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Applying for a Federal Job with a Resume

Here's what your resume or other form of application must contain (in addition to specific information requested in the job vacancy announcement)


Job Information


Announcement number, and title and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying


Personal Information


*Full name, mailing address (with Zip Code) and day and evening phone numbers (with area code)
*Social Security Number
*Country of Citizenship (most Federal Jobs require US Citizenship)
**Veterans' preference http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm

Reinstatement eligilbilty (if requested, attach F-50 proof of your career or career-conditional status)
Highest Federal Civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held)


Education


High School
*Name, city, and State (Zip Code if known)
*Date of diploma or GED

Colleges and Universities
*Name, city, and State (Zip Code if known)
Major
*Degree/level and year attained
Total credits earned (indicate semester or quarter hours)
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certification (current only)

Send a copy of your college transcript only if the job vacancy announcement requires it


Work Experience


Give the following information for your paid and non paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying:
*Formal title (include series and grade if Federal)
*Duties, accomplishments and other related skills
*Employer's name and address includeing zip code
Supervisor's name and phone number (may we contact?)
*Starting and ending dates (month and year)
*Hours worked per week
Salary


Other Qualifications


JOB-RELATED skills, for example, other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed


JOB-RELATED honrs, awards, and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, and public speaking (Give dates but do not send documents unless requested)

*Required Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE IN HIRING
**To claim 5-point veterans' preference, attach a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility.
**To claim a 10-point veteran's preference, attach an SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof required by that form

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certfy the information on your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.

Federal annuitants (military and civilian) may have their salaries reduced. All employees must pay any valid delinquent debts or the agency may garnish their salary.

PRIVACY AND PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENTS
The Office of Personnel Management and other Federal agencies rate applicants for Federal jobs under the authority of sections 1104, 1302, 3301, 3320, 3393, and 3394 of title 5 of the United States Code. The information requested in this information sheet and in the associated vacancy announcement is needed to evaluated your qualifications. Other laws require us to ask about citizenship, military services, etc.


 

 

 
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