The Complete Resume and CV Writing Course: Get the Ideal Job

Kathryn Troutman, Author, Federal Resume Guidebook has created a series of USJAOBS announcements and analyzed WHAT'S IMPORTANT for your FEDERAL RESUME.  Consider a federal job!

I searched USAJOBS for the word SPACE.  479 jobs came up.  I selected the Astronomer job and found the keywords that you would match in your resume to try to get Best Qualified for the position.

Searching for PROGRAM ANALYST. There are many positions in the US government with this job title.  This job involves ANALYZING PROGRAMS, QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS, RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROGRAMS, ADVISING MANAGERS.  Would you qualify for this job?

I did a search for the word CYBER in USAJOBS and 168 jobs came up!  You can look at location and salary. The government has many CYBER positions.  This lecture will show you how to read the job announcement and find the qualifications for the job to add to your resume.

This job is SUPPLY SPECIALIST WITH FEMA.  I just searched USAJOBS.gov for SUPPLY. And the jobs came up.  The skills are: tracking supplies on mobile devices, maintain supplies information in databases.  SKILLS required:  Coordinate with peers; team leader; inventory tracking; record-keeping and documentation.

SEARCH FOR NASA.  AST Mission Operations position.  NASA is hiring.  Qualifications to fill the flight activities planning responsibilities.  If you are hired ... Certified Flight Operations Specialist.  Requirements:  Experience with commercial crew or exploration program.... space flight operations... research and analyze and interpret information.   experience with human space flight.

USAJOBS Profile, Hiring Paths,and Resume Builder  - Beginning Instructions

Kathryn uses her own USAJOBS Profile to demonstrate the methods to build your USJAOBS account to begin your USAJOBs applications.

You will learn:

HOW TO SET UP YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE:

· Answer the Profile questions

· Check off your Hiring Authorities

· Build your resume into the PROFILE – yes, your resume will go in the PROFILE and also in the DOCUMENTS section (two times).

· The Profile Resume can be shorter than the BUILDER resume.

· Add Education, Languages, Organizations, References.

· Setting up the Profile will take one hour.

DOCUMENT SECTION - BUILDING YOUR USAJOBS BUILDER RESUME:

· See a demonstration of a Builder “Job “ Work History section

· Add the job title, employer, dates

· Add the Duties – follow Kathryn’s format with ALL CAP KEYWORDS in the job description.

· The ALL CAP KEYWORDS are THE keywords you will find in the USAJOBS announcement.

· You will see several job block examples from Kathryn’s resume to inspire you to build your resume.

· Setting up your USAJOBS Builder resume will take 1 to 2 hours.

Matching Health Education Specialist Qualifications to an Current Job Block in USAJOBS

Kathryn goes to her USAJOBS account and opens an existing Work History experience from a US Army job as Instructional Design Specialist. She demonstrates how to translate Army instructional design job duties into Health Education Specialist. It’s ALMOST a match, not quite ! Check out this story.

What you will learn:

How to translate your work history from one field of work to another

Learn how to find the keywords to match a new position – Just takes 15 minutes!

Instructional Design Specialist to Health Education Specialist

· Learn how to read a USAJOBS announcement to find the specific Qualifications for your resume.

· She goes live to the job announcement and demonstrates specifically, the keywords.

· OOPS, SHE FINDS THAT THIS PERSON CANNOT APPLY FOR THIS JOB. The qualifications are very specific for HEALTH EDUCATION.  PLUS the position is only open to current CDC employees.

· Oh, well, she keeps on with find the right keywords.

· Kathryn continues the live demonstration with her USAJOBS resume builder to change out the keywords.

· Learn how to determine if a specific government job will work for your experience.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED – What’s important? The competencies are GREAT in this job announcement! These words CAN be match to the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated and rated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Collaboration / Partnering

• Creativity/Innovation

• Curriculum and Course Development

• Customer Service

• Decision Making

• Education and Training

• Evaluation and Assessment

• Interpersonal Skills

• Oral Communication

• Problem Solving

• Program Support and Strategic Planning

• Project Management (2)

• Public Health Knowledge

• Results Driven

• Technical Credibility

• Technical Training and Advising

• Written Communication

Building Your Resume in USAJOBS

USAJOBS Resume Builder basics with expert and author, Kathryn Troutman. The Resume Builder is very handy to begin writing your resume for federal positions. See a complete review of setting up your USAJOBS Profile! It is critical to utilize the builder to make sure the resume is compliant for the federal human resources processes. Each “job block” is critical for presenting your qualifications. See a full demonstration of building a “job block” in the builder and making it readable. Learn how to make the resume readable with ALL CAP KEYWORDS.

