Electronic Federal Resume Guidebook [Paperback]

Kathryn Kraemer Troutman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 23, 2001

and Europe to teach Resumix Resume Writing to military personnel and civilians who are seeking promotions and career change.

The use of electronic resumes by the federal government creates an entirely new set of rules for tackling this step of the job search process. Fortunately help is just a few clicks away! With her insightful new guidebook on e-resumes, leading federal career consultant Kathryn Troutman has drawn a road map for your success in this new territory.

Through a look at the Resumix e-recruitment system,Troutman has created a primer on a resume writing style that will be effective with any electronic human resources system and e-resume builder. In addition to resume-writing tips, the author also provides relevant background and job-search strategies.

Inside this cutting-edge guide, you'll find:

-The history behind the development of the computerized recruitment systems, including Resumix.

Helpful insights into how automated human resource systems work.

-Guidance for assessing your work history and determining the skills you want to emphasize.

Instruction for searching the Web for relevant openings.

-Tips for incorporating "keywords" highlighting your skills into an e-resume so that hiring officials can find them easily electronically.

-A detailed system for crafting an outstanding electronic resume.

-Specific instructions for applying for DOD civilian jobs within the different military branches.

-Motivation for getting over your fears of self-promotion.

For over 27 years, Troutman has trained workers like you to apply for federal jobs. Constantly keeping current on the latest trends in hiring, she's the perfect person for you to turn to now for help in creating your electronic resume. If that's the challenge before you, don't sweat it! This book has the answers you'll need !

Editorial Reviews

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"Run, don't walk, to acquire Kathy Troutman's new publication -- on a disc for convenience and practicality..." -- Dick Irish, Leadership Search Author of "Go Hire Yourself an Employer" and "If Things Don't Improve Soon, I May Ask You To Fire Me!"

"When it comes to getting a federal job, few people know more than Kathryn Kraemer Troutman..." -- Mike Causey, former Federal Diary Columnist, Washington Post

Kathy Troutman is the master of the Federal Resume. Follow her advice and you'll have the competitive edge. -- Michael S. Dobson, Author of "Managing UP!, Enlightened Office Politics"

Kathy Troutman knows all the ins and outs...this new book shows you how to create the best resume you can. -- Margaret Riley Dikel, author of "The Riley Guide", co-author of "The Guide to Internet Job Searching"

There's no smarter way to get promoted or get a civilian job. ...the best investment an applicant can make. -- Paul Light, Vice President and Director of Governmental Studies, Brookings Institute

From the Publisher

Kathryn Troutman is the a renowned resume writing expert with 28 years experience writing resumes and helping job searchers write about their skills, expertise and accomplishments. This book was written based on her in-house training workshops with real job searchers. Read their accomplishments and stories. Look at their job descriptions and understand how the key word electronic job search works. Kathryn is friendly, personable and cares about the success of her clients and readers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 251 pages
• Publisher: JIST Works (February 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964702525
• ISBN-13: 978-0964702523
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,480,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Electronic Federal Resume Guidebook, July 16, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Electronic Federal Resume Guidebook (Paperback)

Book offers resume-writing tips for Defense civilians

By Kellie Lunney

Federal employees and those aspiring to work in the government need to master the art of electronic resume writing, according to a new book from a federal resume expert.

Kathy Kraemer Troutman's Electronic Federal Resume Guidebook provides readers seeking civilian jobs in the Defense Department with advice on navigating Resumix, the department's electronic database for managing resumes.

The Defense Department uses Resumix software to manage resumes and search for qualified candidates. The transition from a paper-based system to an electronic system means that Defense employees and potential applicants have had to brush up on their computer and resume writing skills, according to Troutman. Under the electronic resume system, applicants submit their resumes for specific positions, and hiring officials search the resume database to find an applicant with the right mix of qualifications.

"I believe the electronic system is here to stay and that it will be better in the long run. If you can write a good resume and understand the application process, you can master this," writes Troutman.

Troutman, a former columnist on careers for GovExec.com, includes advice on writing and editing resumes, a brief history of the Resumix system, and a soup- to-nuts description of how automated human resources systems work. A CD-ROM that contains electronic resume samples and official job kits accompanies the book.

Special tips ("One resume is the best for today's electronic job search") and inside information ("Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force agencies require self-nominations for announcements") are sprinkled throughout the book, and Troutman provides a review summarizing the section's main ideas at the end of each chapter.

Most of the book is devoted to crafting the perfect electronic resume with tips ranging from how to incorporate keywords that will yield successful job matches through Resumix to avoiding bureaucratic jargon.

A list of dos and don'ts in the electronic resume process includes:

*Do research keywords, skills and industry language.

*Do limit experience to recent jobs and jobs that directly support your qualifications

*Do keep acronyms to a minimum.

*Do write with nouns and verbs in the active voice.

*Don't submit extra documentation unless requested. *Don't use phrases like "responsible for," or "worked with." *Don't fax your resume.

*Don't repeat yourself.

The Electronic Federal Resume Guidebook is Troutman's second book. The Federal Resume Guidebook was published in 1995.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Resource, February 16, 2005

By 

A Resume Writer (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Electronic Federal Resume Guidebook (Paperback)

As a former federal personnelist and now a professional job searcher and writer/editor of electronic resumes and KSAs, I can tell you that this book is an excellent resource. I believe that soon all federal vacancies will be filled via the online application process (rather than the traditional paper application process), which makes this a very timely book for the federal job seeker. There are numerous sample plaintext resumes, KSAs, skills sets, and templates in the book and on the accompanying CD-ROM. Also provided are numerous relevant "buzzwords," "keywords," and "noun phrases" essential to ensuring that applicants will get "hits" in an agency's searchable resume database. With all the samples and templates provided, your RESUMIX resume is practically already written for you. All the reader has to do is fill in information relevant to their own experience.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RESUMIX BOOK MAY HELP YOU, July 16, 2001

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Dennis Chiu (Marine Base, Honolulu, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Electronic Federal Resume Guidebook (Paperback)

To all,

If you are applying for a job online or through Resumix, there's a new book you might be interested in. It's called the Electronic Federal Resume Guidebook. It gives you tips on writing a winning resume. It shows you how to format your resume -- using selected keywords -- to present yourself in the best possible light to get that next job or promotion. It has "how to apply online" instructions for civilians seeking jobs and promotions in DoD agencies.

I'm not one to brag, but the reason this book is so darn good is because I made a tiny contribution to this book. My resume is featured in this book. Really. Actually, the reason this book is so terrific is because it addresses the nitty-gritty of writing an online resume (especially for Resumix) that will get you noticed. It contains strategies that few people know about.

Note: This email is not endorsed by anyone. The opinions in this email are my own. I don't get a single cent from the sale of this book. I just wanted to let people know that there is a good source of information out there for people writing and submitting online resumes.