I've never really applied for any of these myself (except perhaps back in the pre-internet days!), but my understanding is that many applicants end up being disqualified for federal jobs because they fail to fill in all of the required information (e.g., beginning and starting dates of positions, etc.). So, being complete appears to be very important.
Mark D. -----Original Message----- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sharif Branham Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 3:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] USA jobs: CV vs. Resume I agree that a resume with key words is helpful. When appropriate quantify the relevant experience. (e.g. Five years of lab management, six years of supervisory experience). Also, it is critical that you follow the application instructions. Many applicants eliminate themselves by not following instructions or submitting incomplete applications. Sent from my iPhone On May 16, 2013, at 3:46 PM, "Christa Zweig" <[email protected]> wrote: > It's necessary. There are whole books on the subject. I was directed to the > one by Kathryn Troutmann, but there might be others. > -c > > ______________________________________________________________________ > _____ > Christa Zweig > Post-doctoral associate > University of Florida, Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit Box > 110485, Bldg 810 Gainesville, FL 32611-0485 > 352-870-4132 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brent Bellinger > Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:24 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [ECOLOG-L] USA jobs: CV vs. Resume > > I am looking for some advice to improve my odds of getting past the initial > applicant screenings in USA Jobs. As a research scientist, I've put together > a pretty standard CV, which I've uploaded onto USA jobs and is used when > applying for research positions. I was told recently by a non-scientist (a > helicopter mechanic), the key when applying to positions through USA jobs is > to make sure your resume utilizes key words which helps it rise to the top of > the applicant list. A CV obviously does not have the depth of detail in terms > of outlining skills, abilities, knowledge, etc. that a resume usually does. > I'm wondering if I need to augment my profile and compliment my CV with a > descriptive resume to help my odds of getting an interview? Is a key-word > heavy resume a real and necessary thing in USA jobs, or have I just had bad > luck with the past few positions I've applied to (i.e., they were not good > fits with my skill set)? > > Thanks much for the insight on this matter. > > > Brent Bellinger, Ph.D. > post doctoral scientist > U.S. Environmental Protection Agency > Duluth, MN
