Description
The ALJ Writing Guide, Second Edition, includes:
- The sample resumes in the Guide are correct for the new ALJ Excepted Service application
- Sample federal resumes for ALJ candidates (3 and 4 pages)
- Sample federal resumes that are useful for IJ, Attorney-Advisor and US State’s Attorney applications
- Case List Sample, which is useful for identifying specific cases based on specialized areas of law
- Definitions for all 13 legal competencies tested in 2013*
- These competencies are useful in writing the legal federal resume
- Sample qualifying administrative law and litigation narratives
*OPM did not provide definitions in the 2013 announcement.
Publication Date: Feb 2016
ISBN: 978-0-9846671-9-2
Format: Softcover and eBook access
Pages: 64 text + cover
Individual print book: Order on Amazon.com
Anonymous –
It seems like a simple read but the advice is spot on!
I used this book and their services to prepare for the most recent ALJ exam. The exercises and information was spot on. I was exceptionally prepared for all components because I practiced each of the methods. There were no surprises and I don’t feel like I could have been any more prepared. Sure the cost is higher than a slurry romance novel but we are talking about a small investment in advancing your career. Do exactly what they say. It all seems elementary but it works. I worked for federal government and questioned what this could do for me. Trust me. It helped because they have experience in how the federal government evaluates applicants.
Anonymous –
Useful
It gives a clear outline of the process, and served as a reference guide for me on the various stages of the ALJ selection process. It’s pricey, and you might be able to find some of the information on the internet, but then again, you could miss something that could help. For me, the cost is secondary to the fact that even a slight advantage is an advantage.