Ten Steps to a Federal Job Certification Program

03/12/2026

New SES application rules! Learn how to craft your 2-page resume.
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Email from The Resume Place, Inc. Write your ECQs in short accomplishment statements Top Tips for Writing the New 2-Page SES ECQ Resume Read this article online here By Kathryn Troutman, Baltimore, MD

03/11/2026

Struggling with your resume? Highlighting accomplishments is key to landing interviews. A strong resume tells a compelling story and showcases quantifiable achievements. Discover how to transform your resume with our expert guidance.

Email from The Resume Place, Inc. Before & After - Check it Out by Kathryn Troutman, Feb. 25, 2026 IF YOU WANT AN INTERVIEW … be SURE to add accomplishments in your Work History. THIS IS THE NO. ONE P

03/10/2026

Crafting a compelling Federal Resume is essential for standing out in job applications. Highlight your unique story and accomplishments to capture attention. Ensure you include relevant keywords and showcase your qualifications effectively.

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Email from The Resume Place, Inc. Before - plain duties & After with the Story - Check it Out From Kathryn Troutman, Author, Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th Edition, Edited by Sarah Blazucki, JD, Februa

03/09/2026

Quick Resume Tip from Kathryn Troutman

These two job blocks describe the same job-but one is boring and the other is impressive.

Why?

The second example shows:
✔ leadership scope
✔ metrics and numbers
✔ major accomplishments
✔ real results

Federal hiring managers don’t want a list of duties. They want to see what you achieved.

Take a look at the example below and ask yourself:
Does your résumé read like Job Block #1 or Job Block #2?


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Email from The Resume Place, Inc. Before & After - Check it Out From Kathryn Troutman, Author, Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th Edition, February 19, 2026 Which Resume "Job Block" is Boring vs Impressive

02/17/2026

https://conta.cc/4qJdm37 Sign up for the two-page Private Industry class ... but now the Federal Resume is two-pages also. kt

Email from The Resume Place, Inc. Writing a 2-Page Resume From Kathryn Troutman, February 15, 2026 FREE 90 Minute Webinar with Author, Kathryn Troutman sponsored by Montgomery County Public Libraries

01/20/2026

Save the Date! 🎉
Empowerment Leads: A Military Spouse Summit — hosted by Desk of a Navy Wife, Reyna Worthy

✨ Two FREE days of virtual sessions designed to help military spouses connect, grow, and lead with confidence.

Featuring Kathryn Troutman presenting The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses, where Kathryn breaks down the federal hiring process and shows spouses how to pursue stable, portable careers.

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01/15/2026

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01/07/2026

Federal career advancement in 2026 requires strategy, visibility, and preparation.

Think beyond the next grade, pursue stretch roles, build mentors and sponsors, and keep your 2-page Federal resume current and ready.

👉 Learn how: Join our free federal and SES webinars this week.
🔗 https://resume-place.com/two-page-resume-writing-webinar/

- Kathryn Troutman, President, Resume Place, Inc.

01/06/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from Resume Place, Inc.! 🎉

Start 2026 with a new 2-page resume!

📌 FREE webinars happening this week:

✅ Writing the 2-Page Federal Resume
📅 Wednesday, Jan. 7 | ⏰ 1:00–2:00 pm ET

✅ NEW! Intro to the New 2-Page SES Resume for 2026
📅 Tuesday, Jan. 6 | ⏰ 5:00–6:00 pm ET

✅ NEW! Intro to the New SES ECQ Interview for 2026
📅 Tuesday, Jan. 6 | ⏰ 6:30–7:30 pm ET

✨ All sessions are free and based on the new SES QRB Guide.
👥 Space is limited.

👉 Register now! https://resume-place.com/two-page-resume-writing-webinar/

12/24/2025

The new 2-Page Federal Resume is challenging for everyone. The Ten Steps Certification program will teach you how to coach and train jobseekers for their federal applications! And we have discounted the prices for the beginning of 2026. Check it out. Happy Holidays, everyone. Kathryn

See a sample announcement:The US Secret Service is posting their SES CDP resume announcement now, open until 6/23/2017

12/09/2025

So proud of my mom and the work she’s done helping Federal Employees and Military Spouses this year.
If you’re starting your Federal job search, or looking to update your resume for 2026- two of Kathryn's most-loved books are $10 today to help you get started. ❤️📚

Links to Books:
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Thank you and happy holidays!! Lori Morgan & Kathryn Troutman

12/08/2025

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