Government Jobs

By: Brian G Chadra

Writing a resume for a government job is different from that of a normal employer. The U.S. government is one of the largest employers in the world and takes a unique approach in their hiring process. Minorities and handicapped people are urged to apply since they are not discriminated against. In this way, the best possible candidate can be evaluated and hired regardless or race, creed or color.

Now assuming you already know a bit about constructing a resume, let's focus on the area of most concern: the education area. Believe it or not, the U.S. government places a larger premium on your educational background than your actual work experience.

This is not to say that your previous job experience is not important, but since many of these positions require analytical skills, a fresh thinker is often more advantageous than one who is used to do things a certain way. Looking at the postings for government jobs or civil service lends itself to this approach. Many of the positions will accept education in lieu of experience. This is because most college graduates have received the newest theories and training available to date.

It is this valuable commodity that makes a new graduate attractive to Uncle Sam. Be sure that you have your educational background complete and up to date when completing your resume. Make sure that it is emphasize by putting it before the work experience section. You may also wish to include any special academic awards or honors won while in school. Finally, be sure to target the job by placing a few strategic keywords from the advertisement in your job objective. This will ensure that your resume gets noticed by the right people. Good luck!