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Students, we’d love to hear from you! Post your federal job search question below, and receive an answer on this page within about a week from Kathryn Troutman, Emily Troutman or another member of The Resume Place team.

Note: Free answers are limited to two per student. Also, we reserve the right to post the most relevant questions from students. Selected questions and their answers will be changed from time to time.

Here’s an example:

Student:
I qualify under the Outstanding Scholar Program and am looking for an entry level position with the Social Security Administration. However, if too many qualified people apply for a position, can they eliminate that option or put in as many applicants as they choose?

Kathryn Troutman:
If you qualify for Outstanding Scholar, write that on your resume OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR, GPA ___ [insert number, ex. 3.5] OVERALL. Put this in bold caps. It doesn’t matter how many apply. Your status will help you compete for a higher grade for your first federal job.

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Emily Troutman, Trainer
Ten Steps to a Federal Job for Students
Loyola College, Columbia, Maryland, Sept. 25-27
Federal Job Search Trainer Certification Program

Questions?

Write to the Federal Career Coach, Kathryn Troutman at
Monster.com's Public Service / Government Message Board.

For further coaching, call the Resume Place to arrange a phone appointment or see if the authors are appearing near you.

Toll free (888) 480-8265; regular phone (410) 744-4324

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