but you can certainly talk about your passion working with those who have disabilities. 6. I do not think you need to include a full address for each job you have worked for. I think a city/state would suffice! I hope this helps! Best of luck on your federal job application process!
@@LifeWorkBalance Thank you for the tips. I am applying for another position with the federal government. I have a physical disability and I am using a schedule A letter. Do I put my education first in the resume? Currently I have my education before my employment history. It goes like the following: Details about me, Objective, Education, Skills Summary, List of Skills, Employment History, Accomplishments, Computer Software, Volunteer Work, Professional Affiliations, and lastly References. Should I rewrite my federal resume so that my employment history (lacking a bit) is after my education? I am applicable for the job I am applying for because of my physical disability, not because of my employment history. Lastly, since I do not have a lot of employment history, I only have educational accomplishments. Should I put this section after the education section? Or am I overthinking this whole thing and I should just leave the resume alone? Thank you. I appreciate it.
Thanks for this information, it’s very useful. I had no idea how to start and this video clarified my questions. But I have one more question I hope you can help me. I haven’t worked in the states, all my background is in another country with different currency and level of life. How can I calculate my GS level?
Your GS level will be based on your education and experience in a certain job. You can do your best to estimate what your GS level would be and I would recommend starting on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website. Pick a job series that matches your experience and then review the different GS levels to figure out which ones match best. Good luck!
I'm a Federal employee who occasionally reviews--and ranks--resumes. I absolutely HATE seeing walls of text, to be honest. I like seeing bullet points (yes, you can absolutely do that on USAJOBs) and neat little categories.
I AGREE SO MUCH! Big chunks of text are much more common on federal resumes, but this doesn't mean applicants shouldn't do bullet points! Bullet points are much easier for EVERYONE to read! Thanks for watching!
@@LifeWorkBalance You see it often in the DoD. Largely due to former (and older) ex-military folks who are used to the Army's old 'Resumix' system....which was written and formatted in walls-of-text.
@@swampfoxIX Yes. It's always good to know the blocks of text won't disqualify you, BUT it's even better to know that bullet points can give applicants a better chance because it makes the review process SO MUCH EASIER!! Thanks for sharing your insight on this!
Thanks for this!!! If someone has a couple jobs that are super short (I’m talking 1 that was only a couple months, and 1 freak one that was literally a single day), do they have to list those on a federal resume? Or can you just leave those out and put relative experience? Thanks in advance!
Great question! You do not need to include these if they are unrelated. However, if you will be going through a check for security clearance, I would include them. Not all federal jobs require security clearance, so you do not need to include those short, unrelated jobs for every application. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching.
@@LifeWorkBalanceThank you!! Just a follow up to clarify I am understanding correctly. Based on my own experience (my question is in regard to a family member applying to similar positions), I submitted a resume through USAjobs, then later on in the process I had to fill out a separate background check form online where they made it clear I should list an exhaustive job history. Are you saying it is okay to leave out those little jobs on the usajobs resume, but then to make sure to list them when asked to supply them for a background check (if applicable)?
@@kipper6092 Yes. I wouldn't include that information unless it directly relates to the job you are applying to or if you don't want any gaps to show on your resume. However, most HR reviewers will only look for the relevant information, so it just makes it easier (thus a higher likelihood of being moved through) if you can simplify it for them. Thanks for the good question!
Thank you for such a clear and helpful video. Under work experience, what supervisor name and contact are we supposed to put if our supervisor has since left the organization? My field has a lot of turnover and none of my supervisors are still with the facilities.
Thanks for the great question! I would include the name of whoever was your supervisor and their most current contact information (if you have it) in the work experience section. HR and the hiring team definitely understand that supervisors leave and there's always turnover. This information isn't necessarily used to contact the previous supervisor, it's more just so HR/the hiring team have a complete history. If you don't have the contact information for a previous supervisor, I would recommend putting down their old phone number when they were your supervisor. While I don't think this would happen, if someone were to call that number, they would be informed that the supervisor is no longer with the organization and may even be provided with an updated number. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching :)
Great question! If you are applying to a federal HR job, the chances of the HR professional reviewing your initial application package being the same person who will hire you is relatively slim. I think it would be safe to include both resumes.
Unfortunately military service and GS are not equivalent - however, GS grade and level is dependent on experience and/or education. For example, if you were in the military and your job was in information technology, and you wanted a civilian government job in information technology, your military experience would transfer. You also may receive Veteran's Preference, which is a significant benefit.
