The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses® 2nd Ed.
Federal Job Search Guide for Military Spouses
Must-have Federal Career Book for Active-Duty Military Spouses. Explains special government hiring programs and the best way to write a Federal resume for Active-Duty spouses. The challenge for military spouses is being relocated every two to four years. Finding permanent, career positions with frequent relocations is difficult. The US Government has positions on every military base. The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses is dedicated to helping military spouses navigate the complex federal job application system. The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses covers four different ways to land four different kinds of positions with the federal government: USAJOBS competitive hiring; Excepted service jobs; Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) jobs; Military Spouse Preference (MSP) jobs. Each of these paths requires different job search techniques and tips. Kathryn Troutman, known as the Federal Resume Guru, shares straightforward strategies based on her 40+ years of expertise with resume writing and career coaching. Military spouses will be encouraged and equipped to take control of their career. This reader-friendly publication includes updates with the latest federal hiring changes and initiatives; before and after resume samples; and clear step-by-step instructions.