Sample Partial “Job block” in USAJOBS:

TRADOC CP 32
111 Frasier Lane
Fort Eustis, VA 23604 United States

01/2018 - Present
Hours per week: 40

Series: 1750 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12

CAREER PROGRAM MANAGER / INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

COORDINATE AND NEGOTIATE WITH FLAG/GENERAL OFFICERS
Represent the QMS as the SME on visits to Army support of both Army and Joint Level Commands. Review training policies and regulations from higher echelon. Assure new or changed operating policies.

RECOMMEND TRAINING CONCEPTS AND PLANS WITH SENIOR LEADERS FOR TRAINING
Develop MOS changes, additional skill identifier, and career management field reviews/ modifications to support emerging systems. Recommend new training procedures in designing courseware and special materials.

IMPLEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAMS
Oversee Petroleum Warrant Officers Courses and NCO functional sources including Total Army Training School Courseware.

OVERSEE TRAINING PROGRAMS
As the Chief, Petroleum Training Division and Course Manager for the Petroleum and Water Officers Course.

DEVELOP TOPICS AND PERSPECTIVES WITH SENIOR LEADERS FOR TRAINING
Develop MOS changes, additional skill identifier, and career management field reviews/ modifications to support emerging systems. Recommend new training procedures in designing courseware and special materials.

The US Government has a long application... unfortunately. This position for a Housekeeping Aide is fascinating.

If you scroll up to 6 minutes, you can see the Job Related Questionnaire for this position. It is incredibly detailed.  I am sure they will hire a VERY proficient cleaner with this questionnaire and the qualifications required.   

I created this video to show you STEP BY STEP, how to find a job announcement ... analyze the requirements ... update the resume to match ... apply for the job with the new resume with new keywords ... answer the questionnaire ... and SUBMIT.  Step by Step. 

This is what it takes to apply for US government positions.  The questionnaire is slightly long - 21 questions. BUT.. persevere and you could land a very steady position -- with potential for promotion.

This is a new position posted to support the COVID-19 positions.

This lecture goes through finding the job announcement... looking at the qualifications ... determining which resume will match the best ... applying for the position ... answering the REALLY SIMPLE questionnaire and SUBMITTING.

This is good to review if you are seeking a US Government position.

Press Release – Troutman’s COVID-19 Federal Jobs Course on Udemy.com

Contact: Kathryn Troutman, President, Resume Place, Inc.

443 591 0340

kathryn@resume-place.com

Feds Are Hiring! New Course Highlights Non-Medical COVID-19 Jobs

At a time of record-setting unemployment, few sectors in the US are hiring. But the federal government is in critical need of many new employees to help support their efforts to address the Coronavirus pandemic. Fed Jobs Guru Kathryn Troutman provides an orientation to 12 openings in her new Udemy.com course COVID-19 Federal Jobs.

Baltimore, MD; April 21, 2020. In addressing the Coronavirus crisis, the federal government needs to hire across America. Top Federal Jobs Expert Kathryn Troutman has created a new course COVID-19 Federal Jobs which turns the spotlight on 12 critical mostly non-medical openings. The course has just been posted on Udemy.com, along with three others from Troutman -- including a class on how to write the specific type of resume that the feds require.

“Landing one of these jobs is a great way to do something about the crisis while also getting your foot in the door for a federal career,” notes Troutman. “These are temporary positions, most lasting one year, and they are open to the general public. Once you have that experience under your belt, you can apply for other fed jobs as an insider. Many more government jobs are available to current federal employees.”

