Career Ladders Inc Presents New Federal Resume Writing Workshop in Washington, DC
Since 2002, Career Ladders Inc. has been providing workshops on a variety of job search and resume writing topics. The focus of the business is in assisting federal employees, professionals in different career fields, and veterans seeking career transition. This dynamic corporation is now sharing and expanding their expertise globally throughout the career development industry.

(PRWEB) July 29, 2010 — Anita Radosevich, President and CEO of Career Ladders Inc of Sacramento California, has long been renowned for her ability to assist federal employees with understanding and successfully navigating the federal jobs application process.

Recently, Career Ladders Inc was presented an opportunity to showcase her new training seminar (Demystifying the Federal Application Process) in Washington, DC. Beth Colley, a professional employment specialist and trainer for Career Ladders Inc, was enthusiastically received by 45 Blue-collar employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on July 26, 2010.
Demystifying the Federal Application Process was implemented in 2009 to help federal employees, students, and military people transition their career in the federal hiring system. It begins with an overview of how to evaluate a present career and locate federal job postings and job titles. An in depth explanation of how to write a federal resume is provided as well as understanding qualification standards. An explanation of the importance of integrating critical context and key words throughout the document is provided.

Career Ladders Inc is proud of this new workshop and hopes to inspire other agencies to consider similar proactive standards for their loyal employees given today’s uncertain times. Career Ladders Inc can be reached by calling Anita Radosevich at 1-888-247-3786, GSA Schedule GS-02F-0167T. Our website is www.FederalResumeWriter.com.

Assisting the Disabled:
When you begin to research for federal jobs you will be able to locate at least 15,000 vacancies, for which people with disabilities are eligible. There are positions such as Accountant, Engineer, Public Affairs Specialist, Scientist, Technical Writer and more. Assisting the Disabled
Internet Resources For Disabled Persons
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JOB SEARCH/ASSISTANCE:
usajobs.opm.gov
opm.gov/veterans
va.gov
vetjobs.com
vetsuccess.gov
disabledvet.com
veteranstoday.com
veteranshelp.com
usgovinfo.about.com
dol.gov/vets
military.com/support
jobcentral.com
fedmarket.com
sba.gov/vets
dav.org
dva.jobsearch.org
disabilityinfo.gov
job-hunt.org
hire-a-veteran.com
dhs.gov
Other Useful Resources
The Riley Guide: This site connects you to 50 pages with job resources.
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USAjobs.gov, the official jobsite of the United States, publishes approximately 30,000 jobs every day. Out of these, almost 50% of the jobs are applicable for Veterans who are given preference in jobs as a token of respect and honor for the sacrifices made by them.

Which Veterans are Eligible?

The following persons are eligible to be included as veterans:

1. A person who has been discharged from the military services under honorable conditions
2. A person who has suffered disability to the extent of 30% or more while on military duty, in case the person is applying for a position in the disabled category
3. A person who has suffered disability in the range of 10 to 30%, while on military duty when the person applies for a competitive position (not under disabled category)
4. A veteran who is recipient of purple heart
5. Spouse of a veteran, in case the veteran is severely disabled and cannot be employed, or where the veteran has retired from the occupation
6. A person who is a widow or widower of the veteran. This clause is applicable, provided the widow, the widower has not been divorced from the veteran and has not remarried, or in case of remarriage, the marriage has been annulled
7. Mother of a deceased veteran, where she is married or remarried to the father of the veteran, and the father is disabled or is a widow or divorcee of the father of the veteran
8. Mother of a disabled veteran, if the veteran has suffered permanent disability and cannot be employed due to the disability

You will have to provide documentary evidence confirming your status as a veteran, in any of the above categories. Based on the type of job you apply to, you will be awarded either 5 or 10 points to the score gained at the exam.

