INDIVIDUAL SERVICES
CRACKING THE FEDERAL
JOB CODE
Together we will explore your Federal and Federal contractor employment goals and provide you with a road map for making your entire
application
THE BEST it can be. The majority of Federal job and Federal contractor job seekers struggle with identifying the right jobs to pursue; writing the
Federal
and Federal contractor resume; understanding the Federal and Federal contractor application process; mastering the Federal and Federal
contractor interview; and negotiating salary. We understand these
challenges and will assist you with all phases of the process. Most clients opt for
our Signature Federal Coaching Package, which includes target job search assistance; Federal or Federal contractor resume writing; interview
preparation; and salary negotiation. The Signature Federal Coaching Package allows us to partner with you through every phase of the entire
process, serving as your
Federal job coach for the next 6 months! Select this link to book an appointment for a FREE consultation.
Once you make the decision to partner with us, we will help you identify the best Federal and Federal contractor jobs for your background and skills.
This is a very important step. Even if you are qualified (sometimes called “minimally qualified”), you may not be found to be BEST qualified and your
application will not move forward to the selection official (hiring manager). Many people make the fatal mistake of applying for jobs for which they
are either minimally or not qualified, and their applications are not forwarded for consideration. Based on our insider knowledge of the Federal HR
selection and hiring process, we will direct you to focus on those jobs for which you are best qualified — which significantly increases the likelihood of
your application moving forward in the process.
WRITING YOUR FEDERAL RESUME
A Certified Federal Resume Writer will write your Federal resume to target those Federal jobs for which you are best qualified. It is extremely
important to have a solid Federal resume that meets all Federal guidelines and gets the highest possible score from the Agency HR staff. Typically,
Federal resumes are about five (5) pages long and include detail regarding your particular duties, responsibilities, results and accomplishments. We
will remove private sector language that is NOT recognized by the Federal HR Specialist and replace it with Federal language and core competencies
that ARE recognized and understood by Federal HR staff. Using core competencies developed by the Office of Personnel Management, we will “marry”
the information the HR Specialists are looking for with your current and past job experiences. The result is a document that will look very different
from others that are submitted and one that will grab the attention of the HR staff!
WRITING YOUR SES RESUME/ECQs
A Certified Federal Resume Writer will write your Senior Executive Service (SES) Federal resume and write and/or edit your Senior Executive
Service ECQs (Executive Core Qualifications).
These documents are required by the Office of Personnel Management and are critical to your
application package. Both must be well written
and directly relate to the core competencies required by the Federal Government for Senior Executive
Service applicants.
INCORPORATING YOUR KSAs
Many agencies (96%) no longer require separate KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) essays / narratives. It is still your responsibility as the
applicant to address the KSAs in the body of your resume. It is important not to overlook this step; your KSAs must be woven into your resume and
they must be directly related to the skills desired by the agency. It is like a puzzle; all the pieces must fit together in order to move your application
package forward to the hiring manager. We will ensure this important step is completed as part of the Federal resume writing phase of our
partnership.
Learn from a former GS-15 hiring manager how to ace the Federal interview using a fool-proof formula. Federal interviews are generally more
competitive than others – usually consisting of a panel of three or more interviewers asking interview
questions that are very challenging.
Understand the reasoning behind the questions asked and learn how to “think on your feet” in a stressful
situation.
CAREER COACHING AND CONSULTATION
Assess where you are in your Federal sector and Federal contractor job search and get answers to some of your job search questions. A Certified
Federal Career Strategist who knows the Federal Government arena will guide you through the process of searching for and landing your Federal or
Federal contractor job or promotion. Partnering with an expert can help accelerate the process and help you avoid the most common pitfalls as you
pursue your career goals.
“CRACKING THE CODE TO YOUR FEDERAL JOB SEARCH” SEMINAR
This
FREE
seminar
is
targeted
to
those
participants
who
need
to
understand
the
nuts
and
bolts
of
the
Federal
and
Federal
contractor
job
search
process. Topics include:
•
Understanding
the
Federal
and Federal contractor
job
road
map;
•
Qualifying
for
Federal
and Federal contractor
jobs;
•
Reviewing
Federal
and Federal contractor
vacancy
announcements;
•
Understanding
how
Federal
HR
staff
score
your
application;
•
Writing
your
Federal
or Federal contractor
resume.
Seminar
is
led
by
Corliss
Jackson,
MPA,
former
GS-15
HR
Manager
with
the
Office
of
Personnel
Management
(OPM).
To
view
a
calendar
of
upcoming
seminars,
please
visit
our
events page
.
BOOT CAMP - WRITE YOUR FEDERAL RESUME IN ONE DAY
With the help of the Federal Job Results team, you will receive A List assistance and leave this experience with a wealth of knowledge, insight, and
overwhelming sense of accomplishment as you draft your self-designed Federal resume. Your Federal dream job is just one day away!
What you will accomplish at the Federal Resume Writing Boot Camp:
•
Identifying the best Federal jobs for your background;
•
Understanding the qualifications standards;
•
Communicating your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) to the Federal hiring team;
•
Documenting your accomplishments;
•
Writing your very own Federal resume!
Boot Camp is offered in Washington, DC on a routine basis. CLICK HERE FOR BOOT CAMP REGISTRATION
TAILORED
GROUP TRAINING WORKSHOPS
In-person facilitated workshops are available to maximize your personal investment in obtaining a Federal or Federal contractor job. Typical workshop
topics include:
•
Understanding the Federal and Federal contractor job road map;
•
Qualifying for Federal and Federal contractor jobs;
•
Reviewing Federal and Federal contractor vacancy announcements;
•
Writing project success stories;
•
Writing your Federal or Federal contractor resume.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: SF-85 & SF-86 ASSISTANCE *
Once you have received your job offer for a position that requires a security clearance or public trust, you will be asked to complete an SF-86 or SF-
85. These forms will be used as part of your background investigation. The SF-86 is a very lengthy form that many people find intimidating and
sometimes intrusive. The SF-85 is a shorter form, but it too can be daunting. They are often not completed properly which can cause a significant
delay in the
investigative process. You may find that it is a good good idea to meet with a consultant to ensure that your
SF-85/86 is completed
properly. We can assist you with the SF-85/86 data collection and application process.
*Use of this service does not guarantee a positive adjudication nor receipt of a National Security Clearance.
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GROUP SERVICES
NEGOTIATING YOUR SALARY
Many are unaware that when you join the Federal government for the first time it is the one and only time you can negotiate both your salary and
your vacation leave. We will work with you to develop a strategy to present to the Federal HR staff to assist you in reaching for a higher salary and
more vacation time. After all, who doesn’t want more time off?
WRITING YOUR FEDERAL CONTRACTOR / CORPORATE (PRIVATE SECTOR) RESUME
Using the most innovative and up-to-date techniques in the job search field, we will write your corporate resume to draw attention to your
competencies. We will ensure that your resume is in one of the preferred HR formats, and that we highlight your most marketable skills.
WRITING YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE
Optimize your LinkedIn profile with our insider’s tips and tricks. We will use our expertise to market your skills, develop your personal brand, and
grab the attention of your target audience. We will partner with you to harness the power of Linked In so you can be successful in your job search.
From the comfort of your home, view our on-line training webinars. We’ve brought together subject matter experts to share insider information
and provide you with the knowledge you need to land that Federal or corporate sector job. Let FJR Academy help you break through the red,
white and blue tape – and land your dream job! Select this link to view our webinars.
WEBINARS (ON-DEMAND)
Now is the time to land that Federal Job! Call Us Today at
703-509-8677