While the positions posted in the USAJobs COVID-19 section are temporary, Troutman expects most will be extended. Also many can be worked from home. One of the positions covered in her course is Information Technology Specialist (Customer Support) for the Department of Veteran Affairs, and there are 247 locations in the US where they are hiring. The job will support an expansion of telehealth efforts at hospitals. Another is Loan Specialist for the Small Business Administration, which is a full-time telework position. These employees will manage the many SBA loans going out to small businesses. Other jobs in her course span logistics, health data assessment, housekeeping, emergency management, public health, food workers and more. Respiratory Therapist is the one medical job included in her course, and many of the COVID-19 federal positions are health-related.

READ THE REST OF THE PRESS RELEASE ATTACHED.

April 24, 2020

Kathryn describes the COVID-19 jobs that are coming up from Dept. of Commerce, Economic Development Administration - CARES ACT Recovery Assistance.  Many positions.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

CARES ACT RECOVERY ASSISTANCE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

April 17, 2020

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has identified more than 70 positions, see below, that will be crucial to building the capacity needed to help administer our Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding as quickly, effectively, and efficiently as possible, and in a manner that meets the needs of our communities across the nation.

Be on the lookout for openings on EDA.GOV/careers, our digital media platforms, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook, and USAJobs.gov.

In addition, interested candidates should send a cover letter and resumes and CVs to EDAcareer@eda.gov. Please indicate position interest and location.

READ THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR TITLES AND LOCATIONS OF THESE POSITIONS.

Logistics Management Specialist DHS, Centers for Disease Control – Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Assets Many Vacancies, 24 Locations

Logistics Management Specialist, GS 11 to 13 Salary range of $64K to $144K. Appointment is term – 13 moths; full-time. Multiple vacancies in 24 locations. This job involves the logistics management functions to transport the STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE (SNS) to support state and local public health agencies in the event of biological/chemical incident, natural disaster, or another emergency.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: For the GS 9 performing a variety of duties that support the procurement, storage, sustainment, inventory accounting, maintenance and transport of stockpile assets to be used in emergency situations.

COMPETENCIES: Forecasting and Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Warehouse Management Systems

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/565760900

Loan Specialist (Commercial) – Virtual – Many Vacancies – Many locations in the US

Loan Specialist (Commercial) – Virtual. The SBA, Office of Capital Access is hiring. This is a temporary position – 1 year. This could be fascinating supporting the SBA Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Salary is GS 12, $76here is also some locality pay that can be added, depending on where you will be working. You will work out of the Commercial Loan Service Centers or National Guarantee Purchase Center, which is responsible for performing servicing, purchase, or liquidation activities. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB ARE: GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: liquidate collateral and assets for all types of loans; and provide financial counseling and guidance to customers related to loan payments; and recommend various liquidation actions; and analyze financial statements; and review and recommend action as appropriate on participant lender's loan compromise. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/564713200

Information Technology Specialist (CUSTSPT)- Many vacancies in 247 locations in the US - Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology

This position supports 24/7 operations and my involve overtime and rotating shifts. Announcement closes 12/31/2020, but they will be reviewing resumes everyday until that date. Primary duties are in the Point of Care Customer Service Division working with CUSTOMERS and multi-vendor Its and multi-user computer systems.

Four important competencies to cover in the resume: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving. Pus specialized experience. Read more: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/565664500

Human Resources Specialist – 11 vacancies in New York VA Hospitals

Human Resource Specialist, Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 11 vacancies negotiable after selection. Telework could be eligible. GS 12 position, starting salary can range from $76K to $99K.  The salary will be adjusted to reflect extra locality pay after the location is selected and placed. This is a temporary position, not to exceed 1 year, but it is great to get started with the government

This is Direct Hire, so they are hiring quickly. IMPORTANT SKILLS TO ADD: Knowledge of human resources automated staffing, recruitment and placement actions. A degree is not required. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/565283000

Health Scientist (Informatics) (Direct Hire) DHS, CDC – Many vacancies, 24 locations

Health Scientist (Informatics) (Direct Hire) DHS, CDC, GS 11-14, Salary: $64K to $170K; Permanent positions, full-time; Relocation MIGHT be paid; Telework Eligible! Direct Hire – FAST Hiring. For the GS 12, the resume must show: Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience to provide expertise as a scientist in the broad practice of public health informatics, planning, or reviewing services on specific problems, projects, or programs, and operating conditions directly affecting populations. CRITICAL KSAs: Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Collection, Needs Assessment (2), Research (2) Read More: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/564406600#

Emergency Management Specialist – 27 locations in the US

Emergency Management Specialist, Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Many vacancies in 27 locations throughout the U.S. GS 9 to 13; $52 to $144K Per year. Full-time, one year, temporary. But these jobs can be extended. Kathryn Reviews the qualifications for all the 4 grade levels.

