ECQs
$995.00 – $1,295.00Price range: $995.00 through $1,295.00
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for federal executives. This is our signature service for writing ECQ statements for applying to Senior Executive Service (SES) roles with the U.S. federal government. The process involves a full consultation and line-by-line development of ECQs communicating your expertise across the five critical areas of leadership. This service includes a 30-day window of unlimited revisions after receiving first drafts to ensure your full satisfaction with the final ECQs. The end result is professionally written ECQs to compliment your Federal Resume for SES applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you’re applying to an SES role with the U.S. federal government and need help developing written ECQs for your application.
ECQ Writing
Building your new ECQs requires effective information gathering and collaboration for an authentic end-product. The customer intake process helps to gather information on important variables like your desired job title and agency.
After the intake process, your first drafts are prepared and uploaded within 7 business days. You have an ample 30-day window for finetuning to ensure your full satisfaction with the final copies. Final documents are saved in MS Word and PDF.
We pledge to deliver on the following timelines:
- First drafts delivered in 7 business days (after completion of intake process)
- All draft revisions delivered in 3 business days (per each round)
In general, the ECQ Writing process lasts from 10 to 30 business days (start to finish). This timeline factors-in completion of the intake process, first draft development, draft revisions, and preparation of final proofed copies.
Please see the Resume Writing Process page for an extended overview.
Yes, an in-depth phone consultation is a standard part of the intake process.
This discreet and confidential discussion is beneficial to the ECQ writing process for familiarizing with your stories for each of the five critical leadership areas.
Upon first draft delivery, document revisions are typically handled through written correspondence, although phone calls are happily arranged upon request.
Unlimited Revisions allow for edits, revisions, and questions for a period of 30-days after receiving your first drafts.
We do our very best to develop flawless statements on the first try. Your input is helpful in building ECQs that are properly aligned with the instructions. Constructive feedback and helpful comments and questions are welcome.
The process for making revisions typically involves downloading the document in MS Word and using track changes / comments to make markups, then uploading your revised draft into the secure and confidential client portal. Although written revisions tend to be most productive, phone call requests are happily accommodated.
We aim to provide timely and thorough responses. Please allow up to three business days turnaround time for each set of draft revisions.
Rush (+$300) significantly expedites the ECQ Writing process.
Under the normal timeline, your first draft is ready in seven business days (draft revisions in three business days). Rush (60% faster!) delivers your first draft in three business days (draft revisions in one business day).
Please bear in mind these timelines require your participation in completing the client intake process (online introductory questionnaire and telephone consultation).
ECQs are a set of leadership criteria used to evaluate candidates applying for Senior Executive Service (SES) positions within the U.S. federal government.
ECQs were originally created in 1997 and modernized in 2025 as criteria for evaluating the leadership attributes of successful executives in public service.
Check out the ECQs page on OPM for more in-depth details.
Anyone applying to SES roles in the U.S. federal government must prepare ECQs.
However, not every SES role requires written ECQs. Sometimes it’s through a structured interview, where you’re expected to speak to each ECQ.
When an SES role requires them in written form, you’ll need to submit a one-page narrative for each of the five ECQs. That’s where this service is helpful.
The ECQ service includes access to our entire library of exercises, guides, and worksheets which are free for you to download within the customer portal.
Job Search Guides
- Guide to Applicant Tracking Systems
- Guide to Behavioral Interviewing
- Guide to Comparing Job Offers
- Guide to Cover Letters
- Guide to Customizing Your Resume
- Guide to Explaining Why You Left A Job (During an Interview)
- Guide to Facing Unemployment
- Guide to the Hidden Job Market
- Guide to Job Search After Age 50
- Guide to Job Search Letters (Letters of Acceptance, Refusal, and Resignation)
- Guide to Knowing When It’s Time For A Career Change
- Guide to Networking
- Guide to Professional References
- Guide to Quitting Your Job
- Guide to Salary Negotiation
- Guide to Salary Transparency
- Guide to What to Do After the Interview
Career Discovery Worksheets & Exercises
- Career Discovery Pondering Questions
- Career Values Identification Workbook
- Researching Occupations Exercise
Goal Setting Worksheets & Exercises
- 3 Month Vision Worksheet
- Annual Goal Setting Worksheet
- Rocking Chair Life Visioning Exercise
- SMART Goal Setting Exercise
- Understanding The Why of Your Goals
- Wacky Wild Goal Brainstorming
Interviewing Worksheets & Exercises
- Elevator Pitch
- Interview Cheat Sheet
- Interview Recap Worksheet
- Interview Script
Job Search Worksheets & Exercises
- Company Target List Worksheet
- Job Search Fundamentals Checklist
- Job Search Tracker (excel)
- Monthly Goals Worksheet
- Requesting an Informational Interview
Self Improvement Worksheets & Exercises
- Boost Your Strengths Exercise
- Weakness Zapper
Self Reflection Worksheets & Exercises
- 360 Feedback Exercise
- Find Your Hidden Treasure
- Get Perspective Worksheet
- Job Focus Grid
- Personal SWOT Exercise
- Sample Values List
- Top 10 Cognitive Distortions
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ECQs range from $995 to $1,295 (depending on turnaround time). Please make your selections from the dropdowns below the FAQs to see exact pricing.
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