Federal agencies offer a wide range of jobs. These jobs may be located all over the United States. When you apply for a job, you need to read the instructions carefully, and fill in each detail as per the instruction given, else your application will be deemed as invalid and you will lose the chance of being selected.

To avoid accidentals slips while applying for a job, and to have a resume that can aptly focus on your strengths as per the job requirements, come to Federal Resume Writers. Please feel free to call us for an appointment today, at (888) 247-3786 or (916) 714-6661.

Senior executive service jobs are at supervisory and managerial levels. To be eligible to apply for this post, in addition to the academic qualifications required for the post, you need to have the executive core qualifications.

As per the OPM, executive core qualification means a person applying for the SES job, should have the following qualities:

1. The person should be result oriented
2. The person should have leader ship qualities
3. The person should be able to and be ready to bring about changes
4. The person should possess keen business sense
5. The person should be able to build coalitions

If you have the above-mentioned qualities as well as the academic and professional qualifications as mentioned in the job announcement, either you can apply for the job directly with the Federal Agency or you can apply for SES development program of federal agency.

The federal agency will then scrutinize and grade the applications for technical and professional qualifications as the case may be. The job of judging the executive core qualifications is entrusted to the OPM.

The salary in the SES position is determined by the individual performance. If the job requires exceptional skills and qualifications, then you can earn up to 100% of basic salary as bonus. Thus, for the right candidate, salary will not be a constraint. You need to fill in the application form and submit it as soon as possible, within the stipulated time frame. Many a times, you will have just 15 days to fill and submit the application form.

As we have seen, SES jobs are different from the other categories of jobs. In addition to professional skills, personal skills play a vital role in getting the job. When you apply for a job, the potential employer will know you only through your resume. Secondly, most of the federal agencies use software such as Resumix to scan the resumes. This software will look for specific keywords. Therefore, if your resume does not contain the related keywords, you will miss the opportunity, in spite being the right candidate.

At Federal Resume Writer, we prepare your resume, keeping in mind, the position applied for. We are professional resume writer service providers, and writing resume for federal jobs is our niche. Since we have over 15 years of experience in this profession, we are well aware of the keywords used for each type of federal jobs. Hence, with our resume, you can increase your chance of securing SES job.

Federal Employment of People with Disabilities:

Here is a list of useful resources that will help you find out more information. Feel free to contact us for guidance. Subjects include informative links for the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Scholarships and Internships.

If you find this page to be valuable, please tell a friend or associate.

U.S. Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act

http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

Disability.gov – The great source of employment information from the US Government.

Disabledveteranresource.com – created to assist disabled veterans with resources for everyday life, employment, healthcare, education and other services.

America’s Jobline Network – A service that provides comprehensive job search services, by phone, for people who are unable to make effective use of internet job postings.

Hire-a-veteran.com – Veterans looking for jobs are well-qualified for many positions. A company who hires a veteran will be pleased with this particular group of individuals because they are great team players, dependable, flexible, resilient, attentive to detail, organized, and honest.

eSight Career Network – a great career support sight for folks who are blind or visually impaired.

HireAbilities – a national network of emerging professionals with disabilities.

Soldiersangels.com – A volunteer-led nonprofit providing aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and their families.

I-Can Online – Has some great online tips and pointers for job seekers with disabilities – also includes useful information for employers.

The Work Site – The US Social Security Administration’s site for employment and Ticket to Work information.

WORKink (Canada) – The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work’s “Virtual Employment Resource Center” – even features online job-search counseling (welcomes US job-seekers as well!)

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) – has a great (brief) guide for parents on Work-Based Learning and Future Employment for Youth.

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disabilities/Youth – resources needed to effectively serve youth with disabilities as they transition into the workforce.

Fedjobsearchtrainer – A TeleClass from Career Ladders allows job seeking veterans, Federal Employees and civilians to participate in a live and truly interactive one hour skill building program.

Opening Stages – The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a terrific FREE quarterly newsletter for People with Disabilities Pursuing Careers in the Performing Arts.