Core competencies are: Environmental Mindfulness, Emergency Management Frameworks, Emergency Management Functions – and more. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/564138600

Housekeeping Aid – 100 Vacancies in 11 locations in New York

USAJOBS Housekeeping Aid – 100 vacancies in 11 locations in New York, New York, WG 1 and WG 2, Salary $13 to $21 per hour, closes 4/29/2020.

Kathryn reviews the qualifications required for the position. Goes in- depth to review the Job-Related Questionnaire. Complex questions. Give yourself all the credit you can Listen to this 9-minute lecture. VERY important for the success of your application.

MAKE SURE YOUR RESUME SHOWS THIS EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY: PHYSICAL EFFORT: Employee must be able to handle weights of up to 20 -50 pounds in dealing with heavy trash and linen, as well as products such as stripper/finish etc. that comes in large, heavy containers.

Employee must push, pull, load and unload carts; bend, stoop, twist and tum with moderate effort; climb ladders to change cubical curtains, clean out light fixtures, and clean windows, etc.; and must be able to fit and kneel in small spaces to clean, i.e. restroom stalls and other tight areas. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/564149700

Public Health Advisor (Direct Hire) – CDC 27 Locations in the US

Public Health Advisor (Direct Hire), HHS, Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Many vacancies in 27 locations throughout the U.S. GS 9 to 12 position; $52 to $121K starting – depending on the experience.

Open to the public. Relocation MIGHT be authorized. Kathryn reviews the qualifications for all 3 of the grade levels. You must match your resume to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in the job announcement. And add these critical skills: Program Planning and Development, Public Health Info Dissemination, and Public Health Knowledge. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/564073200

Food Service Worker – Few Vacancies I Ft. Hamilton, NY and NYC Areas of Consideration

Food Service Worker – VA, Veterans Health Administration, NA-1, Starting salary: $15 to $18 per hour. The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Citizens and Non-Citizens within Fort Hamilton's local commuting area defined as Kings, Queens, New York, Richmond, Bronx, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth, Fairfield counties.

ADD THESE QUALIFICATIONS TO YOUR RESUME: Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and do simple tasks that are easy to learn (such as cleaning tables, setting up food in lines, setting up steam tables, setting up dining room tables, make cold sandwiches, operate a dishwasher, clean cooking utensils, etc. Can lift, carry, push and pull items up to 20 pounds. Can stand and walk on a continuous basis. Have the physical ability to stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend.) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/558562400

There’s a new job in America – The Contact Tracer Job. Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School has written the first study and analysis of the Army of Contact Tracers that will be needed to track individuals who are diagnosed with COVID-19 and all of their contacts within a certain amount of time.

The report is excellent and is attached here. The State of Massachusetts rolled out to hire 1,000 Contact Tracer jobs collaborating with a non-profit organization, Partners in Health. TalentBoost is the recruitment system. The advertisement for the Contact Tracer job is posted on their recruitment page. Check out the qualifications for this position:

Partners In Health, is seeking Contact Tracers to support Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Local Boards of Health to perform COVID-19 contact tracing.

Partners In Health (PIH) will hire, train and supervise a team of community contact tracing staff across Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic

• Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress

• Ability to show empathy to distressed individuals

• High school diploma, or equivalent required

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to speak, read, and write English

• Second or multiple languages a plus

• Critical thinking and sound judgment required

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

• Proficiency with computers

• Technology requirements: PC with Windows 10, Antivirus Protection: Windows Defender and Windows Firewall; or Mac with Apple OS X 10.13, Antivirus Protection: Sophos; and personal mobile device to use for this job. A headset is preferred

• Massachusetts Resident preferred and familiarity with Massachusetts’ geography; cities/towns/locations required

Career Changer – Resume Building for Airline Sky Lounge Customer Services applies for Contact Tracer position. The State of Massachusetts has developed the first recruitment advertisement for Contact Tracer position. Kathryn reviews the qualifications of the Contact Tracer position. Watch Kathryn update and add keywords into the airline resume “job block”. She converts the flight customer services into Data, Interview and Critical thinking skills. PLUS computer skills. THIS RESUME MATCHES! 

