The Complete Guide to Federal Resumes for USAJOBS (2025)
Everything you need to know about writing an OPM-compliant federal resume. Learn the exact format, required fields, and strategies that get you referred to hiring managers.
Learn how to write OPM-compliant resumes, navigate USAJOBS, and land your federal career.
Why your corporate resume won't work for government jobs. Learn the critical differences between federal and private sector resumes that determine whether you get hired.
Learn why most federal job applications fail at the first hurdle and how to ensure your resume meets OPM requirements for USAJOBS positions.
Master the Challenge-Context-Action-Result format used by federal HR specialists to evaluate your qualifications. Includes examples and templates.
Understand the General Schedule pay system and learn how to properly document your grade, series, and pay information on federal job applications.
Understand how veterans preference works in federal hiring, what documentation you need, and how to properly claim preference on your USAJOBS application.
Why the hours per week field is the most commonly missed requirement on federal resumes and how to document it correctly for every position.
An honest comparison of federal resume builders and services. Learn which tools actually help you create OPM-compliant resumes and which ones waste your time.
Avoid these 12 critical errors that cause qualified candidates to be automatically disqualified from federal jobs before a human ever sees their resume.
Why supervisor contact information is required on federal resumes and how to handle tricky situations like former employers, hostile supervisors, or companies that no longer exist.