KSASteleclass.com – This two-hour teleclass will provide you with a great learning experience about KSAs.

THE DEFINITION OF “DISABILITY”

US Federal Statutory Definitions of Disability – how disability is defined in various federal statutes.

http://www.icdr.us/documents/definitions.htm#civil

SCHOLARSHIPS

American Council of the Blind annually awards many scholarships to blind students.

GI Bill (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs): Home Page and Education Benefits – This site contains in-depth information about the various education benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (Do-IT) – has a great listing of sources of financial aid for college students with disabilities.

National Directory of Financial Assistance Programs for Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities (Canada) – A truly comprehensive nation-wide listing of scholarships and other financing sources.

Bank of America ADA Abilities Scholarship
This scholarship is to support students that meet the definition of disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicant should pursue a degree in Finance, Business or Computer Systems with an interest in the financial services industry. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants cannot be an employee or dependent of an employee associated with NationsBank or Bank of America.

Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards
To be eligible for these awards, you must be legally blind; be registered with Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic for at least one year prior to February 21st of the current academic year (individually or through an institution); have received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or its territories between a specific time period; and possess a minimum GPA of 3.0.

National Federation of the Blind Scholarships
The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship is offering 26 scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. All applicants for these scholarships must be (1) legally blind and (2) pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study in the fall semester in the U.S. One scholarship may be given to a full-time employee also attending school part-time.

ASCLA Century Scholarship – The annual $2,500 scholarship will fund services or accommodation for a library school student or students with disabilities admitted to an ALA-accredited library school. The scholarship will fund services or accommodations that are either not provided by law or otherwise by the university that will enable the student or students to successfully complete the course of study for a Master’s or Doctorate in Library Science and become a library or information studies professional.

Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship is for any woman with a physical disability who is pursuing graduate studies at a university in the United States. They are especially looking for women who are involved in the disability community in their local area.

Pfiser Epilepsy Scholarship Award – 16 scholarships for students with epilepsy ($3000 each).

INTERNSHIPS

Studentjobs.gov -Your career in the U.S. Government starts here! Offering valuable job experience, training opportunities, and excellent benefits, with plenty of opportunity for advancement.

Kennedy Center for Performing Arts – has approximately 60 internship opportunities annually and is more than willing to consider and accommodate interns with disabilities.

Emerging Leaders – an internship program for students with disabilities that draws interns from across the US.

Entry Point – is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering internship opportunities for students with disabilities in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, and some fields of Business.

Ability Edge (Canada) – focuses on helping university, college and high school graduates with disabilities gain career-building experience.

The Washington Center – 50 competitive internship positions to help students develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience in public service.

Navy regularly announces job vacancies in the civilian category. As you might be aware, Navy civilian jobs are lucrative as compared to the private jobs. Moreover, these jobs command respect from the others.

Let us see how you can apply for a Navy civilian job:

1. As in case of any job vacancy, you will have to begin with your resume. Your resume should be written professionally and should have all the details pertaining to your family background, educational background, and previous employment history if any, in addition to your name, address and contact details.
2. The resume should be brief and should run in to not more than two pages.
3. The resume should be designed keeping in view the post to be applied for.
4. As is the case with the federal jobs, the best site to find Navy civilian jobs is www.USAJobs.gov. This is the official job site of the US government. You can directly apply for the post announced from this jobsite, after uploading your resume at the site.
5. All the instructions mentioned in the job requirements have to be strictly adhered.
6. You have to fill in all the details asked for and submit the form with in the stipulated time.

After receiving the applications, the Navy will make use of Resumix- software that will scan and select the resumes based on the keywords. Sometimes, instead of software, the resumes are scanned manually for the keyword. Therefore, if your resume does not contain the required keywords, then it will go unnoticed and you will lose a chance to get a job.

