From Kathryn Troutman, April 8, 2026 Writing the 2-page Federal or Private Industry Resume That is Targeted, and Landing an Interview is TOUGH! REGISTER NOW Ten Steps to a Federal Job® Certification Program is updated to cover: Learn Coaching and Training Methods 2-Page Federal Resume 2-Page Private Industry Resume Cover Letter Interview Prep and Practice…
By Kathryn Troutman, Author, Student’s Federal Career Guide If you are a student or recent graduate, it would be easy to assume this is the wrong time to look at federal careers. The broader hiring environment has tightened. News about agency slowdowns, cuts, and uncertainty has discouraged many applicants. For students in particular, that can…
March 31, 2026 By Nicole Schultheis, JD, Senior Federal Resume Writer, Coach, Instructor The 2-page federal resume became mandatory for most federal job applicants on September 27, 2025. The change was part of the broader Merit Hiring Plan issued by the Office of Personnel Management, following issuance of Executive Order 14170. The new rule applies…
by Kathryn Troutman, March 12, 2026 ARE YOU USING AI RESEARCH TO FIND THE KEYWORDS FOR YOUR 2-PAGE FEDERAL RESUME? See this sample: It is up to YOU to find the keywords and add them to your resume – for every job announcement. Microsoft Copilot AI Search for Keywords for Instructional Systems Specialist, GS-7, which…
by Kathryn Troutman, March 9, 2026 ARE YOU USING AI RESEARCH TO FIND THE KEYWORDS FOR YOUR 2-PAGE FEDERAL RESUME? See this sample: It is up to YOU to find the keywords and add them to your resume – for every job announcement. Microsoft Copilot AI Search: I am a Contract Specialist seeking a promotion.…
Kathryn Troutman, March 5, 2026 From Kathryn Troutman: I used to live five miles from the home of Clara Barton, Founder of the American Red Cross, in Glen Echo, MD. The building also served as a headquarters for her organization for decades. As I looked recently at some of the historical markers and interpretations, I…
by Kathryn Troutman, Feb. 25, 2026 IF YOU WANT AN INTERVIEW … be SURE to add accomplishments in your Work History. THIS IS THE #1 PROBLEM WITH RESUMES TODAY! Jobseekers MUST write their accomplishments…and then speak them fluently in the interview. Resume Place is the leading Federal Resume, Training, and Publishing books on the 2-Page…
From Kathryn Troutman, Author, Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th Edition, Edited by Sarah Blazucki, JD, February 23, 2026 Resume Place: Does Your Federal Resume Tell a Story? What’s Your Story? Want your resume to stand out? Tell your story. When you are writing your federal resume, you only have 2 pages to make an impression. First,…
From Kathryn Troutman, Author, Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th Edition, February 19, 2026 Which Resume “Job Block” is Boring vs Impressive and Interesting? Why? Target: Human Resources Specialist, GS-11 1. Manager, Employee Engagement and Retention St. Joseph’s Hospital, Denver, Colorado Aug 2016 – Aug. 2020 Responsible for overseeing an engagement budget for the health system, including…
From Kathryn Troutman, February 10, 2026 FREE ONE-HOUR INTRO TO UPDATED TEN STEPS TO A FEDERAL JOB® WITH KATHRYN TROUTMAN Feb. 20 – 7 to 8 pm ET Feb. 27 – 1 to 2 pm ET REGISTER HERE WHAT’S NEW WITH TEN STEPS AND THE TOP PROBLEMS WITH FEDERAL JOB APPLICATIONS The OPM Memo from…