This book is designed to help people who seek their first federal government job as well as federal employees who want to advance in the system. The process of getting a government job often involves preparing complex applications or specialized resumes which include the "resumix." One complication of the federal hiring process is that the resume used for federal employment is not the same as the resume used to obtain civilian employment. This book shows examples of effective federal resumes and "resumix" that have worked for real people. The book doesn't simply "tell how" to write the resumix or federal resume; it actually "shows how" to write effective federal resumes in sample after sample related to multiple fields. This book will do a great deal to make the federal hiring process understandable as it illuminates one of the most complex features of getting a government job: writing the federal resume or resumix. In addition to the federal resume, application for federal employment can be made by preparing the Optional Form 612 (OF 612). This book also contains examples of the 612 application.

This book is designed to help people who seek their first federal government job as well as federal employees who want to advance in the system. The process of getting a government job often involved preparing complex applications or specialized resumes which include the "resumix." One complication of the federal hiring process is that the resume used for federal employment is not the same as the resume used to obtain civilian employment. This book shows real examples of effective federal resumes and the "resumix" which worked for real people. This book will do a great deal to make the federal hiring process understandable as it illuminates one of the most complex features of getting a government job: writing the federal resume or "resumix."Praise from job hunters who have used the Government Jobs Series:"Even if you post your resume online or through the Government's Resume Builder, you need to develop a strong written draft first. This book will show you how." A. Howie, book reviewer"I learn best by example, and the samples I found in this book showed me how to create a resumix." T. Jameson, government employee"Getting into the federal government system is a complex process, and that process is made easier by the guidance in this book." J. Lampros, book reviewer"How to write an effective resumix mystified me until I followed the formats provided by the Government Jobs Series." A. Cageline, government employee"Some books talk about what you need to put into KSAs. This book shows what to do in sample after sample, and the real examples helped me get a big promotion." J. Sadisamo, government employee"After I left military service as an NCO, I tried for a year to get into the federal system. One day I got hold of this book and rewrote my resumix so that my experience was translated into understandable terminology. That made all the difference, and I am now a GS-13 in Washington, DC." A. Brown, federal employee“I had been wrestling with KSAs for more than two years when I discovered this book. It was like a light bulb turned on. Through the samples in this book, I saw the rhythm and flow of the KSAs when they are highly effective, and I decided to grind it out by following the samples. I will never like writing KSAs but I know how to write them now so that I get selected for an interview, thanks to this book.” P. McIlhenyPraise for titles in the Government Jobs Series and Real-Resumes Series:"Distinguished by highly readable samples." - Library Journal“A guide that significantly translates veterans' experience into viable repertoires of achievement.” –Booklist“This thoughtful resource should come as a welcome and valuable tool.” –Small Press“Those picking up this book will be looking for specific references. Most likely they will find what they're looking for. Written in clear, practical terms.” –Independent Publisher“A complex process suddenly made simpler. Recommended for anyone seeking a federal job.” –Veteran's Voice

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Civil engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, marine engineers, chemical engineers, systems engineers, and engineering support personnel have a lot in common when they want to create a resume, and this book shows resumes and cover letters of individuals who want to work in the field. For those who seek federal employment, there's a special section showing how to create federal resumes and government applications. Since many technical types aren't writers, this comes as a special gift: select a winning format, plug in your background specs, and away you go. It's that easy--with REAL RESUMES in hand. - The Midwest Book Review1-885288-42-5

Those who seek jobs in the office support field will find this book to be a valuable resource! Office managers, administrative assistants, executive aides, and other office support personnel have a lot of common when they create a resume, and this book shows resumes and cover letters of individuals who want to find work ranging from office management to clerical. No matter what industry or type of work medical, manufacturing, nonprofit, and other environments this book will provide a competitive edge to those who seek employment which involves admin support, executive support, clerical, and secretarial responsibilities. For those who seek federal employment, theres a special section in the book showing how to create federal resumes and government applications.

Even within the nursing field, there are a wide variety of positions, and this book shows samples of resumes and cover letters than have worked. This title will be a valuable resource to nursing professionals who seek clinical nursing or administrative positions. Newly minted nurses and newcomers to the field will learn how to show off their clinical rotations to best advantage. Nurses often change fields, too, and the book includes resumes of nurses who have successfully transitioned into pharmaceutical sales and other areas. A ?bonus? of this book is that it includes samples of paperwork involved in getting federal government jobs: specialized resumes and the federal ?resumix? as well as the write-ups for the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) which are often required for government positions. This book will show nurses how to maximize their career potential, get federal nursing positions, and change fields if they want to. (This is the 25th title in PREP's Real-Resumes Series.)

Getting jobs in the customer service field will be easier with this book which gives nearly a hundred sample resumes along with the cover letters that introduced the resumes to potential employers. Those who seek employment in any industry will find valuable advice in this book. If you are restructuring or revising your resume, you will find the help you need when you discover this book which focuses on the language and employment history of folks in the customer service business. The book was created based on the experiences of hundreds of job hunters over a 10-year period. Learn how successful people in the customer service field presented themselves to potential employers!

Ask people who have worked in a nonprofit organization about resume preparation and they will tell you that resumes and cover letters for their particular needs are highly specialized! Thats why this book will be of enormous value to those who seek employment in the nonprofit world or who want to transition out of the nonprofit world and want to present their experience in nonprofit environments. The book includes resumes for folks who have worked in national trade associations and in nonprofit environments such as the United Way, Salvation Army, the American Cancer Society, and many similar organizations. A special section on the federal hiring process also shows the reader how to apply for federal government employment and there are samples of the specialized resumes and applications used in the federal hiring process. So whether you are entering the nonprofit arena, transferring skills out of the nonprofit world, or seeking federal employment, you will find this book useful.

When you have worked in the real estate industry or property management field, you need to see "pictures" of resumes from others with similar backgrounds. (How much does it help you to look at resumes of nurses, CEOs, or teachers when you come to change fields or seek employment?) At last there is a book of resumes and cover letters tailored to your needs. See how professionals like you have shown their credentials and how they have used the specialized lingo of your field. This is YOUR resume book, written especially for you, if your background includes experience in real estate or property management -- or if you are trying to enter those fields for the first time. A book written just for you, by one of the most knowledgeable writers and editors who has specialized in helping job hunters.