{"id":3407,"date":"2014-08-16T10:11:52","date_gmt":"2014-08-16T17:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=3407"},"modified":"2014-08-22T11:29:54","modified_gmt":"2014-08-22T18:29:54","slug":"managing-federal-job-search-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/about-gov\/managing-federal-job-search-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Your Federal Job Search Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"federal.governbment.job.taylor\"<\/a>Can you think of ways you might conduct a campaign \u2013 any kind of campaign?\u00a0 Three styles immediately come to mind: political, advertising, and fundraising.\u00a0 Your federal job search can be understood this way:\u00a0 In a political campaign, someone is selected based on written and verbal advertising that promotes his skills.\u00a0 If selected, he gets paid.\u00a0 Your federal job search campaign is comparable:\u00a0 Your skills are marketed on a r\u00e9sum\u00e9, validated in the interview, you\u2019re selected, and as a result, you get paid!<\/p>\n

But how do you make this happen?\u00a0 What are some strategies for managing your federal job search in a way that meets your desired outcome? \u00a0You need a plan!!<\/strong> \u00a0Below are specific actions to take:<\/p>\n

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  1. Have a well-developed, up-to-date r\u00e9sum\u00e9 (#1 in the builder), and NEVER use it to apply for a job (more later).\u00a0 Use the builder for the following reason: \u00a0federal HR needs specific information to complete their paperwork.\u00a0 If your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 does not include that information, there will be no review, and thus no referral to the hiring manager. \u00a0For each and every application, duplicate r\u00e9sum\u00e9 #1, then customize it by adding key words (specialized experience and competencies), and use this r\u00e9sum\u00e9 to apply for the position.\u00a0 Be sure to delete it after your application has been accepted, making room for the next.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Keep a federal job application \u201clibrary.\u201d\u00a0 Double check to make sure your application package uploaded properly, then copy and paste your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 to a Word document.\u00a0 Be sure to save a copy of the Vacancy Announcement, too.\u00a0 Make the file easily identifiable so you can use it to prepare for your interview.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Use your Occupational Series (four-digit code) found at OPM.Gov<\/a> on the saved search function.\u00a0 Two series that need to be narrowed further are 0343 and 2210. \u00a0Add relevant key words to these.\u00a0 To identify your specific occupational series, review the following article<\/a> and read about qualifications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Save relevant documents to your USAJOBS account. \u00a0USAJOBS only allows for low-resolution documents (limited space), so include as much information from them as you can on the r\u00e9sum\u00e9 builder, even if it is duplicative.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Network.\u00a0 You are poised to post a highly competitive federal application package.\u00a0 How will the hiring official know your name?\u00a0 Here are some ideas:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n