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5+ Practical Tips to Write a Federal Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Applying for a federal job?<\/h4>\n

You\u2019ll need to submit a federal resume with your application.<\/p>\n

And you guessed it – federal resumes are significantly different from the conventional ones.<\/p>\n

For starters, federal resumes should contain many more details like GS rating and clearance.<\/p>\n

Additionally, they are much longer than the usual 1-2 pages, sometimes reaching 6.<\/p>\n

But worry not – it\u2019s not all that complicated.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll teach you all you need to know about how to make a federal resume, starting with:<\/p>\n

What is a Federal Resume<\/h4>\n

As per its name, a federal resume is the type of resume that you need to submit if you\u2019re applying for a federal job in the US.<\/p>\n

In many ways, it\u2019s similar to the conventional resume – they both contain the same mandatory sections and allow you to describe your past professional experiences, education, and skills.<\/p>\n

However, there are a few components that make the federal resume differ from the conventional one.<\/p>\n

Federal Resume vs Conventional Resume<\/p>\n