March 31, 2026 By Nicole Schultheis, JD, Senior Federal Resume Writer, Coach, Instructor The 2-page federal resume became mandatory for most federal job applicants on September 27, 2025. The change was part of the broader Merit Hiring Plan issued by the Office of Personnel Management, following issuance of Executive Order 14170. The new rule applies…
by Kathryn Troutman, March 12, 2026 ARE YOU USING AI RESEARCH TO FIND THE KEYWORDS FOR YOUR 2-PAGE FEDERAL RESUME? See this sample: It is up to YOU to find the keywords and add them to your resume – for every job announcement. Microsoft Copilot AI Search for Keywords for Instructional Systems Specialist, GS-7, which…
by Kathryn Troutman, March 9, 2026 ARE YOU USING AI RESEARCH TO FIND THE KEYWORDS FOR YOUR 2-PAGE FEDERAL RESUME? See this sample: It is up to YOU to find the keywords and add them to your resume – for every job announcement. Microsoft Copilot AI Search: I am a Contract Specialist seeking a promotion.…
Kathryn Troutman, March 5, 2026 From Kathryn Troutman: I used to live five miles from the home of Clara Barton, Founder of the American Red Cross, in Glen Echo, MD. The building also served as a headquarters for her organization for decades. As I looked recently at some of the historical markers and interpretations, I…