KSAs in the Federal Resume

KSAs in the Federal ResumeKSAs in the Federal ResumeKSAs in the Federal ResumeJohn Berry, Director of the Office of Personnel Management, is planning to eliminate the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) essays during his term in order to make federal applications less cumbersome. govexec.com/dailyfed/0310/031610p1.htmEven so, it is still important to demonstrate in your federal job application that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform a job. How do I recommend that you do that? Include the KSAs in your federal resume In fact, vacancy announcements are already listing KSAs in the qualifications section with the note that the KSAs should be included in the text of the resume.The best way to make your KSAs stand out in the federal resume is to use our recommended Outline Format Resume for USAJOBS and other online builders. The sample federal resume in this article, which is in USAJOBS format, includes the KSAs found in the vacancy announcement.Recommend Format for KSAs in the Federal ResumeThe Outline Format for your federal resume was first developed in 2000 when Department of Defense agencies introduced the Resumix system. The Resumix system is a keyword system and is still the resume format used today by Army, Navy, and Department of Defense agencies. The Outline Format features keywords that could be the search terms used by the human resources specialists and supervisors.The KSAs can also be highlighted in the Outline Format by carefully selecting KSA keywords as the paragraph headers, then formatting these headers in ALL CAPS so that the information is very clear to the human resources specialist. The sample federal resume below clearly features the KSAs from Duties Qualifications and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities statements listed in the announcement.Readability is Key to Success for KSAs in the Federal ResumeFederal resumes posted in USAJOBS are read by federal human resources specialists, not a machine or artificial in telligence system. Being able to easily find the KSAs in the federal resume will make it easier to determine that you are Best Qualified for a certain position. Using a limited amount of ALL CAPS in your USAJOBS or builder resume can help HR and the supervisor see your KSAs and specialized experience.How to Include KSAs or Qualifications in Your Federal Resume1. Find the KSAs in the announcement in the Qualifications section.2. Copy them into a aber sicher file.3. Copy the KSA into your resume.4. Match your current resume duties and accomplishments to the KSAs.5. Create the Outline Format, so that the KSAs stand out for the HR specialist.6. Write a description of your skills in each KSA area and give a short example if you can. It is important to give an example that demonstrates your past performance for each KSA.7. Write the KSA information within the Work Experience section of your resume.8. Emphasize the KSA skills within the last 10 years if you can.9. Emphasize the KSA skills within the most recent one or two positions if you can.10. Give example for the KSAs if you can. This will improve your chances of being best qualified.KSAs in the Resume Sample Outline Format from USAJOBSThe KSAs for this position are the following TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPORT to an analytical workforce. DATA COLLECTION Gather, evaluate, and compile variety of data and information to report progress. REPORT PRODUCTION AND DATABASE ADMINISTRATION CUSTOMER SERVICES AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONSARA JACOBS4567 Dandelion WayWashington, DC 20009Mobile 202-222-2323Email smjacobsverizon.netWORK EXPERIENCE Federal Bureau of Investigation, Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate8/2009 PresentWashington, DC US Grade Level GS-07Salary 52,794 USD Per YearHours per week 40Management and Program Assistant, 0344TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPORT to an analytical workforce. As the sole Management Assistant to 10 Analysts, I support higher-level analysts in research and analysis of weapons of mass destruction. Conduct special research projects as assigned or as a kollektiv member. Support analysts with administrative tasks and assist in conducting studies concerning research on weapons of mass destruction.DATA COLLECTION Gather, evaluate, and compile variety of data and information to report progress. The analysts depend on me to compile and write drafts of final reports to include editing for obvious omissions or errors, as well as compliance with established format. Produce charts and graphics with content provided by analysts and original research.REPORT PRODUCTION AND DATABASE ADMINISTRATION I am the quality-control check and proofread reports and other documents for correct information. Coordinate administrative requirements with other Dept. of Homeland Security offices. I maintain the WMD databases, identify trends/patterns, compile reports, and apply data-gathering methods to collect information.CUSTOMER SERVICES AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATION I am the prima ry point of contact for the Directorate Analysts. I also hold primary responsibility for administrative programs and ensure compliance with all procedural requirements.ACCOMPLISHMENTS+ Updated the WMD database with more than 2 months of data collected by the analysts. Created a spreadsheet with the updated information to summarize data collected, as well as news summaries from major news outlets. Received recognition from my supervisor for attention to detail.+ Developed a spreadsheet to maintain project status of the Analysts research, which was posted for easy access and 247 viewing. This resulted in less repetition in research and immediate information on available date. (Contact Supervisor Yes, Supervisors Name Joette Zimmerman, Supervisors Phone 202-222-2222)*Sample from the Federal Resume Guidebook CD-ROM, 4th, Edition, Publisher JIST, Inc. Author Kathryn Troutman