Federal Job Search Skills you should know

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Federal Job Search Skillsyou should know!

• Background Information and Definitions
• Finding Vacancy Announcements
• Reading Vacancy Announcements
• Writing Federal Success Statements ? P A R S ?
• Researching Federal Success Statements
• Your federal résumé (using RESUMIX)
• Applying, and follow-up actions
• Frequently Asked Questions and Wrap-up

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
Q How do you expect me to get all of my vast
work history into the 12,000 Character Work Block
???
A CPOL is NOT asking for your entire work
history only the Job Related work
accomplishments that align / connect to your
targeted vacancy announcement . . .
From the Armys Job Application Kit, p. 3 The
automated system extracts information from your
Resume to compare with job requirements. In
order to ensure accurate extraction
(identification of job-related skills), we
recommend you develop your Resume according to
the following guidelines.
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Another Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
Q What about gaps in your employment history?
A Thats OK, if you have to The personnel
system expects gaps as you are writing only about
your job-related work accomplishments in relation
to the targeted vacancy announcement. You have
the 12,000 character Experience block and the
6,000 character Additional Information blockYour
RESUMIX Army résumé can only be 180 lines
(3 pages) so there are bound to be gaps
All of the jobs relate to the vacancy announcement
Job from 2001 to 11/11/1111 (Present) Job from
1997 to 1999 Job from 1992 to 1995
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Question How far back do you go?
Wonderful Question - glad you asked! I dont know
but lets reason together.
1st Connect the dots! ???How far back do you
need to go to provide relevant, connected success
statements that answer the employers one
question?
2nd Your current, Federal skills carry more
weight than old or non-federal skills but tell
them what youve got that will solve their
problems.
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What about Interviews?

• Depends what the hiring managers and the
  personnel officers decided in the requisition
  kit and their hiring strategy
• Wont know from the vacancy announcement
• So Be Prepared

• ACS handouts, classes and coaching sessions for
  interviews
• ACS library books and CD ROMs

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Should I use job description language in my
résumé? Responsible for Duties included
Required to
????????? NO !
Responsible for means Supposed to
but did you? Dont confuse the
issue! Use a past tense action verbs! Led
Assessed Taught Saved
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Another bit of Uncle Jons wisdom Dont job
chase! First figure out the career series in
which you are going to compete, then write a
resume that covers your skills in your targeted
series
When you make a pizza, You cover the entire pan!
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GS-0080
GS-0081
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Another freebiefrom Uncle Jon
Their Problem Motivated Employees!
Answer their QuestionDid you want to?
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What Assessment Tests and Resources Does ACS Have?

• WEB Research
• Tests
• ACS
• PROFILES (on the web) commercial screening tool
• Self Directed Examinations
• Army Education Center Bldg 56 [phone]
  Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
• ACS Library References
• Federal Job Search books and CD-ROMS ( www.
  resumeplace. com )
• Department of Labor ONET, DOT, OOH, GOE
• ACS Multi-media center and office (computers,
  fax, copier, phones)

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Is there anything else that I should know?

• YES!
• Type your draft RESUMIX in MS Word
• Then, transfer (copy and paste) the key sections
  into the Army Resume Builder(and its Worksheets)
• Go to the bottom of the Builder and save often!!
• Check ANSWER to see whats there

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Is there an Execution Checklist? ?
? Make your decision for career development __
Establish your Job Search Objective(s) __
Complete the research in your field(s) __ Draft
(and submit) your initial RESUMIX Federal
résumé __ Search for appropriate job
announcements __ Update, Align, Connect the
résumé, resubmit __ Self-nominate yourself __
Check your status in ANSWER __ Be prepared for
follow-on actions
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? P A R S ?Matches and supports theRESUMIX
System!
Statements

• Problem Action Results
• Their Past Tense Noun How ?
  How Well ?Problem Verb (What)
  Much Results!
  () TIME

The RESUMIX Software
The Hiring Manager(s)
The CPOC Staffing Specialist
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Oh, by the way . . .? P A R S ?also works for
...

