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The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD® announces the
2020 Winners & Distinguished Favorites!
2 Book Awards for The Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses – Kathryn Troutman
- Winner – Military Non-Fiction
- Distinguished Favorite – Careers
The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses® 2nd Ed.
By Kathryn K. Troutman Author and Publisher, with Bobbi Rossiter
The only fedjob guidebook for military spouses is now updated with the latest winning strategies!
Careers/Government | 8-1/2 X 11; 124 pages
ISBN: 978-1-7337779-0-2
In the past, it’s been tough for military spouses to establish their own careers. With frequent moves to new bases, they can end up with a hodgepodge history of many part-time and volunteer positions – and no one steady employer.
The federal government has stepped in to help. And while its Priority Placement Program for Spouses (PPP-S) has an end-date of April 1 2019, other military spouse initiatives have been greatly improved. For instance, USAJobs is showing a 70% increase in its military spouse fedjob postings since our 1st edition. For military spouses who want to be up-to-date and stand out, our new 2nd Edition of The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses is a must-read.
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE 2nd EDITION INCLUDE:
- Introduction of the NEW Military Spouse Federal Resume, which features PCS Orders on top to put the jobseeker’s work history in context and announce up front that “I am a military spouse.”
- 6 excellent sample “after and before” resumes from real-life military spouses, showing how to present background to match the announcement’s required skills and abilities.
- A chart of keywords to include in resumes for the most popular job series for military spouses.
- An original list of the number of DOD federal civilian jobs at each base, which was created especially for this book.
- A user-friendly, clear 7-step process is provided.
- Fun and attractive two-color layout breaks down the info and makes it accessible.
THE 6 MILITARY SPOUSES WHO VOLUNTEERED THEIR STORIES AND RESUMES ARE:
Ann J. Hadn’t worked in 22 years but offered great volunteer experience. Decided to look for fedjob while attending an eTAP with her husband in Oahu. HIRED with her first-ever federal resume for Administrative Assistant, GS-06, for the U.S. Air Force.
Jennifer P. Smartly sought a fedjob as military spouse while still eligible before husband’s retirement. Applying on USAJobs, she LANDED a GS-07 position, Management Assistant. Got MBA. Was HIRED as a Contract Specialist, GS-9. Now on Career Ladder. Feeling good about sending her 5 children to college.
Nicole B. No job for 11 years, but entrepreneur with custom cookie business. Attended a Military Spouse class, which lead to Troutman consulting on resume. Suggested adding experience from business – logistics, inventory, customer service. Looking for positions as new PCS orders come up.
Jan M. Had successful fed career during her husband’s active duty service overseas. But back in DC, competition was intense. Troutman advised Jan add Accomplishments to resume. RESULTS: She LANDED a GS-14 fed position in DC! Couple moved again, but now Jan is ready with new fed MS resume.
Natalie G. Winner of our Military Spouse Contest, Natalie got a free rewrite of her resume. Natalie had NEVER had a full-time job as a military spouse. RESULTS: Her resume is now targeted for Linguist, Interpreter, Instructor positions based on part-time experience; ready when moved to next installation.
Bobbi R. Was REFERRED for several federal positions as a military spouse applicant, but then had to PCS. She came to the author’s business, The Resume Place, in MD from Japan. A collaborator on this 2nd edition, she teaches military spouses how to apply for fedjobs using the Military Spouse Fed Resume.
Fedjobs make sense for military spouses for many reasons. First, there are more civilian jobs for the federal government on military bases than any other employer. Second, working for Uncle Sam enables the military spouse to stay with the same employer when moved from base to base. Third, the federal government is a very family-friendly employer with many tele-commute positions and flexible hours.
Wouldn’t it be great for military families to have this additional income? So what are you waiting for? Get your copy of the cutting-edge The Stars Are Aligned for Military Spouses, 2nd Ed today!
Who Should Buy This Book
Military Spouses, Active Duty Military Whose Spouses Are Interested in Fed Careers, Military Transition Counselors, Employment Counselors, Federal HR Specialists, EEO Specialists, Federal Managers.
Add your PCS Military Career History to
your Federal Resume!
Part 1: USAJOBS Federal employment information for military spouses
- Learn the difference between a private sector resume and a federal resume
- Learn about how to read a USAJOBS vacancy announcement and match your resume
Part 2: SIX Outstanding Samples of the NEW Military Spouse Federal Resume – with PCS History!
- Add your PCS History to show your knowledge and experience of military service
- STAND OUT with your military spouse experience !
Military spouses travel around the world with their military partner for their career. It’s time that military spouses build their own career with the US Government in a federal career. Federal jobs and NAF jobs are available at every military base in the world.
Join Kathryn, Bobbi and Mike Causey for a lively discussion!
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ONLINE
Mike Causey Federal News Network Radio Show
Mike and Kathryn and Bobbi Talk about Federal Jobs and
Federal Resumes for Military Spouses on USAJOBS!
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Anonymous –
A must-read for all military spouses looking to gain federal employment!
Thank you so much for providing tips and guidelines to assist Military Spouses in understanding, the otherwise nebulous subject of, the government hiring process and how to be best prepared to utilize preferences. This book will be continuously recommended as we continue to relocate and meet others who are in need of this awesome resource
Anonymous –
FOLLOW THE FORMAT AND YOU CAN’T GO WRONG!
I’m a military spouse with multiple children, so that means I have had huge gaps in employment because staying at home was more cost effective for my family than working to pay for daycare. When my youngest was ready for preschool, I started my journey in pursuing federal employment. I knew that a PCS was inevitable, so I wanted a career that would allow me to follow my husband wherever the Air Force sent us. I found Kathryn’s books after a quick Google search and followed her resume tips to a T! I am now a federal employee in a great career field that has tons of room for advancement and they have positions all over the world. My friends now come to me when seeking federal resume advice and I pass them this book. Mil Spouses, we have supported our spouses with their career and now its time that we focus on ours!!!
Anonymous –
BEST Federal Resume Resource Around!!
This new edition has many updates from the first book, including new resume formats and many case studies; all from current military spouses with varying backgrounds. Knowing military spouses move around frequently and often have employment gaps, this book explains how to address those concerns. The book also provides a vast wealthy of knowledge on best practices, tips, and tricks when first attempting to navigate the federal system; which can be very overwhelming if you’ve never applied for a federal position. Kathryn’s book really helped ease my concerns and made me feel more confident in writing a federal resume and navigating through USAJOBS. If you’re considering a job in the Federal sector, this book is a MUST for all military spouses!!
Anonymous –
Excellent Resource for Military Spouses!
Kathryn Troutman and along with Bobbi Rossiter have written a wonderful guide to help military spouses navigate the dreaded federal resume. They have very clearly explained how to do it (and how not to!) in this second edition. If you’re a milspouse wanting to get in the federal government or get a better job in the federal government, then check this book out!
Anonymous –
Resumes that get you hired
Too often, it’s hard for military spouses to start or maintain their own careers. This book does a great job of showing spouses how to use all experience–including volunteering–to create a great resume that matches a job posting and helps them get hired!
Anonymous –
Lehua ATTENTION ALL SPOUSES, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!
This second edition is a gold mine. Great resume examples with before and after revisions. Easy to follow along with actual spouse stories of their journey in getting hired. It guides you step by step to be successful in your hiring. Kathryn Troutman is a true gem and a great mentor. Her personal feedback and coaching is invaluable.