These ppl don’t know what they’re talking about, including the content creator. There is a military grade to Civil service grade conversion chart. Example: E9 = GS8. Ppl need to stop making govt job videos unless they are actually HR in gov. So much wrong info on YT
This is a big question! Formatting can mean several things: do you mean how do you format your document? Which order do you list things on your resume? Have you checked out my e-book? It can answer some of the main formatting questions! lwbalance.com/2020/05/16/free-resume-e-book/
Hello Abby. My name is Teresa. I just sent you an email and I look forward your response 😇. THANK YOU A LOT for these tips. I'm going to use them all. Blessings of love and peace!
I don’t write resumes but I can help you through the process! Send me an email at abby@lwbalance.com and I’ll forward you a template I recommend using.
Good information here, but I recommend sharing an example of a resume next time. I think that's what most people are looking for including your insight. Thumbs up.
Thanks so much for watching! There are many examples of federal resumes available online, but I do agree, seeing an example is always nice. Keep an eye out for this in the future!
This has been very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
Thanks for watching, Amy!
So technical, i been applying and applying and applying for federal jobs.. I subscribed to your channel though.
Thank you for this video. Very helpful.
I have a couple of questions if you don't mind?
1. Do we include our Linkedin profile link?
2. I have a physical disability. Should I disclose that?
3. Regarding including relevant coursework / papers / presentations - Do the papers have to be published? Could they be papers you wrote in college?
4. I’m confused about including a second resume. Is the second resume a condensed version of your federal resume? What should I include in this reduced version of the federal resume?
5. Do I include a professional summary? And if I do include one should I talk about my disability and the challenges I faced with employment? I'm really passionate about help people with disabilities - should I include that?
6. In the experience section do I include the full address?
Thank you!
Good questions! I also offer coaching/resume reviews, so if that's something you're interested in, please reach out to me at abby@lwbalance.com.
1. I think including your LinkedIn profile URL is a good idea on any resume, regardless of the type!
2. No, I would not disclose your physical disability. If you are a veteran, your discharge status may indicate you have a disability, but that's the extent of the disclosure I would recommend. You wouldn't want to cause any negative bias that could result in discrimination by disclosing that information. There may be a section in the application process or hiring process that will require you to disclose any necessary accommodations, so do it then.
3. I would only include papers/presentations that are published or were for "scientific" purposes. So unless your college papers were published in a scientific or academic journal, or they're in the process of being reviewed for that, don't include them.
4. The second resume is a tailored resume specifically for the person who is the hiring manager for the job, not the Recruiter/HR. This resume should be 1-2 pages long and only include information relevant to the position you are applying to. Check out this video for more info: ruclips.net/video/ll0c8eL692U/видео.html
5. I am not a huge fan of professional summaries - I think they take up valuable space and most people don't read them. Only include if you have quantifiable information that isn't easily obtained by reading your resume. The information you described in your question seems like a better fit for a cover letter than a resume - again I would not necessarily disclose your disability (as that opens you up to possible discrimination) but you can certainly talk about your passion working with those who have disabilities.
6. I do not think you need to include a full address for each job you have worked for. I think a city/state would suffice!
I hope this helps! Best of luck on your federal job application process!
@@LifeWorkBalance Thank you for the tips. I am applying for another position with the federal government. I have a physical disability and I am using a schedule A letter. Do I put my education first in the resume? Currently I have my education before my employment history. It goes like the following: Details about me, Objective, Education, Skills Summary, List of Skills, Employment History, Accomplishments, Computer Software, Volunteer Work, Professional Affiliations, and lastly References.
Should I rewrite my federal resume so that my employment history (lacking a bit) is after my education? I am applicable for the job I am applying for because of my physical disability, not because of my employment history.
Lastly, since I do not have a lot of employment history, I only have educational accomplishments. Should I put this section after the education section?
Or am I overthinking this whole thing and I should just leave the resume alone?
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Thanks for this information, it’s very useful. I had no idea how to start and this video clarified my questions. But I have one more question I hope you can help me. I haven’t worked in the states, all my background is in another country with different currency and level of life. How can I calculate my GS level?
Your GS level will be based on your education and experience in a certain job. You can do your best to estimate what your GS level would be and I would recommend starting on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website.
