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The Federal Government is hiring and we expertly prepare federal resumes for government jobs using our ISO 9001 guided qualiity development process. Read about the Federal Hiring Frenzy. Our team of federal resume writers are sought after by college graduates seeking entry into the federal government all the way to Senior Executive Service (SES - the highest level of government employees) candidates. HOW ARE FEDERAL JOBS FILLED? Read the article below. Federal employees seeking promotions, transfers to other federal agencies, change of career fields/series need the guidance and development of our Certified Federal Resume Writing Team. Read about the cost of being unemployed.   Military Generals, Admirals, Colonels, Captains, and other high ranking officers, as well as Chief Warrant Officers through privates, airmen and seamen seek the service of our Certified Military Resume Writers to develop hard-hitting and demilitarized resumes for transition to private sector or federal government jobs. NEW! Read about opportunities as an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Federal Resume Application Formats: There are a number of different federal application formats you may encounter, depending upon the hiring agency. Each has its own restrictions and requirements for content and size. A few of the more popular formats are explained further here. Army CPOL Resumix | USAJOBS Format | Navy CHARTS Format | AVUE Format | Quickhire Format “I am a senior executive who was in a very unique predicament. I was conditionally accepted by the hiring authority for an SES position, but the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) did not accept the ECQ statements I wrote. I only had one week to get my new ECQ submitted and approved by OPM. On top of this, if my ECQs were not accepted the second time around, I would have to wait for 12 months before applying for anymore SES positions. To put it simply, CareerPro’s team came to the rescue. My writer worked closely with me to rewrite my ECQs and submit them by the deadline. OPM accepted them, and I am on board in a certified SES Position!” -ARD Civlians from the private sector require our resume writing help to develop federal job applications for all 223 federal agencies. Our expert Career Coaches can assist you with finding the right agency, general series and grade that best matches your experience, skills and education. This process alone can save you months of confusion and can expedite your federal job search. There are thousands of open positions for all civil service career fields, including Department of Homeland Security, TSA Security, the Department of Energy, US Marshall Service, Secret Service, Border Patrol, FBI, CIA, Department of Transportation and more. The positions are located throughout the United States and worldwide. Typically, a requirement for a Federal job is a unique federal resume, different from the civilian version. The Federal Employment Resume - whether it is an OF-612 replacement, or a Resumix format, contains more information than the civilian form. Federal Resume Federal job announcements require additional statements. These statements are known as KSA - Knowledge, Skills, and Ability statements. If they are asked for, they are required. Typically, they are 3/4 to 1-1/2 page answers to questions related to the job you are applying for - and each KSA will be graded from 5 to 20 points per answer. They can be daunting questions to answer. We offer our expertise in writing these KSA statements, highlighting your experience to ensure maximum KSA ranking. Read About KSAs Senior Executive Service positions - SES - require specialized formats and detailed Executive Core Qualifications or ECQ statements and they must be extremely well composed in order to be accepted. We are experts in the processes required. Read About SES and ECQ Advantages to Hiring our Writers: With over two decades of specialized expertise and proven success as federal resume and military transition writing experts why not hire the best writing team in the industry? As authors of the Certified Military Resume Writing credential we have raised the bar industry-wide so our veteran's receive the best resume products possible. Our resume writers have successfully completed over 50,000 resumes and hold a 99.6% satisfaction rate. Our mission is to provide our clients with the best, personalized service available to achieve maximum results in this highly competitive employment environment. As the only career services organization to utilize an IS0 9001 guided quality process we know what works and remain change-agents and visionary's in the careers industry. We are standing by and ready to assist you in this most important endeavor. We thank you for your military and civil service and invite you to call us for a free consultation at (800) 471-9201. See what our clients have to say. Click Here

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"My number one recommendation to those leaving the military is to hire a resume writing service; if you are seeking federal employment it is absolutely necessary. Even if you are being recruited by a headhunter, there will come a day when you need to have a solid resume. Preparing it soon after leaving the service will makes it more accurate, more detailed, and more descriptive. Service members are not used to having to ask for a job – there is an art to it." Barbara Lubkin

"Bruce ~ Thank you for the great resume! I'm finalist for a job that's 10 mins from my home...just awaiting PPP list to clear (Think 1 person hit). Take care and God bless," Ralph

"I would like to thank Jan Leary for her outstanding support and excellent craftsman skills with my KSA’s and resume. I have already given your organization to a few of my friends that are retiring soon. Keep up the great work, and Jan is worth her weight in gold." Anthony Martin

"Jan, The resume presentation was excellent. I really appreciate your staff (Johnny and Darrell), who were extremely accommodating and your superb customer service. Ms. Leary, I have a confession to make. I used your services before when you were located on Mercer University Dr. I secured the job I have now nearly 8 years ago, with the resume you compiled for me. So it was no surprise to me when I decided to make a career change, where to go for assistance. I am patiently waiting to see what is in store for me now. God bless you and your organization. I only hope that I will be as successful as you, in the future." Just, Chantea

"I am currently on a contract with DynCorp in Africa. The resume you done for me was wonderful, I have no complaints whatsoever. I sincerely appreciate the time you took and the effort you put into making my resume the best it could possibly be. I will definitely recommend you to anyone I know who my be looking for a resume that would place them heads above the rest in the competitive market of world job search. Thank you again," V/R Joseph Dorman

"I called CareerPro Global after looking on the internet for help with an SES package. I was in a time crunch, did not know where to start, and I did not feel I had any of the expertise to be considered for the position but thought I should talk to someone before I decided not to apply. Upon my initial contact I was immediately put at ease. They showed me I not only qualified, that I was a strong contender for the position. They assured me right up front they would do all the work and all I would have to do is answer their questions, provide the background information and RELAX. True to their word my resume and technical skills were done in an amazing amount of time. The greatest surprise to me was the answers to the ECQs were EXACTLY how I would have answered the questions if I had the time to sit down and write them myself. It is because of their skill, caring and encouragement I made it to the board and was interviewed for the SES. Without them I would never have applied. " Carol Susan Kisthardt, NCIS

Begin Here - Send Your Data: Submit your military career documentation. Allow our military transition resume and career experts to review, recommend and develop the most competitive and interview winning Federal Government - Civil Service, Private Sector, and Government Contractor Resumes.

