Kathryn Troutman, Publisher, President, Resume Place, Inc.
Thank You, Veterans and Service Members
Special Memorial Day FREE Virtual Class
Ten Steps to a Federal Job®
Instructor:
Kathryn Troutman, Author, Jobseeker’s Guide 10th Edition
Read Kathryn’s bio here.
To help you continue your dedicated service to America, we would like to give you our best advice, FREE, on how to begin a successful, rewarding career in the Federal Government as a Civil Service Employee. The Federal Resume is NOW a 2-Page format. Get samples in the webinar.
Successfully navigating the federal job application process is complex – but possible, if you have some knowledge about what’s most important. l will be teaching a free 60-minute class using my proven formula, Ten Steps to a Federal Job®, on Monday June 1st, at 5:00 pm ET. We will explain how to apply for federal jobs and how to write a correct, targeted, and effective Federal Resume that will get you noticed and referred to hiring managers.
REGISTER FOR THE FREE E-BOOK AND WEBINAR:
Send email to kathryn@resume-place.com
Subjectline: Your Name, Military Service, Dates of Service
Email text: Write a sentence or two about your Federal job search objectives.
Are you: Veteran, Service Member, Active-Duty Military Spouse or Employment Specialist?
This offer is for eBooks only. Copyright© 2026, Resume Place, Inc.
The class is also open to Employment Specialists who advise Veterans, Service Members, and Military Spouses on Federal Jobs
Thank you! You will learn a lot!
Virtual ZOOM 60-Minute Ten Steps to a Federal Job®, Monday June 1st, 2026, 5:00 to 6:00 pm ET. Open to first 150 registrants.
Here’s an overview of what we’ll cover from Ten Steps to a Federal Job®:
Introduction – How Many Hats Do You Wear at Work? We’ll begin with a fun and easy activity that will help you translate your military experience into real job titles that align with government positions.
Step 1 – Review the Federal Job Process. We’ll review official federal job titles and the GS salary scale.
Step 2 – Networking.We’ll talk about the Special Hiring Authority – Veterans Preference – to help you with your federal job search.
Step 3 – Search for Jobs on USAJOBS. This website is vast – more than 18,000 jobs are posted there at any given time – and it can be confusing.
Step 4 – Keywords. Every USAJOBS announcement contains critical keywords that you need recognize and then match in your resume.
Step 5 – Core Competencies. Many of the USAJOBS announcements include Core Competencies.
Step 6 – Federal Resume Writing – You will see the best, most effective format for a federal resume. The Federal Resume is now 2 pages!
Step 7 – Write your Accomplishments. Your resume needs to include your proud accomplishments, written in a way that makes an impression on readers. Tell your stories!
Step 8 – Apply for Federal Jobs on USAJOBS. Learn tips on setting up your profile and show you the USAJOBS Builder format vs. the Upload format!
Step 9 – Track and Follow-up. It’s amazing, but you CAN follow up to find out WHAT happened to your application.
Step 10 – Interview and Negotiate for your federal job. The Interview is a TEST. If you have skills that the government needs, it’s possible to negotiate your STEP within the GRADE you’re seeking.
REGISTER FOR THE FREE BOOK AND WEBINAR:
Send email to kathryn@resume-place.com
Subjectline: Your Name, Military Service, Dates of Service
Email text: Write a sentence or two about your Federal job search objectives.
Are you: Veteran, Service Member, Active-Duty Military Spouse or Employment Specialist?
This offer is for eBooks only. Copyright© 2026, Resume Place, Inc.
The class is also open to Employment Specialists who advise Veterans, Service Members, and Military Spouses on Federal Jobs
Thank you! You will learn a lot!
Monday, June 1st, 2026: The course is based on the book, Jobseeker’s Guide 10th Edition. The class is open to the first 150 attendees who register. This Ten Steps class is taught at military bases around the world.
A 3-page handout will be sent to each attendee with a summary of each step after the class.
Consultation service for Federal Resume with a Certified Federal Resume Writer:
Get a federal resume review and quote for federal resume writing for your new updated resume. $210 for one hour review of resume, update information, sample job announcement.
Quote for writing and editing needed to retarget the resume, add new content, edit previous content and add new accomplishments! THIS IS THE BEST $210 YOU WILL EVER SPEND FOR YOUR IT CAREER DEVELOPMENT!” – KATHRYN TROUTMAN
Veterans, Military, Military Spouses – FREE eBook!
Jobseeker’s Guidebook, 10th Ed. – Ten Steps to a Federal Job®, Kathryn Troutman, Author
The Author: Kathryn Troutman is the author of many award-winning career guides including the best-selling Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th Edition (Best Reference Book/Gold in the Independent Press Awards and more) and The Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses, 3rd Edition. Troutman is the Founder and President of The Resume Place, a groundbreaking Federal resume writing and job coaching service in Baltimore, MD.
About Us
Based on the Ten Steps to a Federal Job® method, Kathryn Troutman and Resume Place, Inc., manage and teach a train-the-trainer Certified Federal Job Search Trainer / Certified Federal Career Coach program. The CFJST / CFCC has been taught for 20 years and employment readiness, career counselors and transition counselors teach and coach the Ten Steps method at military bases and job centers.
