The 2024 presidential candidates’ policy positions are so different that a one-size-fits-all application for the Presidential Appointee positions will be unsuccessful, according to The Resume Place. Aspirants must customize their resume and cover letter for this elaborate and partisan job application process.
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1. Update Your Social Media Profile to Reflect Candidate Loyalty
It’s important to update one’s online presence with both professional accomplishments and political activities, from working the phones at a campaign office to volunteering for a higher level role in the candidate’s organization.
2. Prepare a Resume and Cover Letter Customized for a Presidential Appointment
Successful candidates for presidential appointments will prepare key application materials well in advance of the general election. “Draft a two- or three-page resume that speaks to your expertise, leadership, loyalty to your candidate, and political savvy,” says Kathryn Troutman, President of Resume Place, Inc., which has been providing resume and cover-letter preparation services to aspiring presidential appointees for more than 40 years. “Your cover letter should address the presidential recruitment committee and build a bridge between your professional experience and the specific appointment you seek.
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NOTE: Resume Place Writers will NOT write a first draft of any presidential appointee application.
You must write the first draft of the resume, objectives, and cover letter.
We will edit and target the content toward a specific Plum Book position.