Federal Job Search: Search www.usajobs.opm.gov to locate Federal job openings of interest. All current Federal job opening are listed in the www.usajobs.opm.gov web site. Here you are able to search by announcement number, job title, series, agency and/or geographic location. Submit your positions to us for review.

Send Federal Vacancy Announcement: To determine qualification criteria, eligibility and review in developing KSAs, Essay Questions, ECQs, TQs, MTQs and other narrative statements. One of the most critical aspects of your application package and the determining qualification factor to achieve "best qualified" status.

Send DOD Contractor or Private Sector job openings: Allow our staff to review your job interests in private sector positions and recommend the most effective resume development strategy to ensure job-winning interviews.

Confused? Career Transition Consultation: Request a 30-45 minute career transition consultation to discuss and define career transition goals, navigate the Federal Job Search process, determine qualification criteria, application process requirements and current marketing strategies. Cost: $95.00 - $125.00.

How Federal Jobs are Filled By Barbara Adams, CPRW, CEIP, CMRC, CFRW The federal government is the nation’s single largest employer, with more than 35,000 vacancies listed on its official Web site, www.USAJobs.com, per day. However, many people who attempt to gain employment with the federal government often find the process to not only be intimidating, but also frustrating. While many agencies within the government fill their vacancies much in the same way as private companies, there are some very notable differences. One of the biggest sources of confusion to the job-seeker exploring federal employment for the first time is understanding the types of vacancies and the eligibility criteria for each. Unlike the private sector, where a candidate submits a resume and cover letter for a vacancy for which a candidate believes they possess the qualifications, the federal government operates a little differently. To begin with, there are three categories of federal jobs within the executive branch. Each category has its own unique set of criteria for eligibility, including but not limited to specific education levels, security clearances, professional certifications and licenses, and, in some limited cases (such as FBI special agent positions), age and physical condition mandates. The Three Categories of Federal Jobs Competitive Service - This covers jobs that fall solely under the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) jurisdiction and which are subject to the civil service laws passed by Congress to ensure that applicants and employees receive fair and equal treatment in the hiring process. Candidates are chosen from an applicant pool based on their qualifications and how closely they meet the desired competencies stated in the vacancy announcement. Competitive service jobs cover the majority of federal employment opportunities. The objective is to identify the best qualified candidates for the vacancy. Applicants typically consist of persons from the private sector, the federal employment ranks, and former military service personnel who are attempting to transition to post-military employment. Excepted Service - Excepted service positions are excepted by law because the agencies offering these types of positions have direct ties to national security and/or intelligence functions. Examples of positions that fall under excepted service include attorneys, chaplains, and medical doctors, because for these types of jobs, it is difficult to use standard qualification requirements such as what’s used in competitive jobs to rate applicants. Examples of agencies that fill the bulk of their vacancies via excepted service include the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of State, the National Security Agency, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While civilian, transitioning military, and existing government professionals are invited to apply for these positions, they need to be aware that these jobs are usually filled under a special circumstance, such as part-time or temporary positions in remote locations or when there is a critical hiring need. Also, since these jobs are directly tied to national security, candidates will typically need to pass a government security screening, a physical fitness test, and other special criteria depending on the position. Excepted service positions are not required by law to be posted on USAJobs.com. Candidates who are interested in these types of position should consult the official Web sites of the agencies that offer this type of employment opportunity. Senior Executive Service (SES) - The SES was established by Title IV of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and focuses on top management positions within the federal government (those at a GS-15 or higher). These professionals are the equivalent of Directors, Vice Presidents, and CEOs of medium- to large-scale companies in the private sector. They are the people who are given the challenges associated with leading the continuing transformation of the federal government. Unlike the competitive and excepted service jobs, SES positions are not graded; instead, salary is linked to individual performance. Members of the SES are not eligible for locality pay. There are two ways in which a candidate may apply for SES positions. The first is to apply directly to a federal agency offering an SES vacancy. The second is to apply to the federal agency’s SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), to gain the eligibility necessary for a career appointment to an SES position without further competition. Competitive Service Jobs: Who’s Eligible for Employment The basic criterion for Competitive Service jobs is United States citizenship. A candidate will submit an application packet consisting of a federal resume (which varies from a civilian resume), and other documentation such as a Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) statement; formal education transcripts, DD-214s, and others. Eligible candidates are then grouped into three categories: Candidates who have applied and met the qualification requirements for a specific vacancy announcement. This is the most common method of entry for candidates who are new to the federal hiring process. Candidates who have civil service status. These are candidates already employed by the federal government who are eligible for noncompetitive movement within the competitive service. When these candidates are chosen for positions, it’s usually the result of a merit promotion, reassignment, transfer, or reinstatement. Candidates that qualify for a special noncompetitive appointing authority established by law or executive order. This category includes military veterans who are eligible for Veteran’s Preference points, or members of the Peace Corps.

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