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WHAT TO
INCLUDE
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Although the Federal Government does not require a standard application form for most jobs, they do need certain information to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet legal requirements for Federal employment. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for a job. Help speed the selection process by keeping your resume or application brief and by sending only the requested material. Type or print clearly in dark ink.
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Here's what your
resume or application must contain (in addition
to specific information requested in the job
vacancy announcement):
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Job
Information
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-- Announcement Number, Title and Grade(s) of job for which you are
applying
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Personal
Information
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-- Full Name, Mailing Address (with ZIP
Code), Day & Evening Phone Numbers
-- Social Security Number
-- Country of Citizenship (Most Federal
jobs require United States citizenship.)
-- Veterans' Preference
-- Reinstatement Eligibility
(If
requested, attach SF 50 proof of your
career or career-conditional status.)
-- Highest Federal civilian grade held
(Also give job series and dates held.)
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Education
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-- High School -- Name, City, State, ZIP
Code if known, date of diploma/GED
-- Colleges and Universities -- Name, City, State, ZIP Code if
known; major (s);
and the type and year of any degrees received.
(If no degree, show total credits earned
in semester or quarter
hours).
-- Send a copy of your college
transcript only if the job vacancy
announcement
requests it.
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Work
Experience
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Give the following information for your paid
and non-paid work experience related to the job
for which you are applying. (Do not send job
descriptions.)
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-- Job Title (include series and grade of Federal job)
-- Duties and Accomplishments
-- Employer's Name and Address
-- Supervisor's Name and Phone Number
-- Starting and Ending Dates (Month and
Year)
-- Hours Per Week
-- Salary
-- Indicate Whether to Contact Your Current
Supervisor.
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Other
Qualifications
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-- Job-Related Training Courses (Title
and Year)
-- Job-Related Skills, (For example,
other languages, computer software/
hardware, tools, machinery,
typing speed, etc.)
-- Job-Related Certificates and Licenses
(Current Only)
-- Job-Related Honors, Awards, and
Special Accomplishments, (for example,
publications, memberships in
professional or honor societies,
leadership
activities, public speaking,
and performance award. Give dates, but do
not
send documents unless requested.)
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Veterans'
Preference in Hiring
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If you served on active duty in the United
States Military and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be
eligible for veterans' preference. To
receive preference if your service began after
October 15, 1976, you must have a Campaign
Badge, Expeditionary Medal, or a
service-connected disability. For further
details, call OPM at (202) 606-1800, TTY
(202) 606-2532 or browse the OPM
Career Opportunities website.
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-- Veterans' preference is not a factor
for Senior Executive Service jobs or
when competition is limited to status
candidates (current or former Federal
career or career-conditional employees).
-- To claim 5-point veterans'
preference, attach a copy of your
DD-214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty, or other proof of
eligibility.
-- To claim 10-point veterans'
preference, attach an SF 15, Application
for 10
Point Veterans' Preference, plus the
proof required by that form.
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OTHER
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Before hiring, an agency will ask you to
complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to
determine your suitability for Federal
employment and to authorize a background
investigation. The agency will also ask
you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the
information in your application. If you
make a false statement in any part of your
application, you may not be hired; you may be
fired after you begin work; or you may be fined
or jailed.
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-- If you are a male over age 18 who was
born after December 31, 1959,
you must have registered with the
Selective Service System (or have a
exemption) to be eligible for a
Federal job.
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-- The law prohibits public officials
from appointing, promoting, or recommending
their relatives.
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-- Federal annuitants (military and
civilian) may have their salaries or
annuities
reduced. All employees must pay any
valid delinquent debts or the agency
may
garnish their salary.
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APPLICANTS WITH
DISABILITIES
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You can
find out about alternative formats by calling
OPM, (202) 606-1800 or TTY (202) 606-2532, or browsing the OPM
Career Opportunities website.
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SEND
YOUR APPLICATION TO THE AGENCY LISTED ON THE
ANNOUNCEMENT.
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