Pick a job series that matches your experience and then review the different GS levels to figure out which ones match best.
Good luck!
I'm a Federal employee who occasionally reviews--and ranks--resumes. I absolutely HATE seeing walls of text, to be honest. I like seeing bullet points (yes, you can absolutely do that on USAJOBs) and neat little categories.
I AGREE SO MUCH! Big chunks of text are much more common on federal resumes, but this doesn't mean applicants shouldn't do bullet points! Bullet points are much easier for EVERYONE to read! Thanks for watching!
@@LifeWorkBalance You see it often in the DoD. Largely due to former (and older) ex-military folks who are used to the Army's old 'Resumix' system....which was written and formatted in walls-of-text.
@@swampfoxIX Yes. It's always good to know the blocks of text won't disqualify you, BUT it's even better to know that bullet points can give applicants a better chance because it makes the review process SO MUCH EASIER!! Thanks for sharing your insight on this!
Thanks for this!!! If someone has a couple jobs that are super short (I’m talking 1 that was only a couple months, and 1 freak one that was literally a single day), do they have to list those on a federal resume? Or can you just leave those out and put relative experience?
Thanks in advance!
Great question! You do not need to include these if they are unrelated. However, if you will be going through a check for security clearance, I would include them. Not all federal jobs require security clearance, so you do not need to include those short, unrelated jobs for every application. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching.
@@LifeWorkBalanceThank you!! Just a follow up to clarify I am understanding correctly. Based on my own experience (my question is in regard to a family member applying to similar positions), I submitted a resume through USAjobs, then later on in the process I had to fill out a separate background check form online where they made it clear I should list an exhaustive job history. Are you saying it is okay to leave out those little jobs on the usajobs resume, but then to make sure to list them when asked to supply them for a background check (if applicable)?
@@kipper6092 Yes. I wouldn't include that information unless it directly relates to the job you are applying to or if you don't want any gaps to show on your resume. However, most HR reviewers will only look for the relevant information, so it just makes it easier (thus a higher likelihood of being moved through) if you can simplify it for them. Thanks for the good question!
@@LifeWorkBalance Thank you!!
Thank you for such a clear and helpful video. Under work experience, what supervisor name and contact are we supposed to put if our supervisor has since left the organization? My field has a lot of turnover and none of my supervisors are still with the facilities.
Thanks for the great question! I would include the name of whoever was your supervisor and their most current contact information (if you have it) in the work experience section. HR and the hiring team definitely understand that supervisors leave and there's always turnover. This information isn't necessarily used to contact the previous supervisor, it's more just so HR/the hiring team have a complete history. If you don't have the contact information for a previous supervisor, I would recommend putting down their old phone number when they were your supervisor. While I don't think this would happen, if someone were to call that number, they would be informed that the supervisor is no longer with the organization and may even be provided with an updated number.
I hope this helps! Thanks for watching :)
Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
If you are applying to an HR position, should you then only have one resume?
Great question! If you are applying to a federal HR job, the chances of the HR professional reviewing your initial application package being the same person who will hire you is relatively slim. I think it would be safe to include both resumes.
Would serving in the military would be considered a GS?
I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure that serving is not the same as GS. Both are federal employees but they fall under different categories for pay.
Unfortunately military service and GS are not equivalent - however, GS grade and level is dependent on experience and/or education. For example, if you were in the military and your job was in information technology, and you wanted a civilian government job in information technology, your military experience would transfer. You also may receive Veteran's Preference, which is a significant benefit.
@@LifeWorkBalance awesome!! Thanks a bunch
@@nickisme thank you for confirming!
These ppl don’t know what they’re talking about, including the content creator. There is a military grade to Civil service grade conversion chart. Example: E9 = GS8.
Ppl need to stop making govt job videos unless they are actually HR in gov. So much wrong info on YT
How should we format the resumè
This is a big question! Formatting can mean several things: do you mean how do you format your document? Which order do you list things on your resume? Have you checked out my e-book? It can answer some of the main formatting questions! lwbalance.com/2020/05/16/free-resume-e-book/
Hello Abby. My name is Teresa. I just sent you an email and I look forward your response 😇. THANK YOU A LOT for these tips. I'm going to use them all. Blessings of love and peace!
Do you offer your services to make a federal resume?
I don’t write resumes but I can help you through the process! Send me an email at abby@lwbalance.com and I’ll forward you a template I recommend using.
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Thanks!