WRITING AN EFFECTIVE FEDERAL RESUME GUIDE

WRITING AN EFFECTIVE FEDERAL RESUME GUIDE U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency West Region South Pacific Division Civilian Personnel Advisory Center June 2006 2 WRITING AN EFFECTIVE FEDERAL RESUME GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM Page # Purpose 3 Resume Overview 3 Federal Resume Format 3 Before Writing Your Resume 3 Resume Content and Sample Resume 4-5 Supplemental Data Sheet 6-8 Do’s and Don’ts of Resume Writing 9 Description of Work Writing Styles 10 Action Verbs/Descriptive Words 11 Submitting an Army

Resume 12-13 APPENDICES Appendix A -- Highest Education Level Completed Appendix B -- Employment Eligibility Appendix C -- Description of Veterans’ Preference Appendix D -- Checklist Appendix E -- Frequently Asked Questions Appendix F -- Definitions Appendix G -- Self-Nomination Form 14 15 16-19 20-21 22 23 24 25 3 PURPOSE The purpose of a resume is to make sure your qualifications are clearly illustrated in order to qualify you for a position. RESUME OVERVIEW Your resume should include the following: • Biographical information • A description of your skills, experiences, and accomplishments • Relevant education and training FEDERAL RESUME FORMAT • Maximum of 3 pages • Sections o Administrative data o Experience o Education, training, and awards NOTE: Electronic resumes through the Army Resume’ Builder are the preferred format for application to Army vacancies. For Additional information on the Army application process, go to the following website: http://cpol.army.mil/library/employment/jobkit/ . BEFORE WRITING YOUR RESUME Make sure you have the following items: • Ink pen (preferably black) • Typewriter/computer and printer • Internet Access if available (recommended method to apply for Army vacancies) • Dictionary • Addresses and phone numbers of previous employers and dates of employment (month, day, year) •...

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