SERVICE DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

COMPUTER SKILLS: PC with Windows 10, Antivirus Protection: Windows Defender and Windows Firewall; or Mac with Apple OS X 10.13, Antivirus Protection: Sophos; and personal mobile device to use for this job. A headset is preferred. Use Timatic database system to support security screening.

CUSTOMER SERVICES / CRITICAL THINKING DEALING WITH THE PUBLIC: Critical thinking and sound judgment required. Diffused tense situations as Lost and Found Baggage Service Director and amid the heightened security after 9-11. Received a Leadership Award for professional and diplomatic handling of a particularly sensitive security issue with an international traveler.

See more in the document attached! 

Eleanor was furloughed for lack of auto loan business. When she saw the Contact Tracer position she realized she had the skills to do this work in San Diego, CA.  Her job involved many of the same skills: computers, communications, working in stressful situations, having empathy with the applicants (helping them with their documents), following processes.  It's amazing that a Loan Processor has the skills to perform Contact Tracer job responsibilities:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procure and process an average of 25 to 30 automobile loans monthly for a diverse client base for financing division of international lending institution. Utilize a professional and positive attitude to guide clients through all stages of the lending process and provide efficient and effective lending solutions. Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ADVISOR: Manage 50 or more inbound and outbound call traffic per day. Communicate and consult with customers on auto financing terms, conveying features and benefits through inbound and outbound phone calls. Make recommendations for most suitable products to meet customer’s financing goals and credit status. Interview customers to identify lending needs, determine eligibility, and provide financial counseling where appropriate.

LOAN OFFICER: Procure and close on 25 to 30 auto loans monthly. Structure auto financing deal terms (rate, term, amount financed) based on customer need while adhering to internal credit policy standards and Fair Lending Act regulations. Maintain all company underwriting standard, compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with company and regulatory standards, policies, and practices. Ensure privacy of documents and information.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

EXCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS. Close an average of 25-30 auto loans each month. I was awarded 100% call quality for the month of October 20xx and received bonuses 10 out of 12 months for call and deal application quality and performance.

MEET WITH APPLICANTS UNDER STRESSFUL CONDITIONS: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to consult with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress when purchasing a car and applying for the loan with specific documents.

EXAMPLE CUSTOMER SERVICES WITH DISTRESSED CUSTOMER: An angry co-borrower was a banking industry professional and was extremely emotional about having her application denied. I showed empathy and actively listened and asked the co-borrower if I could research what happened while she was on the phone. She agreed. I reviewed her application and found that while her credit was excellent, she had been a self-employed 1099 contractor for less than two years. Our guidelines for that type of loan mandated at least two years of continuous employment. The client calmed down after hearing the explanation. We were able to find another type of loan which she did qualify for, and which suited her needs.

Listen to Kathryn - Resume Consultant - about John's Career Change from Realty Specialist to Contact Tracer

What you will learn from this Lecture:

· How to change the duties and keywords from Realty Property to Contact Tracer

· Look at the description in Realty and the translation to Contact Tracer.

The Contact Tracer position requires these skills:

· EMPATHY WITH CLIENTS WHO ARE UNDER DISTRESS  (critical skill)

· DATABASE AND COMPUTER SKILLS

· INTERVIEW AND TACKING SKILLS

· INTERPRETING AND FOLLOWING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

THIS IS THE NEW DESCRIPTION OF THE Realty person who is seeking CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE

Home Buyer Realty Services
1000 Hampton Lane
Westminster, MD 21157 United States

01/2017 - 04/2020
Salary: 45,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40

Customer Service Specialist, Real Property Services

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

OWNER REALTY TAX CUSTOMER CARE AND OUTREACH SERVICES: Demonstrate to a professional, positive attitude and work ethic to contact customers whose are more complex. This may include matters relating to individual taxpayers as well as tax practitioners and various agents, e.g., tax preparers, attorneys, property managers, or any representatives from professional associations and employees of other government agencies. Establish initial telephone contact of all incoming telephone calls within 2 minutes. ANALYZE, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE tax processing problems and respond to taxpayer inquires ranging from tax delinquency to providing general information related to the preparation of tax returns.

