How to Build a U.S. Government Resume

There are government jobs available that can put you on the road to a great career path. The first step in obtaining a government job is to build a professional resume. It is important that your resume is formatted properly and contains information that is specific to applying for government jobs, such as including the job announcement number. Submitting a resume that is well-written can lead to an interview offer for possible employment.

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  List contact information. Begin your resume with reliable contact information. Don't include a temporary address. If you plan to move soon, include a P.O. Box as your address in the event the employer sends correspondence relating to a job offer.

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  List the job announcement number. If you are responding to a particular job announcement, review the announcement and locate the number that is provided by most government agencies. Locate the title and grade level of the job and list this on your resume.

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  Include your skills. Review the government agency's job requirements. Include keywords in your resume that match the skill requirements for the job of your interest. List the skills that match the requirements and qualify you for the position.

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  Include education. Expect many government jobs to require a college degree. Review the announcement and if a degree is required, list the date you received it and the name of your college. Include your major, such as Business Administration. If the government job requires a degree and you're currently a college student, list your expected date of graduation.

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  List previous work history. Include all previous experience with any government agency, such as the Internal Revenue Service. Include your previous occupational series number that is assigned to all government employees. List your previous duties and your dates of employment. If you are a veteran or member of armed forces, list this because this information is requested of most government positions.

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  List special assignments and accomplishments. If you contributed to any federal publications or performed any government research, list this if it is pertinent to the job position.