In addition to her resume writing and coaching business, Troutman has written and published more than 30 successful books (including multiple editions) on Federal Resume Writing over the last 20 years, becoming the No. 1 Author of Federal resume books and gaining the title, Federal Resume Guru. Her books are regularly recognized as the best in Careers and Reference in competitions for publishers. Kathryn manages the Certified Federal Job Search Trainer® / Certified Federal Career Coach®, Ten Steps to a Federal Job® train-the-trainer program - in its 23rd year. More than 1,000 employment specialists have attended to learn how to coach their clients for the best federal resumes! Learn more about the Ten Steps Certification Program: https://resume-place.com/get-certified/ten-steps-trainer-certification/

CAREER CHANGE – GOVERNMENT TO PRIVATE INDUSTRY: WRITING A TWO-PAGE PRIVATE INDUSTRY RESUME!

Based on President Trump’s new initiatives… if you are considering transitioning to private sector, make sure you are prepared with a shorter (two-page) private industry resume that is targeted toward your next job. Emergency – Free Webinars on Private Industry Resume Writing – Information Here  New Book on Private Industry Resume Writing Your new private industry resume…

BREAKING SES ECQ NEWS

Memorandum for Heads of Executive Departments, Independent Agencies, Inspectors General, and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency See the new ECQ Leadership Competencies and Titles here in RED:  From: Robert H. Shriver, III Acting Director Subject: Update of the Senior Executive Service Executive Core Qualifications I am pleased to announce the…

HAPPY HOLIDAYS and HAPPY NEW YEAR

2025 is going to be a big year for Federal Resume Writing and Senior Executive Service applications!  Resume Place, Inc. Trainers, Coaches, Writers, and Editors are here to help you achieve your federal career objectives. Federal Career Publications: New RP Federal Career eBook platform is easier to access. Read and mark up our federal career ebooks…

Presidential Appointments 2024

Click to read more about the Plum Book. The 2024 presidential candidates’ resumes are usually 3 pages, with cover letter and targeted toward the position and agency that you are selecting.  Add any political activities to your resume after Work History.  Plum Book with Political Appointee Job Listing: Click Here. Review the 2024 Plum Book…

Ten Steps San Diego 2024

Certified Federal Job Search Trainer® / Certified Federal Career Coach® Ten Steps to a Federal Job® Training Program Sept. 22, 2024 by Kathryn Troutman Employment Specialists traveled to San Diego and learned the Ten Step lessons for their service members, veterans, spouses, and Federal employees who want their first Federal position … or to get…