CAREER CHANGE – GOVERNMENT TO PRIVATE INDUSTRY

One Hour webinar with Kathryn Troutman will help you begin to convert your long Federal resume into a two-page private industry resume. Learn about the formats, keywords and accomplishments for the private industry resume.
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Career Change

Government to Private Industry

Based on President Trump’s new initiatives… if you are considering transitioning to the private sector, make sure you are prepared with a shorter (two-page) private industry resume that is targeted toward your next job.

+++Hot Off The Presses: New Book on Private Industry Resume Writing for Federal Employees+++

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Agency Virtual Training

Off-the-Shelf Courses: Federal Resume Writing and USAJOBS Navigation, SES ECQ Writing, Behavior-Based Interview Preparation, Ten Steps to a Federal Job, The Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses, Ten Steps to a Federal Job or Pathways Position for Recent Grads and Students
All Formats: Full Day, Half Day, 90 Min Virtual Classes
Government Agency Training: GSA, WOSB, SAM, US Navy SeaPort
June 2020
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Career Books

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Best-selling career books by Kathryn Troutman with outstanding, successful resume samples in print or Immediate eBook access.
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Certification Programs

Since 2002, Resume Place, Inc. developed the first-ever and continue Certification training for career, employment, transition and human resources professionals. Learn how to teach YOUR CLIENTS HOW TO WRITE A FEDERAL RESUME AND LAND A FEDERAL JOB.

Virtual courses, 8 weeks, 90 minutes each; multiple sessions.
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Federal Resumes

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We can write a federal resume customized for your announcement, objective, grade level, career change ideas AND coach you to tell us great accomplishments so you will STAND OUT!

Career Blog

Top Tips for Federal Employees Transitioning to Private Industry Résumés

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top Tips for Federal Employees Transitioning to Private Industry Résumés “Read Top Tips for Resume Writing Article here“ By Kathryn Troutman, Baltimore, MD Transitioning from federal service to the private sector can feel like learning an entirely new language. Your years of valuable government experience need translation to resonate with corporate hiring managers. We…

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Navigating Federal Career Uncertainty: Essential New Resource

New Guide Helps Federal Employees Transition to Private Sector “Transitioning Your Federal Resume to Private Industry” By Kathryn Troutman, Author BALTIMORE, MD – April 28, 2025 – Recent executive orders aimed at government workforce reduction have left thousands of federal employees facing professional uncertainty and financial concerns. Responding to this urgent need, Federal Resume Guru…

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