A resume that caters to federal positions includes all the information that is typically found in a standard resume, with some significant additions. Contact information is expanded. Work experience requires more detailed and specific information. Acronyms and other abbreviations should be spelled out, etc. The end result is a document that extends another 1-2 pages beyond the standard resume.

In addition to a resume, the federal agency in question may ask you to write a number of KSA statements (KSA stands for knowledge, skills, and abilities). These statements show how you meet specific job requirements. For example, a job posting for a management analyst might ask you to describe your communication skills. A job posting for an accounting technician might ask you to submit a KSA about your mathematics ability or knowledge of accounting protocols.

KSA statements are typically one-half page to one page in length. Readers considering a professional resume writing service might want to give additional consideration to those firms that will craft KSAs in addition to federal resumes, albeit at extra cost.

We've tried to provide a bit of help in identifying a resume service that can translate your unique qualifications into a marketing document that opens doors. We wish you well in your job search.

- David Alan Carter

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