You may find it difficult to know what keywords will be able to grab attention, whether the resumes are scanned manually or will the help of software. However, at Federal Resume Writer, we are professional resume writer service providers. With our extensive experience in resume writing, particularly with the federal jobs, we understand the nitty-gritty of the federal procedures and the keywords that needs to be mentioned in the resume while applying for a particular job.

If you have already located a job at USAjobs.gov, then do not waste time. Contact us now for an appointment. We will conduct an initial interview; we will prepare your resume and the covering letter according to the job you have selected at the official job site. We will hand you the soft copy as well as the hard copy of the resume so that you can apply for the job short-listed by you. So, hurry, call us now on (888) 247-3786, before it is late.

Veterans spend fruitful years of their lives in the armed forces to serve the nation. While performing their duties, some of them may have suffered permanent disability, while some others may have breathed their last while on active duty.

In order to honor the services of the veterans, the government gives them preference in employment, when they are relieved from active duty under honorable conditions. In case of disabled or deceased veteran, preference in job is given to the widow, unmarried widow or the mother of the veteran.

As a veteran, you can apply for the jobs in three categories namely:

1. Competitive Category: This is the most common method of employment. Veterans will apply for a position and will have to fill in form SF 15. In this form, you will have to prove your status as a veteran. You can be awarded 5 to 10 points for having the status of a veteran. As the name suggest, in this category, you will be competing with the other eligible candidates.
2. Non competitive category: This category is to be filled in only by the veterans. To qualify for this post, a veteran must be disabled to an extent of 30% or more. There are no laid down procedures for appointment in this category. The sole authority will lie in the hands of the appointing agency. However, if there is more than one candidate for the same post, then the principle of veteran preference will apply, meaning a veteran who has scored more points will get the job.
3. Merit Promotion: In this category, the veteran will compete with the other federal employees. The principle of preference is not applicable in this case.

As seen from above, before applying for a job, you have to know whether you are eligible for applying as a veteran. Moreover, you have to decide on the category under which you can apply for a job.

Whichever job category you may fit in, you will need a resume, which is well written and is able to highlight your strengths. In addition, you will need a covering letter and application letter seeking employment.

At Federal Resume Writer, we save you of all the hard work of writing a resume that suits the post applied for, as well as an apt covering letter and application letter. So, to score above the rest, consider using our experienced career counselors. You can also call us to get an appointment to speak with us at 888-247-3786.

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Veterans are the life line of America’s defense system. In order to express their gratitude and respect for veterans, Department of Homeland Security is increasingly employing veterans in the department. Approximately 26% of the total positions of the department are held by veterans.

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Unlike the typical position one might find on Monster.com, Homeland Security jobs are prestigious jobs, where you get a chance to defend and protect your homeland, though you may not be deployed at the border. Department of Homeland Security also organizes job fairs, where, you can attend the fair and get yourself registered with them.

You can apply for a Homeland Security job as a veteran if you are on active duty, you were formerly in service or have retired from the military services or you are a member of National Guard or the Reserve guard service member. You can even apply as a spouse for the veteran.

The opportunities exist in various departments such as mission support, law enforcement, prevention and response, immigration and travel security etc.

The deputy secretary of the department, herself is a veteran. Thus, at Homeland Security, you can scale new heights and there is no limit or restriction on growth for the right candidate. The jobs are based all across the United States.

To find yourself a job at home land security, you need to follow the below mentioned steps:

1. You need to visit USAJOBS.gov. This is the official job site of the Federal government.
2. Homeland security will announce various job openings from time to time. If you are able to meet the requirements specified in the job announcements, you can apply for the job.
3. You can apply for multiple jobs at a time. But take care of the instructions given in each job requirements.
4. You will have to strictly adhere to all the rules mentioned in the job requirement. Therefore, read the instructions carefully, before you apply for the job.
5. The short listed candidates will be interviewed either in person or through a telephonic interview.

