Jobseeker’s Guide, 10th Edition, Ten Steps to a Federal Job(r): How to Land Government Jobs for Military and Spouses

On May 29, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management sent a Memo to 2 million Federal employees telling them that a 2-page Federal resume is now required, instead of the long-form, which could be 5 to 20 pages. In the 10th Edition all of the resume formats have changed to the 2-Page Federal Resume format. The samples in this book will become the leading examples of 2-page Federal Resumes for the US Military installations worldwide. This book and curriculum, Ten Steps to a Federal Job(R) is taught by licensed Ten Steps to a Federal Job(R) trainers at more than half of the military bases worldwide. The guide is organized into TEN STEPS TO A FEDERAL JOB(R): learning about federal jobs; networking and utilizing competitive hiring; searching USAJOBS; finding keywords; exploring core competencies; writing a 2-page federal resume; recording accomplishments; applying for federal positions; tracking applications and following up; and preparing for interviews and negotiations.

The new 10th Edition is written due to the OPM/Trump Administration CHANGE of the Federal resume format to a required 2-page format for 2 million Federal employee - a dramatic change in the application process. Many / most Federal resumes are 5 to 20 pages. The new 2-page rule is a dramatic change for Federal employees. They need this new book with samples. In January 2002, Kathryn created the Ten Steps to a Federal Job(R) method after 9/11 created massive interest in Federal positions to help protect America. The Ten Steps curriculum is taught by Certified Ten Step Trainers at military bases world-wide. The course is instrumental for Service Members and Military Spouses seeking Federal government careers. The book is purchased in bulk orders for service members and military spouses at military installations as budget allows. The Federal government is the no. 1 preference for an employer for a retiring or separating military service person.