Podcast: The Resilience Round Up Podcast, Episode 37: The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses (Dec. 26, 2025)

Webinar: The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses
In this episode, “The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses,” federal career coach and resume expert Kathryn Troutman shares how military spouses can launch a career in the federal government through the Priority Placement Program, which gives preference to these candidates when they apply for Defense Department civilian positions. Troutman explains how to use the program’s self-certification checklist, eligibility requirements and the documentation needed to apply. Produced by the U.S. Army Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness.

AWARDS

Independent Press Awards (2026)

Reference – Winner

Kathryn Troutman’s “Transitioning Your Federal Resume to Private Industry: A Step-by-Step Guide” won this year’s Independent Press Award for Reference. Calling it an “indispensable resource,” the IPA said the book bridged “the gap between the often-complex federal resume format and the concise, results-driven expectations of private industry hiring managers” and lauded its “practical, eight-step methodology.” Read more here and the full IPA review here.

Career – Distinguished Favorite

Kathryn Troutman’s “Federal Resume Guidebook,” Eighth Edition, was recognized as a Distinguished Favorite in this year’s Independent Press Awards’ Career category. Calling the book an “essential compass for the new federal job market,” the IPA commended Kathryn’s approach to “guide candidates through the turbulent transition from verbose, traditional federal resume to the sharp, targeted format” OPM now requires. Read more here and read the full IPA review here.

Moxie Award (2024)

In October 2024, Kathryn Troutman received the Moxie Award for the Women-Owned Business category for that year. The Moxies recognize professional boldness, innovation, courage and savvy by enterprises, nonprofits and associations in the Metro DC area since 2017. Read more about the recognition of Kathryn here and about the 2024 Moxie award winners.

NRWA Industry Hero Award (2002)

The National Resume Writers’ Association recognized Kathryn Troutman in 2002 as a “pioneer in the world of federal resume writing.” The award honored Kathryn for her significant contributions to federal resume writing, including founding The Resume Place, designing the modern federal resume format, introducing the Ten Steps to a Federal Job® method, and creating the Certified Federal Job Search Trainer and Career Coach program. Read more about NRWA Hero Awards here.

Press: AI is invading the job search. Here’s how federal workers can outsmart it. (The Baltimore Banner, Oct. 6, 2025) Kathryn Troutman advises jobseekers on how to use AI chat programs to help identify keywords from job postings and tailor prompts to get good results.

Press: Your federal job was cut, not your value — here’s how to own your story
(The Baltimore Banner, June 16, 2025) Kathryn Troutman advises former federal workers how to talk about their job search for prospective employers — what happened and why they are now in the market — converting federal resumes for private industry and showcasing accomplishments.

Podcast: How Kathryn Troutman Can Unlock Your Career Potential
How Kathryn Troutman Can Unlock Your Career Potential (June 12, 2023)
Exciting news! I had the pleasure of being a guest on the “How to Scale a Business” podcast with Hector Santiesteban. We talked about the importance of federal resumes, finding a need and serving it, and the secret to growing a business or career. Produced by: amplafymedia.com

Podcast: No B.S. – Writing a Federal Resume for a US Government Job
No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio Podcast (September 16, 2022)
EP 2464 Of course, there’s a difference between a federal resume and a resume for the private sector! Here I interview Kathryn Troutman, the author of the Federal Resume Guidebook about the essential differences, the thought process behind them, and how to write one. From Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, Producer of this podcast: My courses are available on my website, www.TheBigGameHunter.us. The courses include ones about Informational Interviews, Interviewing, final interview preparation, salary negotiation mistakes to avoid, the top 10 questions to prepare for on any job interview, and starting a new job.

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Podcast: 3,2,1 iRelaunch!
How to Relaunch in the Federal Government, with Kathryn Troutman (Feb 11, 2021)
Are you relaunching your career? This podcast can help you consider the Federal Government for your next career! Interview with Carol Fishman Cohen, iRelaunch’s CEO and Co-Founder… Episode 175:

Podcast: Beverly Jones interviews Kathryn Troutman, Federal Resume Author and Instructor, who shares her expertise related to the Federal workplace. Beverly’s guests go beyond the research and get personal, as they talk about their interesting and often surprising professionals paths. Jones is an executive coach who wrote the handbook on building career resilience, “Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO.” (Jan 13, 2021)

Press: Kathryn Troutman – Federal Career Coach® – Yearbook of Experts (Dec 16, 2020)

Podcast: Is 2021 the year of the fed? (Dec 16, 2020)

Press Release: Tips on Biden-Harris Presidential Appointee Hiring Resources (Nov 25, 2020)

Podcast: Navigating The Federal Job Hiring Maze (Sep 28, 2020)

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