Incomplete application form or a job application that is not drafted properly, or a non impressive resume can lower the chances of getting an interview call from the Department of Homeland Security.

In order to be 100% sure that your resume is seen by the officials at the Homeland Security Department, call Career Ladders to help you get in the door. We are a professional resume writer service providers and preparing a tailor made resume for federal jobs for veterans is our specialty. Call us on (888) 247-3786 or (916) 714-661 to find best Homeland Security jobs for Veterans job today!

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Veterans dedicate and risk their lives for the country. Many lose their lives, while many of them may become permanently disable. Therefore, when they come back to the homeland after performing their military duties, the federal government would employ them in various civilian duties. As much as 50% of the federal jobs are for veterans and even for disabled veterans as well as civilians.

Hiring veterans is a win-win situation for everyone. The employer has the following benefits:

1. Veterans have better sense of responsibility
2. They are reliable as well as dependable
3. They can work as a team and follow the instructions given to them precisely
4. They accept challenges easily and are adaptable to changes
5. The company can earn huge amounts as tax credits

Veterans too are at an advantage, when they apply for civilian federal government jobs as these jobs are considered as respectable, have various monetary and non monetary benefits and these jobs pay better salary. Federal jobs can help them settle down as civilians.

Most of the vacancies for the veterans are in the field of health such as doctors and nurses, technical jobs, clerical jobs such as accountants, administrative and secretarial jobs.

If you are a veteran looking for a job, come to Federal Resume Writer. We are a professional resume writer service company, helping veterans achieve their goals by writing a professional and job oriented resume. We have more than 15 years of experience in resume writing. Your resume will be designed keeping in mind the requirements of a government department. So, based on your skills and abilities, we will format your resume in a way that you will land with the best government job.

It is recommended that you apply for more than one job at a time. Your resume should be designed in a way that the skills required for a particular job are highlighted.

Applying for a government job can be tedious, since you will need to fill in various forms and write in different types of letters. We will make things simpler for you by organizing a 6 hour in office workshop that will teach you various things about getting a job. With this training, you will be able to get the best job.

Increase your chances of getting a highly paid job with the federal government. You can even download free brochure on training and learn more about us. Come and visit us at federalresumewriter.com, now!

Even in the times of recession where job cuts and lays off have become the order of the day, as many as 30000 job listings are published everyday in the official job site of the United State government. The Federal Government is the largest employer in the United States, employing more than 2 million people. About 10% of the total positions are based in Washington, while the rest are spread all across the country as well as all over the world.

Government jobs are comparatively secured, offer numerous benefits and have a better pay scale as compared to private employers. Jobs are offered in various categories.

It is often said that applying for federal jobs is quite cumbersome since they employ a detailed lengthy procedure, which is quite complex. Moreover, when you apply for a government job, you need to fill in various kinds of forms as well as you need to write several letters such as covering letter, job application letter etc. In addition to this, certain job categories require you to apply for a written test.

To be able to apply for a government job successfully, you will need to:

1. Know what jobs are hot in the market
2. Which department of the government is hiring at present
3. Look out for various categories of job, where you fit the bill exactly
4. Write your resume in an impressive manner, so that all your plus points are highlighted
5. Write an attention grabbing covering letter
6. Understand what key words are important for your skill set and use them in the Resume, application letter, covering letter, so that your resume is easily located by the government agencies and is not lost in the heap of applications
7. After applying for the job, in case your resume is short listed, you may be called for an interview. You may also have to appear for a written test

You may find catering to all these requirements slightly difficult. Well, help is on your way, come to Federal Resume Writer. Our professional resume writing service will help you to rise above the rest. We make use of the key words at appropriate places so that your resume will carry more weight age. We also conduct a 6 hours in office work shop that will help you in finding the right job.

The fact that we are in the business of resume writing since 1992, speaks about our credentials and the quality of service that we provide.

Make a difference in your life, visit us at federalresumewriter.com now!