The document provides guidance on using the RESUMIX system to apply for federal jobs. It discusses how to write federal resumes, including focusing on relevant accomplishments using the PARS structure, addressing gaps in employment history, and ensuring the resume aligns with the specific job requirements. Frequently asked questions are answered regarding including all work history, preparing for interviews, and getting help with RESUMIX.

1. Federal Job Search Skills you should know! Background Information and Definitions Finding Vacancy Announcements Reading Vacancy Announcements Writing Federal Success Statements  P A R S  Researching Federal Success Statements Your federal résumé (using RESUMIX) Applying, and follow-up actions Frequently Asked Questions and Wrap-up

2. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Q: How do you expect me to get all of my vast work history into the 12,000 Character Work Block ??? A: CPOL is NOT asking for your entire work history: only the Job Related work accomplishments that align / connect to your targeted vacancy announcement . . . From the Army’s Job Application Kit, p. 3 The automated system extracts information from your Resume to compare with job requirements . In order to ensure accurate extraction ( identification of job-related skills ), we recommend you develop your Resume according to the following guidelines.

3. Another Frequently Asked Question (FAQ’s) Q: What about gaps in your employment history? A: That’s OK, if you have to … The personnel system expects gaps as you are writing only about your job-related work accomplishments in relation to the targeted vacancy announcement. You have the 12,000 character Experience block and the 6,000 character Additional Information block Your RESUMIX Army résumé can only be 180 lines (3 pages) – so there are bound to be gaps Job from 2001 to 11/11/1111 (Present) Job from 1997 to 1999 Job from 1992 to 1995 All of the jobs relate to the vacancy announcement

4. Question: How far back do you go? Wonderful Question - glad you asked! I don’t know … but let’s reason together. 1st: Connect the dots!  How far back do you need to go to provide relevant, connected success statements that answer the employer’s one question? 2nd: Your current, Federal skills carry more weight than old or non-federal skills … but tell them “what you’ve got that will solve their problems.”

5. What about Interviews? Depends what the hiring managers and the personnel officers decided in the “requisition kit” and their “hiring strategy” Won’t know from the vacancy announcement – So … Be Prepared ACS handouts, classes and coaching sessions for interviews ACS library books and CD – ROM’s

6. Should I use job description language in my résumé? “ Responsible for …” “ Duties included …” “ Required to …”  NO ! Responsible for means Supposed to but did you? Don’t confuse the issue! Use a past tense action verbs! Led Assessed Taught Saved

7. Another bit of Uncle Jon’s wisdom: Don’t job chase! First figure out the career series in which you are going to compete, then write a resume that covers your skills in your targeted series When you make a pizza, You cover the entire pan! GS-0083 GS-0080 GS-0081

8. Another freebie from Uncle Jon Their Problem: Motivated Employees! Answer their Question: “Did you want to?” “ Enjoy …” “ Like to …”

9. What Assessment Tests and Resources Does ACS Have? WEB Research Tests ACS PROFILES (on the web) – commercial screening tool Self Directed Examinations Army Education Center Bldg 56 (309) 782-1849: Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) ACS Library References Federal Job Search books and CD-ROMS ( www. resumeplace. com ) Department of Labor O*NET, DOT, OOH, GOE ACS Multi-media center and office (computers, fax, copier, phones)

10. Is there anything else that I should know? YES! Type your draft RESUMIX in MS Word Then, transfer ( copy and paste) the key sections into the Army Resume Builder (and its Worksheets) Go to the bottom of the Builder and save often!! Check ANSWER to see what’s there

11. Is there an Execution Checklist?   Make your decision for career development __ Establish your Job Search Objective(s) __ Complete the research in your field(s) __ Draft (and submit) your initial “RESUMIX” Federal résumé __ Search for appropriate job announcements __ Update, Align, Connect the résumé, resubmit __ Self-nominate yourself __ Check your status in ANSWER __ Be prepared for follow-on actions

12.  P A R S  Matches and supports the RESUMIX System! P roblem A ction R esults Their | Past Tense Noun How  How Well  Problem | Verb (What) Much Results! (#) = TIME S tatements The RESUMIX Software The CPOC Staffing Specialist The Hiring Manager(s)

13. Oh, by the way . . .  P A R S  also works for ... Annual Performance Reviews 201 Personnel File Updates Priority Placement Program (PPP) Performance Counseling (MBOR) Private Sector Résumés and Interviews Request for promotions, raises, and awards

14. References Application Kit available on the CPOL home page under EMPLOYMENT Kathryn Troutman’s books and web site www. resumeplace. com [this is a commercial website for use at your own expense] Free!

15. What if I can’t or don’t want to use the Internet? Follow the instructions in the Application Kit Mail address for Résumé and Self-nom: Northeast Civilian Personnel Operations Center Central Résumé Processing Center 314 Johnson Street Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283

16. What if I have more RESUMIX Questions? #1 – look for the regional center’s staffing specialist or point of contact at the bottom of the vacancy announcement #2 - Ask the NC CPOC directly via e-mail: resumix_help @ cpocria.army.mil #3 – call or e-mail the RIA CPAC (309) 782-1256 amsta – ri – pc @ ria. army. mil #4 – call or e-mail ACS “Uncle Jon” Cook (309) 782-0829 RIA-ACS @ ria. army. mil

17. What if I forget my PASSWORD – Or Need More HELP! In Army Résumé Builder’s EDIT function, fill out the security question and answer, then follow the instructions to get your info. NC CPOC IT Help Desk (309) 782-7498 Automated Resume Builder User-ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) help is available at: https:// cpol. army. mil / rb / rb_get_uid_pin. cgi Email the IT Help Desk for HQDA RESUMIX at Fort Belvoir: applicanthelp @ c p s r x t p . belvoir. army. mil

18.  P A R S  Matches and supports the RESUMIX System! P roblem A ction R esults Their | Past Tense Noun How  How Well  Problem | Verb (What) Much Results! (#) S tatements The RESUMIX Software The CPOC Staffing Specialist The Hiring Manager(s) Resumix

19.  P A R S  Matches and supports the RESUMIX System! Remember the dance, the “ Bunny Hop” The RESUMIX Software The CPOC Staffing Specialist The Hiring Manager(s) Resumix

20. Connect the Dots Your Job Search Objective Your Research for the Target Employer and their Problems = Their needed skills = verbs and nouns You have to add your #’s and  How Well’s 

21. First, figure how the system works: then, work the system! You Hiring Team Decide your Federal Career Objective: Job - Location - Money Submit your RESUMIX  N C CPOC Position opening:  Submits their requisition including SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS Job  Announc. cpol.army.mil Self- nomination (before close date!)  RESUMIX builds 200-word skills database | RESUMIX | screens  | your db for | Requisition’s | skills Staffing Specialist Screens for Qualifications  Qualified résumés given to Hiring Manager(s) RESUMIX Software San Jose, CA www.resumix.com Update Job Offer: 201 file

22. Uncle Jon’s notes on the Job Requisition Worksheet Selecting Official Information Position Information Unique Position Requirements Recruitment Strategy Relocation expenses being paid: yes/no? Major Duty #1 Mandatory Desirable Experience Experience Major Duty #2 Mandatory Desirable Experience Experience Other Unique Skills or additional qualifications

23. Why am I writing all this “stuff”? They have my 201 file! TRUE! However, They only know what they read … They will read your résumé … and the 201 file will not be used in the rating and qualification process … so ________

24. Can I use my RESUMIX to update my 201 file? Yes , however … RESUMIX and 201 files have different purposes for your career development Think of a triangle RESUMIX is the narrowly focused tip aimed at a future position – it is limited 201 file is your broad-based “history bucket” Big, deep and describes all your career fields Used for RIF’s and PPP