2020 In-Person Program Curriculum and Agenda

Curriculum based on the
Jobseeker's Guide 8th Edition

See the brochure (PDF) »

Pre-Course Activities

Find your own resume and update the resume with your last position
YOUR resume will be updated / analyzed during this training
Get ready to BRING a print copy of YOUR resume to the class for all days
Set up and become familiar with a USAJOBS account
Add your resume or a virtual client's resume into the USAJOBS builder
Get ready to bring your own laptop if the training is not in a computer room

Day 1 – Ten Steps to a Federal Job®
Overview and Activities

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Based on the PowerPoint Presentation for the Jobseeker's Guide 5th Ed.

Opening Questions

What is the biggest challenge that you face when teaching or coaching federal job search?
What is your greatest fear of teaching or coaching federal job search?

Introduction / Warm-Up Activities

How many “hats” that you wear at work?
Write an important accomplishment and share with your classmates

Ten Steps to a Federal Job® - 8th Edition, updated Feb, 2017

STEP 1: Review the Federal Job Search
Activity: Search the Occupational Standards for a popular series from your classes or clients
STEP 2: Network – Who Do You Know?
Activity: Practice the Job Fair Script
New: Non-competitive hiring program networking techniques!
STEP 3: Research Vacancy Announcements on USAJOBS
New: Search for competitive and con-competitive jobs; new search techniques
New: Understand how Veteran's Preference is applied to USAJOBS announcements
STEP 4: Analyze Vacancy Announcements for Keywords
Activity: Find keywords for the Outline Format federal resume
STEP 5: Analyze Your Core Competencies
New: Understand core competencies - more important than ever!
STEP 6: Write Your Outline Format and Paper Federal Resume
Activity: Look at your own USAJOBS resume builder and consider what needs to be done to improve the resume with the Outline Format.
STEP 7: KSAs, Accomplishments, and Questionnaires
Activity: Look for an announcement with KSAS and compare with the Questionnaire
STEP 8: Apply for Jobs with USAJOBS
Activity: Start to apply for a federal job
STEP 9: Track and Follow Up on Your Applications
Activity: Follow up on Notice of Results for a virtual client
STEP 10: Interview for a Federal Job
Activity: Practice one accomplishment for the Behavior-Based Interview
New: Negotiation techniques for federal jobs

Day 2 - Federal Hiring ... Veteran and Other Hiring Programs ... Who May Apply ... How to Get Best Qualified

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Charles Clark, Human Resources and Veterans Program Presenter

Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW)
Veterans' Preference and Category Rating

Qualifications/Specialized Experience
5 point/10 point/30% vet--Which am I?

Veterans Equal Opportunity Act (VEOA)
Intern Programs for Veterans

Pathways
Recent Graduates

Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities for Veterans

Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA)
30% Disabled Veterans Authority
Schedule A – Disabled Individuals Authority
Veterans Program Managers/Selective Placement Coordinators

Coaching Strategies for Jobseekers: Practical Application -
Announcement and Resume Analysis - Who May Apply Activities

Veterans’ Preference, Schedule A, Pathways
Case studies of resumes, special hiring program applicants and announcements
Who May Apply?
If you are qualified, how to get best qualified with the resume? What's missing?
One Year Specialized Lessons

The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses™ - All New

Priority Placement Program - Spouses is OVER (as of July 1, 2018)
Read more about the end of PPP-S »
This new STARS edition will teach spouses how to apply for
"Federal employee / Competitive" positionswith Executive Order 13473.
Program S for Military Spouses – How to register
Introduction to Option Codes for the Priority Placement Program Registry
Narrative resume writing for successful scoring of resumes for Program S

Day 3 – Federal Resume Coaching and Reviews and Practicing the Ten Steps to a Federal Job®

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Federal Resume Writing Case Studies
Role-Playing - Resume Coaching, Homework Assignments for the Client

Class activity: Review and discuss before-and- after case studies with target announcement research and analysis, keyword development, and "homework" assigned for the client's development of their federal resume. The objective is to coach the client to write their own resume and teach them how to match the resume to a specific USAJOBS announcement.

Practice Teaching: Ten Steps to a Federal Job® (Class Activity)

Participants will teach one step in the class in a 90 minute version of the Ten Steps curriculum.
This is invaluable practice session for future Ten Steps instructors!

Wrap Up & Certification

Examination & Evaluation
Certification & Logo Agreements
Presentation of Certificates
Summary & Closing Notes