Federal resumes that show you meet every qualification.
Federal jobs advertised on USAJOBS ask you to show how you meet the qualifications and specialized experience set out in the job announcement. We write your federal resume from scratch, with you, in the detail federal reviewers expect, so the evidence is clear to whoever assesses your application.
★★★★★4.9/5 from 737 Trustpilot reviews60,000+ careers since 2011Who uses our federal resume writing service?
Applying for a federal job through USAJOBS is different from applying in the private sector. Federal resumes are longer and more detailed, and applications are reviewed against the qualifications and specialized experience set out in the job announcement. Our consultants are specialists in federal applications and write to show clearly how you meet each requirement.
Current federal employees
Federal employees applying for promotions, new agencies or different roles, who need their experience presented clearly against each qualification.
First-time federal applicants
Professionals moving into federal service from the private or nonprofit sector, with their experience translated into the detail a federal resume needs.
State and local government applicants
State, county and city government roles, where each employer often uses its own application format and requirements.
Every part of your federal application.
Federal resumes
A detailed federal resume with your duties, accomplishments and dates set out for each role, so the experience asked for in the job announcement is easy to find.
Assessment questionnaires
Many federal applications include an assessment questionnaire. We make sure your resume clearly backs up the experience you describe in your answers.
Specialized experience
Where a job announcement lists specialized experience, we make sure your resume shows clearly where, when and how you gained it.
KSAs and competencies
Where an announcement lists knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) or competencies, your examples are matched to them - specific, concrete and verifiable, not generic.
Assessment and interview preparation
Some federal hiring processes include further assessments or interviews after the initial review. Your strongest examples will already be organized and ready to draw on.
State and local government applications
Applications for state, county and city government roles, written to each employer's own format, questions and requirements.
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Four steps to a submission-ready federal application.
Send us the job announcement
Share the job announcement from USAJOBS (or the state or local government posting) and any questionnaire. Your consultant reviews them before your call.
One-to-one consultation
A focused Zoom or phone call to find the strongest evidence for each qualification and the specialized experience required, and map your career history to the role.
Written and delivered
Your federal resume written from scratch, properly structured and in the detail federal reviewers look for. First draft within 3 business days of your call.
Revisions until it's ready
Unlimited revisions. Most clients are ready to submit after one round of feedback.
Written by a federal application specialist, to the job announcement.
Everything from your first consultation call to your final submission-ready federal resume, quoted for your specific application.
What our public sector clients say.
★★★★★4.9/5 from 737 reviews"She was really able to articulate my career history and background with her in-depth knowledge of my industry ensuring that my CV, LinkedIn profile and Cover letter really stood out and highlighted various key aspects."
"From a relatively brief conversation Fiona produced a vastly improved CV and great cover letter that felt like me, I then had the opportunity to feedback on any possible amendments."
"The consultation questions really pulled out abilities and achievements I had been diminishing. The finished CV has given me confidence as I seek to transition out of my current industry after a career break."
"Diana listened to my feedback and also had excellent suggestions to help me create a great resume. We exchanged several emails to refine my cover letter and she has the patience of a saint."
"He took the time to listen to my needs and delivered a CV that exceeded my expectations."
"Starting my second career, I had no idea how to tie in my previous working life with a very different second career. Kerri succeeded in reflecting me perfectly on paper and making my previous experience seem indispensable to my new career path."
Frequently asked questions.
Is a federal resume different from a private sector one?
Yes. Federal resumes are longer and more detailed than private sector resumes, with more detail on your duties, accomplishments, hours and dates for each role. Applications are reviewed against the qualifications in the job announcement, so the relevant experience needs to be easy to find. We write with that in mind and always follow the instructions in the announcement you are applying to.
What does the consultation call involve?
A focused Zoom or phone call with your consultant, who will have reviewed the job announcement and any questionnaire beforehand. Together you find the right examples from your career and match them to each qualification.
Do I need a resume to use this service?
No. A current resume is helpful context, but the consultation provides everything needed to write your federal resume.
How quickly can you turn it around?
First draft within 3 business days of your consultation call. Every job announcement has a closing date, so if yours is close, contact us before booking and we'll advise on expedited turnaround.
Do you write resumes for other sectors too?
Yes. Our 65 specialist writers cover 920+ professions across 72+ industries. See our resume writing service.
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