CUSTOMER PROBLEM-SOLVING:  Excellent interpersonal skills. Work wit a culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress with real estate document concerns and closings. Recognized for diligence and efficiency in resolving technical problems. Expertly use operational knowledge and carefully manage communication with customers who are often frustrated.

COMPUTER SKILLS: PC with Windows 10, Antivirus Protection: Windows Defender and Windows Firewall; or Mac with Apple OS X 10.13, Antivirus Protection: Sophos; and personal mobile device to use for this job. Utilize Headset.

REALTY TAX PROCESSING SERVICES: Interpret regulations and policies for taxpayers. Use technical knowledge and best judgment in interpreting and applying state, local, and federal regulations and guidelines. For homeowners, assess problems as they arise and identify resolution approaches and resolve accordingly. Gather and organize information for inquires, or resolve problems referred by others.

EVALUATE INCOMPLETE FILES: Excellent organizational and communication skills. Critical thinking and sound judgment required to analyze for shortfalls and reconstruct based on accumulated data and knowledge of file information. For the City Tax Department, recommend tax liens and/or notice of levy actions against taxpayers, and initiate other actions to resolve and adjust taxpayers’ accounts

IMPR.OVE PROCESSING PROCEDURES: Based on analysis of results of applying guidelines, recommend changes. These changes may include suggesting specific changes to the guidelines themselves, the development of control mechanisms, additional training for employees, or specific guidance related to the procedural handling of documents and information.

DEVISE MORE EFFICIENT METHODS: Focus on customer-oriented practices that reduce taxpayer volume, enhance program performance, increase productivity, and improve the organization’s overall effectiveness. Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

ADMINISTER CORRESPONDENCE: Close all correspondence, including triage responsibilities, business tax registrations, offset, stop payment, undelivered checks, and transmittals assigned to manager’s unit within 30 days. Use CTS software. Submit the weekly productivity report to management.

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING  -- Come back in one week for Kathryn's step-by-step BASIC beginner lessons about becoming a Government Contractor.

Kathryn Troutman has a Cover Letter Builder on her website. Review Part 1 and Part 2 documents and videos. 

What you will learn:

This is a two-step process. ((well, maybe 4 steps). 

This is a live and fast demonstration on how to create a competitive, excellent cover letter to match a target job announcement.  Find the sections to feature in your letter.

Type it in the builder. 

Copy it out of the builder. Proofread and spellcheck and edit. 

And you have a cover letter in maybe ten minutes. 

This builder is great.

See the final cover letter in the document attached. You cannot miss this demonstration of writing a live cover letter.  THE FINAL LETTER IS ATTACHED !!!  It's beautiful!

This Cover Letter Course is TWO PARTS - Be sure to stay for Part Two. The instructor, Kathryn, found a fascinating job announcement from Tokyo, Japan for a Computer Programmer / Educator position. The job describes the skills required to be a programmer / educator for teachers of elementary and secondary schools!  WOW, what a job.  Kathryn writes a cover letter for this position. Check out the conversion of keywords from the job announcement to the cover letter!  Kathryn uses her own Cover Letter Builder to compose a succinct cover letter!

Part 1 - analyzing the recruitment ad for the keywords and drafting the letter in a Cover Letter Builder

Part 2 - the final cover letter - proofread and formatted! 

Kathryn Troutman talks about 3 lessons / purposes for LinkedIn.

What you will learn:

1. How to develop targeted, complete content.   

2. Use LinkedIn to search for positions, companies, contacts. 

3. Research your own interests on LinkedIn - groups, people that you want to follow.

LinkedIn is MANDATORY in this job market. You must spend time with your LinkedIn account, content, connections and even references.  Use this important recruiting tool to get recruited, network and expand your professional career and visibility.

It's time to TAKE TIME for your LinkedIn Profile, Resume, Content, Certification, Skills and Accomplishments. RECRUITERS are studying LinkedIn backgrounds to find candidates.  Make sure your resume matches a target position, Not just a "down the middle" presentation of everything (or a few things) you have done.  Add photos, logos, and be ACTIVE with your connections.