Join Amazon Prime and ship Two-Day for free and Overnight for $3.99. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
28 used & new from $5.94

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Federal Resume Guidebook: Write a Winning Federal Resume to Get in, Get Promoted, and Survive in a Government Career!  3rd Edition
 
 
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here.
 
  

Federal Resume Guidebook: Write a Winning Federal Resume to Get in, Get Promoted, and Survive in a Government Career! 3rd Edition (Paperback)

by Kathryn K. Troutman (Author) "A Federal resume is your most important document for starting or advancing your government career..." (more)
Key Phrases: federal resume, spring xxxx, work experience descriptions, Air Force, United States, Management Analyst (more...)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

List Price: $21.95
Price: $14.93 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $7.02 (32%)
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Want it delivered Tuesday, July 14? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
10 new from $8.95 18 used from $5.94
Also Available in: List Price: Our Price: Other Offers:
Paperback (4) $21.95 41 used & new from $13.98

Frequently Bought Together

Federal Resume Guidebook: Write a Winning Federal Resume to Get in, Get Promoted, and Survive in a Government Career!  3rd Edition + How to Land a Top-Paying Federal Job: Your Complete Guide to Opportunities, Internships, Resumes and Cover Letters, Application Essays (KSAs), Interviews, Salaries, Promotions and More! + Ten Steps to a Federal Job: How to Land a Job in the Obama Administration, 2nd Edition
Price For All Three: $50.51

Show availability and shipping details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available & How to Get One (10th edition) (Book of US Government Jobs)

The Book of U.S. Government Jobs: Where They Are, What's Available & How to Get One (10th edition) (Book of US Government Jobs)

by Dennis V. Damp
4.6 out of 5 stars (8)  $15.61
Ten Steps to a Federal Job: How to Land a Job in the Obama Administration, 2nd Edition

Ten Steps to a Federal Job: How to Land a Job in the Obama Administration, 2nd Edition

by Kathryn Troutman
5.0 out of 5 stars (8)  $19.11
Ten Steps to a Federal Job: Navigating the Federal Job System, Writing Federal Resumes, KSAs and Cover Letters with a Mission

Ten Steps to a Federal Job: Navigating the Federal Job System, Writing Federal Resumes, KSAs and Cover Letters with a Mission

by Kathryn K. Troutman
Real Ksas--Knowledge, Skills & Abilities--For Government Jobs: Improve Your Chances of Gaining Federal Employment by Preparing Top-Notch Ksas (Government Jobs Series)

Real Ksas--Knowledge, Skills & Abilities--For Government Jobs: Improve Your Chances of Gaining Federal Employment by Preparing Top-Notch Ksas (Government Jobs Series)

by Anne McKinney
2.0 out of 5 stars (3)  $19.56
Resume Magic: Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer (Resume Magic Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer)

Resume Magic: Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer (Resume Magic Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer)

by Susan Britton Whitcomb
4.8 out of 5 stars (48)  $12.89
Explore similar items

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...This is a good, thorough review of how to approach federal agencies, written and designed in a reader-friendly style." -- Career Opportunity News, March/April 2004

Kathy Troutman is the master of the Federal resume. Follow her advice and you’ll have the competitive edge. -- Michael S. Dobson, Author,

Product Description
Shows where to find federal jobs and how to navigate the different application processes for the many federal agencies. Expert step-by-step guidance and resume samples for applying for jobs with the federal government.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

  • Paperback: 430 pages
  • Publisher: JIST Works; 3 edition (January 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1563709252
  • ISBN-13: 978-1563709258
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #290,351 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in this category: (What's this?)

    #61 in  Books > Business & Investing > Job Hunting & Careers > Resumes

Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
A Federal resume is your most important document for starting or advancing your government career. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
federal resume, spring xxxx, work experience descriptions, occupational series, core qualifications, vacancy announcement number, work experience section, vacancy announcements, resume toward, job kit, compliance details, profile statement, focusing sections, resume builder, selecting official, electronic resume, contract specialist, hiring official, qualifications summary, regulatory material, new resume, contracting office, entire resume, abilities statements, public affairs specialist
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Air Force, United States, Management Analyst, Social Security, Office of Personnel Management, Department of Defense, University of Pittsburgh, Executive Core Qualifications, Federal Aviation Administration, Forest Service, Leading Change, Marine Corps, Michigan State University, Microsoft Office, Department of the Interior, North American Benthological Society, Senior Executive Service, Summary of Qualifications, Summary of Skills, University of Maryland, Environmental Protection Agency, Information Technology Specialist, National Park Service, Results Driven, Biological Sciences
New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats
Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Search Inside This Book:



Books on Related Topics (learn more)
 
 


Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below.
(12)
(2)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search
Kathryn K. Troutman suggested this product show on searches for "federal resume guidebook, 3rd ed.". What do you suggest?

