Writing the new 2-page Skills-Based Searchable Federal Resume
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From Kathryn Troutman
To CFJST / CFCC Ten Step Trainers –
Yes, we are updating everything based in the CFJST / CFCC
The Ten Steps to a Federal Job® curriculum and PPT is being updated so that all sample Federal Resumes are now 2 pages.
The new 2-page Federal Resume is so important for all jobseekers, it will be a very big part of your training for the coming years.
The Assessment Questionnaire is gone! I’m glad of that. There will be an assessment test of some kind for applicants – that will be different, depending on the position. No information on this yet.
Come back and get Recertified with the new Ten Steps.
There is a whole new Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses® book, PPT, and curriculum!
The Transitioning Your Federal Resume to Private Industry® is included in the program if your Federal employee customers are interested in this program. This is all about writing a 2-page private industry resume!
HERE’S WHAT’S NEW
For the CFJST / CFCC Ten Steps Program
NEW Transitioning Your Federal Resume into the Private Industry —
New book and new curriculum – adding Private Industry Resumes into the curriculum.
NEW Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses, 3rd Ed. —
New book and new curriculum – adding Private Industry Resumes into the curriculum, 90% New Military Spouse Hiring Authorities, and New Sample Resumes.
NEW – UPDATED Ten Steps to a Federal Job® –
New information for the 2-page resume and other new application steps based on the May 29, 2025 OPM MEMO
Step 4 – more emphasis on Keywords for Skills-Based Search
Step 5 – more emphasis on Core Competencies for Skills-Based Search
Step 6 – Adding Two-Page Skills-Based, Searchable Federal Resumes lessons and samples. New Sample 2-page skills-based resumes!
Step 7 – more emphasis on Accomplishments to stand out – short format
Step 8 – recommendations for the 4 questions
Ten Steps to a Federal Job® — A few new slides on Private Industry Resumes
Earn two job search training and coaching credentials
- Certified Federal Job Search Trainer® (CFJST)
- Certified Federal Career Coach® (CFCC)
- March 2025 Updated to add Private Industry Samples – Ten Steps to a Federal Job®
- March 2025 – NEW ! 3rd Ed. The Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses® on USAJOBS – Winner of Two Book Awards
- March 2025 – NEW ! Transitioning Your Federal Resume to Private Industry®
- Creating Your First Resume®
- Ten Steps to a Pathways Internship for Students and Recent Grads©
27 Books (print or digital) come with the Certification Training – Value of over $600 included in the Certification Training Program
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Why should you take this course?
Ten Steps to a Federal Job® is a must-have certification for employment counselors. Federal jobs provide stability, flexibility, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits. The federal resume is not like the private sector resume! Your clients need training and coaching specific to the federal government system. Whether you are working with veterans, military spouses, students and recent graduates, or clients learning to navigate the federal system, our program provides hands-on, interactive, step-by-step training in the fundamentals of federal hiring and best practices for sharing the Ten Steps with your clients. The road to federal employment can be complex and feel daunting to someone unfamiliar with the process. In this course, we demystify the process for you so you can do the same for your clients!
What’s new?
- Private Industry Resume Writing to Step 6 in the Ten Steps to a Federal Job(r)
- Stars are Lined Up For Military Spouses(r) – new book, curriculum, samples
Our expert instructors provide you with extensive and detailed knowledge to help you
- Successfully navigate USAJOBS
- Identify special hiring authorities specific to your populations
- Write an appropriate 5-page federal resume using the Outline Format
- Identify and incorporate keywords
- Incorporate accomplishments into your resume using CCAR format
- Understand and apply the principles of Plain Language
- Effectively review your clients’ resumes and help them match their skills and experience to the specific job announcement
- Track and follow-up on applications
- Prepare for the behavior-based interview
- Negotiate a higher starting salary and/or additional benefits once an offer has been made
- Teach the Ten Steps in a group setting
- Understand the federal application process from the HR side
- And much more!
Engaging Instructors
- “I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is seeking federal employment. Or any employment, as working with Kathryn has been very rewarding on both a professional and personal level.”
- “[Kathryn] was very engaging and obviously very knowledgeable on the federal resume process. I appreciated her sharing her experience with us as a class as it added a lot of value.”
- “The way Kathryn asked leading questions helped me to think on a deeper level.”
- “I liked the fact that there were slides, but Kathryn shared so much more than just the slides—insights on how to teach it, what it means, how to engage when we’re coaching and teaching ourselves, and some great nuggets of advice.”
- “[Charles] was fantastic and I learned a lot from him. I appreciated that the course materials were sent so I could print them out and take notes as he moved through the presentation.”
- “Kathryn had so many stories and examples to share, and her experience was a huge benefit to her sessions. She was also funny and witty, and that made it all the more interesting!”
- “John took this role very seriously and that made me really convinced that he knew his stuff. I think our group asked John our hardest questions and he always had good answers.”
- “[Steve’s] presentation was WONDERFUL. Great briefing.”
- “I enjoyed learning about the HR side of the application/hiring process. Charles did a great job of providing the specifics without making the information seem overwhelming.”
- “Thoroughly enjoyed [John’s] direct presentation, and his depth of knowledge was evident.”
- “Charles had so many details to share and used a ton of relevant examples.”
- “I appreciated Steve’s examples and his teaching style.”
Relevant Content
- “Absolutely time well spent, and it would benefit even those who have prior experience with federal resume development and submission.”
- “[Before the training] I had some understanding [of the Ten Steps] and had been sharing the content with others. After the training I feel better equipped to coach others.”
- “I shared the book with my clients and went over a few pages within the book with them. I now feel more confident in my ability to help them find the right jobs and to help them tailor their resumes.”
- “Really enjoyed the class, and I learned a lot that I can apply to helping my Veterans!!!”
- “The information I learned here will be so helpful in my support of students looking to land federal positions.”
- “This program was recommended to me by a colleague, and I have already told others at my organization about it.”
- “Very to the point, focusing on the most important, frequently asked information.”
- “Great tips on how to present the information.”
- “I assist military service members, military spouses, and government civilians with employment services. The information added so much technical knowledge to the federal resume hiring process.”
- “More than just held my interest—it was Kathryn’s book that helped me get into the federal system as a military spouse over a decade ago.”/li>
- “Absolutely this information is applicable to my work. And I cannot wait to get started using it!!”
- “Nice comprehensive approach to multiple job types. Use and identification of key words and format structure was very helpful.”
- “I would like to thank everyone involved with setting up this training. I am very excited to go back to my regional office to share my experience.”
- “I was knowledgeable about a lot of random federal hiring stuff before…this has helped TREMENDOUSLY with my understanding!”
- “I plan to use the principles of this program in upcoming trainer opportunities.”
- “Very informative and I learned quite a bit about the steps of resume building.”
Interactive Learning
- “The real time examples were amazing. Seeing Kathryn markup resumes of actual clients was very helpful.”
- “The small class size and in person atmosphere made this class much more engaging and valuable.”
- “Appreciated the resume reviews in real time.”
- “It was great to see how Kathryn and John approached their resume reviews.”
- “Information was presented in detail, and the facilitators included activities/chances for participation, which helped with making the class interesting.”
- “Being able to work on different resumes was extremely helpful.”
- “I highly enjoyed reviewing my resume and using the CCAR Accomplishment Builder.”
Course materials
- “The resources—books and online resources—were so helpful, and I feel like I could confidently coach others.”
- “I really appreciate having these resources. I referred to the trainer’s guide when we were preparing to practice -teach the ten steps.”
Ground-breaking Certification
Developed in 2002 by Kathryn Troutman, President, The Resume Place, Inc. (established in 1973). More than 3500 career and employment personnel from the military, US government, colleges/universities and private practice have earned their certifications and re-certifications since 2002.