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Corliss Jackson, MPA
www.FederalJobResults.com
[email protected]
Agenda
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The Puzzle
Qualifying
Vacancy Announcements
Federal v. Private Resume
USAJOBS.gov
USAJOBS
KSA Essays
Federal Job
Roadmap
1. Apply using www.USAJOBS.gov
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www USAJOBS gov
2. HR Rates and Ranks Applications
from 0-70-100
0 70 100
3. Top Applicants Referred
4. Panel / Behavioral Interview
5. Contingent
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Job Offer Made
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The Puzzle
• Your Qualifications
• Your Federal Resume
• Your KSAs
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Qualifying
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Assessment Questions…
Questions How you should respond?
EXAMPLE: Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions, and find alternative solutions to complex problems. A‐
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I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by
I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of t s tas o a
this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist o a y t e pe so
o s co su ted by ot e o e s to ass st
them in doing this task because of my expertise.
Qualifying
Corliss’ 80% Rule
Corliss
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Start with a key word search to
identify vacancy announcements to
review.
review
Look for an 80% match between
the Duties in the vacancy
announcement and your skills
gained over the last 10 years.
years
Vacancy
Announcement
Vacancy
Announcement
Apply the 80% rule
Vacancy
Announcement
Vacancy
Announcement
Vacancy
Announcement
Identify key words using this
website:
www.TAGCROWD.com
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Vacancy
Announcement
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Federal Resume
PRIVATE
FEDERAL
1‐2 pages
3‐5 pages
Focus on ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Focus on SKILLS and COMPETENCIES
Wide ranging skill set
Wide ranging skill set
Target 1‐2 Target
12
job/occupational series
Federal Resume
• Use separate paragraphs for
each skill set
• No formatting; use CAPITAL
LETTERS when necessary
• Develop
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one foundational
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and add to it as needed
• Include Key Accomplishments
USAJOBS.gov
CPOL
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QuickHire
USAJOBS
CHART
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Application
Manager
To INPUT
or to UPLOAD?
That is the question…
USAJOBS.gov Tips
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Create your Profile
Input your Resume: Follow Steps 1-4
Step 3: Additional Information
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20,000 characters
Home for “Homeless” Text
Professional Profile
Areas of Expertise
e-Recommendations
Education / Volunteer Work
KSA Essays
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Hiring Reform Changes
Show HR you have the skills
Use a project or challenge example
Formula:
S ituation
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A ction
R esult
KSA Essays
SITUATION: In my role as Training Specialist, I was responsible for analyzing g
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the challenges associated with training regional office employees. TASK: I was tasked with determining the best method for training regional employees, based on budgetary constraints. ACTION: I gathered data relative to organizational goals and objectives, budget projections, travel expenses, training delivery evaluations and other associated issues. I analyzed the data and developed viable options for training regional employees. I developed and prioritized several recommendations for senior level management in the form of a written report and flow chart that mapped out the pros and cons of the various options. RESULT: Although the timeline was tight, the training was released to the regions using my recommended method and was deemed to be widely successful.
successful
For Best Results
• Use Hiring Flexibilities
 Direct Hire
 FCIP (Federal Career Intern Program)
• Network
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• Apply to jobs with less competition
 Reverse Commute
 Temp, Term Appointments
• Seek feedback from HR
• Be persistent and consistent
Questions?
• Individual Consulting and Coaching
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individually to target your search to the correct occupational and job series, help prepare your Federal resume and KSAs and coach you on interviewing skills The next step is to e mail
and coach you on interviewing skills. The next step is to e‐mail your resume so we can discuss your Federal employment goals. Corliss Jackson,, MPA
Robin Brandt, Ph.D.
www.FederalJobResults.com
[email protected]