Veterans: thank you for your military service! To help you continue your dedicated service to America, we would like to give you our best advice, FREE, on how to begin a successful, rewarding career in the Federal Government as a Civil Service Employee. And there is a new format: the 2-Page Federal Resume. Learn how to write the new format.
Choose your date
Monday, November 16
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm ET · 90 minutes · Virtual · Free
Wednesday, November 18
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET · 90 minutes · Virtual · Free
The class is 90 minutes on Zoom, and each date is open to 125 registrants. We will send the Zoom link two days before each class.
Reserve a seat.
Every webinar is free and live. Tell us which one and the link to join comes to your email. When a recording is posted, we send that too.
You can also register by email. Write to [email protected] with the date of your choice, your name, your military service and dates, and a sentence or two about your Federal job search objectives and timing.
About the class
Successfully navigating the federal job application process is complex, but possible, if you have some knowledge about what’s most important. I will be teaching a free 90-minute class using my proven formula, Ten Steps to a Federal Job®. We will explain how to apply for federal jobs and how to write a correct, targeted, and effective 2-Page Federal Resume that will get you Best Qualified and referred to hiring managers. Read Kathryn’s bio here.
What’s new for government job applications?
- A Federal Government career with your 2-Page Federal Resume, new as of May 2025.
- Using AI to find keywords for your 2-Page Federal Resume.
- An introduction to two new government job resume databases: EarlyCareers.gov and TechForce.gov.
Who the class is for
The class is open to Veterans, Service Members, Military Spouses, and Employment Specialists who advise Veterans, Service Members, and Military Spouses on Federal Jobs.
Ten Steps to a Federal Job®
What we will cover
Introduction: How Many Hats Do You Wear at Work? We’ll begin with a fun and easy activity that will help you translate your military experience into real job titles that align with government positions.
Review the Federal Job Process
We’ll review official federal job titles and the GS salary scale.
Networking and Veterans Preference
Why Veterans Preference is important for landing a Federal job! We’ll talk about how you can land a federal position through networking and applying under a Special Hiring Authority, with Veterans Preference information that will help you with your federal job search.
Search for Jobs on USAJOBS
A tour of how to search and how to create a Job Alert, so that target positions can be emailed to you every day.
Keywords using AI
Every USAJOBS announcement contains critical keywords that you MUST add to your resume to get Best Qualified. Federal HR Staffing Specialists are also using AI to find qualified candidates now (new as of Nov. 2026).
Core Competencies
Many of the USAJOBS announcements include Core Competencies.
2-Page Federal Resume Writing
You will see the best, most effective format for a federal resume.
Write your Accomplishments
Your resume MUST include your proud accomplishments, written in a way that makes an impression on readers. Tell your stories! They are important to get Referred and Interviewed.
Apply for Federal Jobs on USAJOBS
Learn tips on setting up your profile and applying successfully with supporting documents. And learn about the new EarlyCareers.gov and Tech Force talent databases (new as of Nov. 9, 2026). Read the OPM announcement.
Track and Follow-up
It’s amazing, but you CAN follow up to find out WHAT happened to your application.
Interview and Negotiate for Your Federal Job
The Interview is a TEST. If you have skills that the government needs, it’s possible to negotiate your STEP within the GRADE you’re seeking.
The book
The course is based on the book, Jobseeker’s Guide 10th Edition. This Ten Steps class has been taught at military bases around the world since 2002. Purchase the Jobseeker’s Guide 10th Edition here, the print book for your Federal Career Library, with great samples. The Kindle edition is available on Amazon.
Certified Federal Job Search Trainer® / Certified Federal Career Coach®
This 30 CE, CCE-approved course covers Ten Steps and licenses employment counselors and trainers to teach Ten Steps to a Federal Job® in their agency or installation. Information, dates, rates.
Questions? Write to [email protected].
