FEDERAL RESUME WRITING
Military Spouse
The government has positions on every military base. We pioneered the federal resume format for military spouses, built to survive relocation and to use every hiring path open to you.
The four hiring paths open to you
There are four ways to land four different kinds of federal position, and each path needs a different job search technique. We know all four.
USAJOBS competitive hiring
The open announcements on USAJOBS, applied for with a keyword-matched federal resume in the Outline Format.
Excepted Service jobs
Positions filled outside the competitive process, each with its own application requirements.
Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) jobs
Positions on base funded outside appropriations, applied for separately from USAJOBS.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP)
The preference program for spouses relocating with a service member on PCS orders.
A resume built for the move
We feature your military PCS history and add a Military Spouse Job Block and summary, so the hiring manager can see your record across every relocation and gap, and your dedication to the defense mission.
THE BOOK BEHIND THE METHOD
We wrote the book for military spouses
Resume Place authored the first book on federal resume writing for military spouses, The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses, with before and after samples and step by step instructions.
Where to start
Start with the path mapping, or the book that teaches the whole method.
The $210 consultation
A working session with a certified consultant to map the right hiring path for your situation.
Learn more 02The Stars Are Lined Up, 3rd Edition
The book on federal and NAF jobs for military spouses, with before and after samples.
Learn more 03Sample federal resumes
Browse samples in the Outline Format, researched and targeted for specific jobseekers.
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Take control of your career
Start with a consultation and we will map the right hiring path for your situation.