Federal Resume for GS-1 through Senior Executive Service (SES) professionals. This is our signature service for building your new Federal Resume. It involves a full consultation and line-by-line development from scratch on a two-page USAJOBS-compliant format. Your new Federal Resume communicates a clear message and is aligned with your target job. Federal Resume includes an ample 30-day window of unlimited revisions after receiving first drafts to ensure your complete satisfaction. The end result is a new Federal Resume that positions you to apply to jobs with the US federal government in 2025 and beyond. Use the dropdowns below the FAQs to add a Cover Letter and/or LinkedIn Optimization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Process and Timeline?

Resume Writing

Building your new Federal Resume 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 Resume 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.

LinkedIn Optimization

LinkedIn Optimization comes after the Federal Resume Writing process.

For your LinkedIn profile, we develop unique content that communicates a clear message and captures attention while improving your profile’s search performance. In addition, we analyze your profile and make suggestions for improvement.

Similar to the Resume Writing process, unlimited revisions allow for refinements and improvements to ensure your complete satisfaction with the new LinkedIn profile content. The end result is a LinkedIn profile that compliments to your new Federal Resume.

May We Do a Phone Call?

Yes, an in-depth phone consultation is a standard part of the intake process.

This discreet and confidential phone call is beneficial to the Resume Writing process for familiarizing with your background and fleshing out your objectives (occupation, industry, and seniority level).

Upon first draft delivery, document revisions are typically handled through written correspondence, although phone calls are happily arranged upon request.

How Do Unlimited Revisions Work?

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 documents on the first try. Your input is helpful in building documents that are properly aligned with your goals. 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 customer portal. Although written revisions tend to be most productive, phone calls are happily accommodated.

Unlimited Revisions is for refining and fine tuning the master version of your Federal Resume. Depending on your needs, we’ll either build a multi-use document or gear it for one specific USAJOBS announcement.

We aim to provide timely and thorough responses. Please allow up to three business days turnaround time for each set of draft revisions.

How Does Rush Work?

Rush (+$300) significantly expedites the Federal Resume Writing process.

Under the normal timeline, your first draft is ready in five business days (draft revisions in three business days). Rush (60% faster!) delivers your first draft in two 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).

*Rush applies to only the Federal Resume and Cover Letter aspect of this service.

What if I Have Multiple Targets?

When you have multiple job title targets, sometimes building one ‘master version’ is the optimal approach. Other times, building two separate versions is the way to go.

For instance, imagine you’re applying for Project Manager jobs as well as Program Manager jobs. Since these titles share many similarities, it makes sense to create one ‘master version’ that works for both targets.

Now imagine you’re applying for Project Manager jobs as well as Logistics Manager jobs. Since these are not so similar, you’ll benefit from having two different versions.

Our 2nd Focus Resume is a discounted service for building another version as needed.

Who Uses a Federal Resume?

Federal Resumes are necessary when applying to jobs with the US federal government, which employs almost two million Americans across countless agencies.

Curious about federal employment possibilities? Here is a comprehensive A-Z index of all US government agencies and departments.

Am I Eligible for Federal Employment?

The US federal government uses eligibility requirements to weed out applicants and identify top candidates. Eligibility requirements therefore vary based on many factors including agency, department, and job function.

For more info check out our post on Eligibility Requirements for Federal Employment.

What About ECQs?

ECQs are a set of leadership criteria used to evaluate candidates applying for Senior Executive Service (SES) positions within the U.S. federal government.

If you’re applying for SES roles, you’ll need to address the ECQs – either through written narratives, by integrating them into your Federal Resume, or by articulating them during a structured interview.

Please visit our ECQs service to learn more.

What Else is Included?

Federal Resume includes a matching (optional) Cover Letter which may be added or removed from your order using the dropdowns below the FAQs.

Additionally, this 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

What is LinkedIn™ Optimization?

LinkedIn™ Optimization is our signature service for overhauling your LinkedIn profile.

We develop unique content that communicates a clear message and is loaded with keywords to improve your profile’s visibility. We also analyze your profile and make suggestions. The end result is an enhanced LinkedIn profile that builds your image, compliments your Resume, and puts your best foot forward.

We develop content and make recommendations for all sections of your LinkedIn profile including:

About
Awards
Certifications
Courses
Education
Featured Media
Groups
Headline
Languages
Open to Opportunities
Organizations
Patents
Photo Selection
Projects
Publications
Recommendations
Skills & Endorsements
Volunteerism
Work History

How Does LinkedIn Optimization Work?

LinkedIn Optimization is a collaborative effort to improve your profile by developing unique content and leveraging the key features of your LinkedIn profile.

We create the content for your new LinkedIn profile on a helpful worksheet. Simply copy and paste the content from the worksheet into your LinkedIn profile.

If you’re unfamiliar with updating your LinkedIn profile, we’re happy to provide support to ensure your updates are completed successfully.

How May I Keep My Federal Resume Updated?

Building your Federal Resume addresses your needs today.

But, what about one, two, or even three years from now?

As the years pass – we make it easy to keep things updated. Federal Resume Rework is reserved exclusively for returning customers (starting at $250 for GS 1-7).

Whether adding your newest jobs, altering the focus, or tweaking the layout. Anytime you need help down the line – this service is reserved for our valued former customers.