• Annual Performance Reviews
• 201 Personnel File Updates
• Priority Placement Program (PPP)
• Performance Counseling (MBOR)
• Private Sector Résumés and Interviews
• Request for promotions, raises, and awards

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References
Free!

• Application Kit available on the CPOL home page
  under EMPLOYMENT
• Kathryn Troutmans books and web sitewww.
  resumeplace. comthis is a commercial website
  for use at your own expense

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What if I cant or dont want to use the
Internet? Follow the instructions in the
Application Kit
Mail address for Résumé and Self-nom Northeast
Civilian Personnel Operations Center Central
Résumé Processing Center 314 Johnson
Street Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
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What if I have more RESUMIX Questions?

• 1 look for the regional centers staffing
  specialist or point of contact at the
  bottom of the vacancy announcement
• 2 - Ask the NC CPOC directly via e-mail
• resumix_help _at_ cpocria.army.mil
• 3 call or e-mail the RIA CPAC (309)
  782-1256 amsta ri pc _at_ ria. army. mil
• 4 call or e-mail ACS Uncle Jon Cook
  [phone] RIA-ACS _at_ ria. army. mil

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What if I forget my PASSWORD Or Need More HELP!

• In Army Résumé Builders EDIT function, fill out
  the security question and answer, then follow the
  instructions to get your info.
• NC CPOC IT Help Desk [phone]
• Automated Resume Builder User-ID and Personal
  Identification Number (PIN) help is available at
  https// cpol. army. mil / rb / rb_get_uid_pin.
  cgi
• Email the IT Help Desk for HQDA RESUMIX at Fort
  Belvoirapplicanthelp _at_ c p s r x t p . belvoir.
  army. mil

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? P A R S ?Matches and supports theRESUMIX
System!
Statements

• Problem Action Results
• Their Past Tense Noun How ?
  How Well ?Problem Verb (What)
  Much Results!
  ()

The RESUMIX Software
The Hiring Manager(s)
The CPOC Staffing Specialist
Resumix
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? P A R S ?Matches and supports theRESUMIX
System!

• Remember the dance, the
• Bunny Hop

The RESUMIX Software
The Hiring Manager(s)
The CPOC Staffing Specialist
Resumix
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Connect the Dots
Your Job Search Objective
Your Research for the Target Employer and their
Problems Their needed skills verbs and
nouns
You have to add your s and ?How Wells?
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First, figure how the system works
then, work the system!
RESUMIX SoftwareSan Jose, CAwww.resumix.com
Decide your Federal Career ObjectiveJob -
Location - Money
Self-nomination (before close date!) ?
You
Submit your RESUMIX ?
RESUMIX screens ? your db for
Requisitions skills
StaffingSpecialistScreens forQualifications
?
Update
RESUMIX builds 200-word skillsdatabase
N CCPOC
Job ?Announc.cpol.army.mil
Qualified résumés given to Hiring Manager(s)
Position opening ? Submits their
requisitionincluding SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS
Hiring Team
Job Offer 201 file
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Uncle Jons notes on the Job Requisition
Worksheet
Major Duty 1 Mandatory Desirable Experience Ex
perience Major Duty 2 Mandatory
Desirable Experience Experience Other Unique
Skills or additional qualifications

• Selecting Official Information
• Position Information
• Unique Position Requirements
• Recruitment Strategy
• Relocation expenses being paid yes/no?

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Why am I writing all this stuff? They have my
201 file!
However,
TRUE!

• They only know what they read
• They will read your résumé
• and the 201 file will not be used in the
  rating and qualification process
• so ________

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Can I use my RESUMIX to update my 201 file?
Yes, however

• RESUMIX and 201 files have different purposes
  for your career development
• Think of a triangle

RESUMIX is the narrowly focused tip aimed at a
future position it is limited
201 file is your broad-based history
bucket Big, deep and describes all your career
fields Used for RIFs and PPP