By Nicole Schultheis, JD, Senior SES Writer / Consultant – Bio Resume Place, Inc. June 3, 2024 ONE. Use clear, simple, and direct language. Use first person implied, steer clear of jargon, and replace buzz words with real words. Omit useless adjectives and adverbs and use strong, interesting nouns and verbs instead. Use active (“Led…
by Nicole Schultheis, JD, Senior SES Writer / Consultant Catonsville, MD | November 5, 2021 In 2001–2005, Colin Powell served as US Secretary of State – the first African American to do so. Before that, he served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993) and US National Security Advisor (1987–1989). In my opinion,…
Nicole Schultheis, J.D. Senior SES Writer, Consultant, Instructor January 15, 2019 Candidates for senior executive positions within the Federal Executive Branch typically require certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Usually this is earned through submission of a set of written narratives, called Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). The standard format is a 10-page, single-spaced…
Attention Aspiring ALJs: The ALJ Exam is Opening Again, in 2017 Apply to Become an Immigration Judge, Too There’s great news for experienced attorneys interested in becoming administrative law judges (ALJs): the next ALJ exam will reopen soon, according to OPM. Interested applicants should follow the news on OPM’s ALJ website. Apply for the First…
5 Quick Tips for a 5-page Resume-Based SES Application By Nicole Schultheis, JD, Senior SES Writer / Consultant Resume Place, Inc. June 3, 2024 Nicole Schulthies’ Top Five Tips for your 5-Page Resume-Based SES ECQ Application ONE. Use clear, simple, and direct language. Use first person implied, steer clear of jargon, and replace buzz words…
The 2016 Administrative Law Judge Announcement (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/433604700) may have closed, but 10-point Veterans may still apply. Pursuant to 5 CFR 332.311, “a 10-point preference eligible is entitled to file an application at any time for an examination for any position for which OPM maintains a register, for which a register is about to be established,…
BREAKING NEWS: Congratulations, if you are invited to the Online Component. We recommend our ALJ Writing Guide to review the 13 ALJ Competencies! We also recommend our Structured Interview practice if you are invited to the Structured Interview component of the ALJ Examination. Attention ODAR Attorney-Advisors and Other Qualified Candidates: Get your CCARs ready for…
BREAKING NEWS: Congratulations, if you are invited to the Online Component. We recommend our ALJ Writing Guide to review the 13 ALJ Competencies! We also recommend our Structured Interview practice if you are invited to the Structured Interview component of the ALJ Examination. Application Writing and Test Preparation for Administrative Law Judge Candidates Authors: Nicole…