From Kathryn Troutman
Resume Place, Inc., Sept. 3, 2026, Baltimore, MD.
One More CFJST / CFCC Class for 2026
Get Best Qualified, Referred, Interviewed, and Selected with a Correct and Compliant Federal Resume – SES and NON-SES
Virtual – Session 10: October 15 to November 12
Thursdays, 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm ET
10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
READ THE RECENT CLASS REVIEWS
– – I feel that the training was very timely given the Merit Plan, changes to forthcoming 2-page length, and removal of the questionnaire! It couldn’t have come at a better time! Greatly appreciated the knowledge, examples, books, and HR process-related training! I firmly believe that this training has given me the tools and resources to better assists clients interested in federal employment! Jack Pinkerd Work & Family Life Coordinator Fleet & Family Support Center, NAS JAX – –
This information makes an big impact on improving my knowledge and understanding of the Federal Hiring System for helping my clients the Military Service member and their families to secure Federal Employment by showing them how to translate their skillsets, Military experience, Background, Education and Training, and how they can produce a resume to a Company or Agency HR manager and how they will be an instant asset to their organization. Paul Alen Stewart TAP And Employment Specialist Fleet and Family Support Center
This is my 3rd time taking this course and I’m not required to instruct any resume course. I felt so strong about this course that I ask to be recertified so I could teach the USASAC workforces!
What’s New and Important with the
Ten Steps to a Federal Job®
Introduction – Exercise – How Many Hats Do You Wear at Work? First exercise for writing an easy-to-read, targeted 2-Page Federal Resume
Step 1 – Learn about Federal Hiring – Who’s hiring now? Live on USAJOBS
Step 2 – Networking and Hiring Authorities – Learn about Veterans Preference, Schedule A Hiring and Direct Hire Authority – important for your applications
Step 3 – Look for Jobs on USAJOBS – Learn how to SEARCH USAJOBS to find the right jobs for YOU
Step 4 – Keywords – Where to find them in the job announcement; how to use AI to make a GREAT list for your resume
Step 5 – Core Competencies – Make SURE they are covered in the resume!
Step 6 – Accomplishments – Critical lessons to get REFERRED and selected for the INTERVIEW. Write CCAR Accomplishments – use AI to edit the length to fit the 2-page federal resume format.
Step 7 – Writing the 2-Page Federal Resume – see at least 5 formats for this critical resume
Step 8 – Apply for Federal Jobs – Important tips on the questionnaire, the USAJOBS Builder
Step 9 – Track and Follow-Up – You can find out what happened to your applications! CRITICAL for your success.
Step 10 – Interview tips and strategies AND if you have Superior Qualifications, you can request in writing a higher step, student loan repayment (up to $60K), extra leave time, telework and a few other benefits.
Bring your current resume to the class, so that you can mark it up to change it for your next application on USAJOBS.
Get Certified to teach 4 important job-related curriculum:
- Ten Steps to a Federal Job®
- The Stars Are Lined Up For Military Spouses®
- Student Ten Steps to a Federal Job or Internship®
- Creating Your First Resume®
Training Course Rates for 2026-2027
New Certification:
- Individual registration: $3,475
- 2+ first-time attendees from the same office: 15% discount: $3,030
Recertification:
- Individual recertification registration: 25% discount: $2,530
- 2+ recertifications from the same office: $2,425
New samples, updated texts, and PPTs:
- Ten Steps to a Federal Job(r), Jobseeker Guide – 2025 – new samples
- Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th Ed., 2025 – all new 2-page federal resumes
- The Stars are Lined Up For Military Spouses, 3rd Ed., 2025 – all new case studies
- Transitioning Your Federal Resume to Private Industry, 2025 – Federal Resumes turned into 2-Page Private Industry Resumes
EACH ATTENDEE FOR THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WILL RECEIVE:
A set of Federal Resume Books for your federal resume coaching!
20 of the new Jobseeker Guides – 10th Edition!
THREE-YEAR CERTIFICATION – THE CFJST / CFCC PROGRAM FOR 2026
will license you until Sept. 30, 2029
QUESTIONS? Course Registrar:
Nicole Becker, [email protected]
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Kathryn Troutman
[email protected]
CFJST / CFCC TRAINING CLASS REVIEWS
Yes, absolutely! Such a great program, and I learned even more this second time around as I was re-certifying. Thank you!
Love all of the presentations and resources. Kathryn was enthusiastic and beyond knowledgeable. I also learned so much from Charles. Also loved using real-life resumes as examples. Also, thanks for the hourly breaks. Thank you!
Yes, it is an outstanding program!
Yes. We need more professionals to support our soldiers.
“Resume Place, Inc. provided exceptional guidance and expertise in preparing a federal resume. Their team translated my experience into a clear, impactful document that truly highlights my qualifications. I highly recommend their services to any professional pursuing federal opportunities.” – Axel Troche Santiago, One Stop Career Center
Kathryn and Charles, from the first time certified as a Federal Career Counselor and Federal Job Search Trainer, I find the methods, techniques, and delivery of your curriculum to be amazing, thank you, for all you do.
The Resume Place provided a wealth of useful information in their 10 Steps to a Federal Job training. They offered helpful assessments and recommendations of clients’ resumes, and Charles’s training on Federal HR matters was extremely useful! I highly recommend attending this training to best learn how to effectively write a federal resume and apply for federal government opportunities!
Thank you to Resume Place for providing such highly qualified facilitators! The sessions on federal résumé writing and coaching were incredibly valuable. Your expertise in navigating the federal hiring process and tailoring résumés for USAJOBS has equipped participants with practical tools to succeed. I appreciate your commitment to helping job seekers achieve their career goals in federal service! James Rogers, USN
I think the course was amazing, and I look forward to disseminating the information to the veterans that I serve.
