Civil Service Exam University

Federal resume guidance

Write a resume that gives reviewers enough detail to understand your qualifications.

Use complete entries

Include employer, dates, hours per week, supervisor details when requested, duties, tools, and measurable results.

Match the announcement

Mirror the real qualifications with honest examples from your work, volunteer, military, or school history.

Avoid vague summaries

Federal resumes often need more detail than a private-sector one-page resume.

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