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

 

Customer Reviews

36 Reviews
5 star:
 (32)
4 star:
 (2)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:
 (2)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.8 out of 5 stars (36 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Federal Resume Guidebook, December 22, 2005
By David Hartman (Little Rock, Arkansas) - See all my reviews
I have this book as well as Ten Steps to a Federal Job. What a lifesaver. Who knew all the detail needed to get a federal job! These books are easy to digest, easy to follow, then they become a resource that I have used repeatedly. These books will take the fear out of the application process. In addition, a time saver is the "free" access to templates to help build the necessary documents. I used the template, and had a problem (turned out to be AOL as the problem). At 8am I wrote an email using the "contact us" tab on the web site the templates are located on. With-in fifteen minutes, the author herself (Kathryn K. Troutman) emailed me back and stayed with me until the issue was resolved. A short time later a technical support person contacted me by phone to make sure things were resolved. If that was not lightning fast, I do not know what is. A person whom I did not know recommended these books to me, now I am telling everyone I know (and don't know) about them!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good start..., July 19, 2002
By Kaminari (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
This is a good book for putting together a government résumé, but it stops short of going through the entire government process. There is not adequate information on KSA writing and putting together a total government-ready package. For this level of material, the book nudges you toward using the publisher's consulting / writing service, which is on the expensive side depending on what positions you are going after.

Overall, it's a good book to get started with. You may need additional help down the road, though.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Federal Resume Guidebook 3rd Edition, March 22, 2005
By L. Washington (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
I would like to say thank you Kathryn Kraemer Troutman for writing such a "user friendly" book. This is a must have for anyone seeking a position within the Federal Government. I found this book to be extremely helpful in preparing my first federal resume. I think that the outline and content of my resume will result in my being hired! I am that confident!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Very responsive
Received the book less than 2 weeks after I purchased it. Excellent condition, very prompt.
Published 1 month ago by Daryl Kaufman

5.0 out of 5 stars Federal
This book is an excellent and useful tool for writing resumes. I am happy I made the purchase.
Published 2 months ago by LadyTee

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant transaction
Book arrived in excellent condition and was shipped in a timely manner. Thank you for a smooth transaction!
Published 3 months ago by Monica Cooper

5.0 out of 5 stars Execellent Resource and Advice
I learned of Kathryn Troutman's books from a current federal employee who used these to help get a position with the government. Read more
Published 3 months ago by All-access Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Deal
I consider myself a professional writer. I've written articles and stories for publication, and figured I could swing my own resume. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Hawkins

2.0 out of 5 stars Bureaucrat on Bureaucracy
Life-long bureaucrat Katheryn Troutman has spent her career helping to create this complicated federal hiring mess. Read more
Published 5 months ago by l. candry

4.0 out of 5 stars Worked for me
I am a currently work for the federal government and I can tell you that this guidebook was a tremendous help in navigating the confusing job application process for the feds -... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Paula Feldmeier

5.0 out of 5 stars The best FED job source yet!
It works. You just need to know how to formulate and elaborate on what you've done on jobs. The examples and templates are helpful. The book is easy to navigate. Read more
Published 8 months ago by T. Brown

2.0 out of 5 stars Over Rated
I purchased this book based on the numerous reviews exclaiming its excellence. As a first note, the photo representation showing a CD that provides actual examples of resumes and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by A Student

5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy
If you want to work for Uncle then you must have this book. After toiling for over a year trying to work for Uncle and getting nowhere, I bought this book. Read more
Published 17 months ago by jane

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.
This product's forum (2 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
KSAs and Essays 0 January 2007
Writing a great USAJOBS Resume 0 January 2007
See all 2 discussions...  
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


   
Related forums


Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)


Look for Similar Items by Category


Tanaka Landscaping Power Tools

Shop for Tanaka products at Amazon.com

Tanaka provides commercial-grade blowers, trimmers, accessories, and other landscaping equipment for the homeowner.

Shop all Tanaka

 

Best Books of 2008

Best of 2008
Find our top 100 editors' picks as well as customers' favorites in dozens of categories in our Best Books of 2008 Store.
 

Buy Three Books, Get a Fourth Free

4-for-3 Books
Order any four eligible books under $10 and get the lowest-price book free in our 4-for-3 Books Store. See more details.
 

Best Books

Best of the Month
See our editors' picks and more of the best new books on our Best of the Month page.
 

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Where's My Stuff?

Shipping & Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue shopping: Top Sellers

Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates