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Plug in your information and get a head start. Our free builders and samples help you write a stronger federal resume, cover letter, and accomplishment record.
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CCAR Accomplishment Builder
Turn one accomplishment into a Challenge, Context, Action, Result story. The same stories power your resume accomplishments and your interview answers.
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Draft a federal resume in the format USAJOBS hiring managers expect.
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Answer a few prompts and get a cover letter you can edit and send.
Open the builderPrivate Industry Resume Builder
Build a private-sector resume when you are crossing over from federal.
Open the builderWHY START WITH ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Your CCAR Accomplishment has three uses
The Challenge, Context, Action, and Results accomplishment is the BEST way to write your accomplishments for your resume and your interview stories.
- The resume: accomplishments will prove your past performance and help you get Referred to the manager and Interviewed for the job.
- The interview: CCAR accomplishments are critical for the behavior-based interview. Hiring managers want examples that prove your ability to perform their job.
- The cover letter: we recommend a cover letter that features one interesting accomplishment relevant to the possible job. This story could get you the interview.
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The accomplishment builder will be great to write your best stories. But when you are targeting an important job announcement, a Certified Federal Resume Writer® and Coach can edit and feature the accomplishments on page one to STAND OUT.