Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer

Have you hesitated to write federal resumes? Think they’re boring? Too complex? Learn how to break the code from a Federal HR expert!

On any given day, nearly 10,000 jobs are posted on USAJOBS! More than 2 million people work for the federal government, not including the Postal Service or active-duty military. The vast majority—about 79%—work outside the D.C. area.

The federal government is one of the few employers that

still offers traditional benefits—health insurance, vacation and sick time, and

a pension, to name just a few.

This is a market you (and your clients) cannot afford to ignore!

Now you can confidently help clients work through the government hiring process with the Resume Writing Academy's Federal Resume Writer Certification program.

Read on to learn more about the program and our esteemed instructor!

This certification program will help you navigate federal hiring so that you can best support your clients. We will cover:

The federal application process
The different hiring paths available
Veterans preference and its impact on federal hiring
Other hiring eligibilities
USAJOBS profile set-up
How to read a job posting
How to find and read the
Occupational Questionnaire
Required information for federal applications
Useful tools for preparing a resume
How to translate military experience to civilian speak
Preparation of a federal resume
What about those KSAs?
How to use USAJOBS to apply
Useful terms for navigating the process

BENEFITS FOR ACRW-FEDERAL GRADUATES

• Lifetime certification! No renewals or CEU requirements.

•A 10% discount on registration for the Career Thought Leaders annual conference.

• A free E-Summit upon graduation (choose any of our pre-recorded E-Summits).

• Subcontract writing positions with resume companies — gain additional experience while making money! These projects generally pay between $100 to $400 per resume.

• Opportunities for publishing, speaking, job fairs, and other projects – some with compensation and some for building your professional visibility and credibility.

We do not guarantee employment but will continually provide graduates with leads from resume companies, outplacement firms, and others who need great writers TODAY!

Register for the Academy Certified Federal Resume Writer program.

Get the same great content at your own pace. Listen to the classes, connect with instructors as needed, and get the in-depth feedback on your homework you need to confidently write resumes that will land federal jobs.

All classes are from 3;00 to 4:00 PM ET.

Class 1, April 18: Understanding the Federal Application Process

Class 2, April 25: Hiring Paths to Federal Employment

Class 3, May 2: Creating a USAJOBS Profile

Class 4, May 9: English Language & Grammar

Class 5, May 16: Analyzing a Vacancy Announcement

Class 6, May 23: Preparing a Federal Resume

Class 7, June 6: Translating Military Experience

Class 8, June 13: Entering a Resume into USAJOBS

Nancy Segal has more than 30 years of Human Resources experience with the Federal government. Her federal career includes serving as Personnel Officer, Deputy Regional Administrator, and Special Assistant; she worked for the Department of Defense, the U.S. Treasury, and other government agencies.

Today, Nancy uses her expertise to coach applicants and career service providers on the federal job process, how to analyze and interpret Federal vacancy announcements, and how to respond to the occupational questionnaires.

From entry level through Senior Executive Service (SES), Nancy works closely with job seekers to prepare detailed, thorough, fact filled, and well written job applications. She is frequently invited to speak about the federal job search and application process.

Nancy also serves as an instructor for multiple government agencies and conducts training on various human resources, EEO, management, and leadership topics, including Using USAJOBS Effectively, Creating a Federal Resume, and Developing a Senior Executive Service Package.

Nancy is the author of The Complete Guide to Writing a Federal Resume, The Complete Guide to Interviewing for a Federal Job, and The Complete Guide to Making a Federal Career Transition. She has a weekly career blog on FEDweek.com, distributed to 800,000 subscribers around the world. She has been interviewed by FedNewsRadio, and has spoken at several industry conferences. Nancy holds a Master’s degree in Human and Labor Relations and a second Master’s degree in Public Administration. Her undergraduate degree is in history.

Like you, she knows the stress of wondering if she’s delivering the best information, experience, and results to aid her clients’ success.

Like you, she has sometimes felt the stigma that career services often carry within the coaching and counseling worlds at large.

You are Marie’s mission.

Marie understands that dedicated professionals in the careers field need and crave first-class support, training, and innovation. She is committed to giving you the confidence and skills to crush stigmas and stand proudly upon the credibility you’ve earned and deserve.

She’s dedicated her career to making that happen for you.

Marie’s passion for the careers industry runs deep.

A memorable experience with her middle school guidance counselor first introduced Marie to the true power of career professionals.

Marie began her professional career in the university setting as an advisor and recruiter for a mechanical engineering graduate program at Colorado State University.While completing her Masters of Education in Human Resource Studies and Career & Counseling Development, Marie interned with a woman who owned her own career counseling business.

Deeply inspired, Marie decided to leave her university position and open her own company.

A career services practice was born.

The year was 2008—the peak of the Great Recession. Undaunted, Marie hustled like crazy. She acquired a diverse range of experiences in the careers industry—career coaching, resume writing, and presenting trainings at workforce centers.

She discovered when she blended her strengths of process and strategy with a marketing approach, she could help leaders who struggled to communicate their value and were stalled in their career growth.

The business grew. Marie grew. Opportunities to serve her colleagues grew.

Entrepreneur. Speaker. Leader.

Pushed by a passion for making a difference to her colleagues, Marie ignored her natural risk aversion and introversion to assume leadership roles that would make a difference.

Marie was elected to the presidency of The National Resume Writers’ Association.

She created Career Confidante Radio.

In early 2015, she assumed ownership of Career Thought Leaders and Resume Writing Academy, and, in 2017, she acquired the suite of Reach Personal Branding training and certification programs.

As CEO, speaker, and trainer, Marie shares proven and leading-edge career management, branding, job search, resume development, social media, and leadership expertise with professionals worldwide.

YOU inspire Marie.

You are a world-changer. You transform lives. You deserve the best career training and support available.

Marie is determined you will have it.

Driven by mission. Committed to you.

Here are the top 6 reasons professionals from universities, community colleges, military transition centers, and in private practice choose Resume Writing Academy.

1. We've been training resume writers for more than 12 years. You'll benefit from proven virtual training techniques and get access to hundreds of pages of resume and letter samples aligned with current trends.

2. From grammar to formatting and strategy, you'll learn everything you need to stand out as an expert in the field. Your comprehensive materials will include a wide range of strategies and styles.

3. You'll receive personalized feedback on 5 writing assignments from top writers in the field. It is one thing to learn concepts and see examples, it is much richer and more meaningful to receive expert, in-depth reviews of your work.

4. You get a great value as there are no renewal fees or membership required! Once you complete this comprehensive program, there's no continuing education requirement.

5. You can complete the training on your schedule or within a group webclass. No matter which option you choose, you'll have access to individual support and interaction with the ACRW community.

6. You'll join a community of graduates and students on 5 continents. The program teaches best practices in writing that work in all areas of the globe.

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