The ACTEDS Training Catalog



Resume for SSC Application - Content and Sample Resume

Applicants must follow the sample below for the resume that they submit with their package. The resume may not exceed THREE pages. Failure to use this format or exceeding three pages will result in non-consideration for the program. Follow additional TIPs below.

Resume Content

Sample Resume

Full Name (First MI Last)
Home Address (City, State, Zip)
Home Phone Number (including country code or area code)
Cell Phone Number (including country code or area code)
Work Phone Number (including country code or area code)
DSN Phone Number (if appl)
JAMES Z. SMITH
321 Southeast Ave
Arlington, VA 20202
H 703-123-4567    Cell 703-555-1212
W 703-234-5678    DSN 555 5555

EXPERIENCE:
Start and End Dates (MM/DD/YYYY);
Hours Worked Per Week; Position Title, Pay Plan, Series, Grade or Rank; Salary; Employer's Name and Complete Address; Supervisor's Name and Telephone Number if known; Major Duties.

(If experience entry describes positions at different grade levels, include month and year for each grade)









(Note to Applicant: continue providing Experience as space allows)
EXPERIENCE
01/21/2003 - Present, 40 Hours per Week, Human Resource Manager, YC-0201-3, $124,454 PA, HQDA (AG-1 CP), 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22332-0300, Samuel Jones, (703) 234-9876. Serve as a Chief, Human Resource Directorate ... etc.

04/02/1999 - 01/20/2003, 40 Hours per Week, Supervisory Personnel Management Specialist, GS-0201-14, $85,086 PA, Heidelberg Civilian Personnel Office, Heidelberg GE, Joseph Walker, 011-49-6221-57-5555. Served as Chief, Recruitment and Placement ... etc.

09/02/1995 - 04/01/1999, 40 Hours per Week, Personnel Management Specialist, GS-0201-13, $77,353 PA, Ft. Hunt Civilian Personnel Office, Fort Hunt, MA 01746, Mary North, (508) 555-9000. Provided recruitment and placement services for ... etc.

04/02/1991 - 01/20/1993, 40 Hours per Week, Personnel Management Specialist, GS-0201-12, $42,068 PA, Ft. Huachuca Civilian Personnel Office, Fort Huachuca, AZ, Betty Smith, 123-555-5555. Served as the Personnel Staffing Specialist for ... etc.
EDUCATION: List all formal education. If degree completed (e.g., AA, BA, MA) list major field of study, name of school, year degree awarded and GPA.
EDUCATION
BA, Personnel Mgmt, Boston College, Boston, MA, 02337, May 89, GPA 3.75
MBA, University of MD, College Park, MD 21213, May 98, GPA 3.80
SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Training courses you have completed and consider relevant to your career goals. Indicate dates and length of training.


AWARDS/LICENSES: significant, as space allows



SIGNATURE AND DATE: allow space for this, not to exceed one page
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
CES Advanced Course, 2009; Personnel Management for Executives II, 5 days, 2004; Personnel Management for Executives I, 9 days, 2000; Manager Development Course, 20 hours, 1997


AWARDS/LICENSES:
Commander's Award for Civilian Service, 2008



______________________________________________
         SIGNATURE AND DATE
Note: Boxed format used for sample, don't use boxes on actual resume.

CERTIFICATION: By submitting your Resume you are confirming the following certification: I am certifying that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information provided is true, correct, complete and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not selecting me for SSC or for firing me after I have begun SSC, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated.

TIPs FOR PREPARING YOUR RESUME FOR SSC CONSIDERATION:

      DO ...

  • type with black ink on white paper, printed on one side only.
  • use a minimum margin of 1 inch on all sides of your printed resume.
  • use TIMES NEW ROMAN font, no smaller than 10 point font.
  • describe your experience with specific words rather than vague generalizations, reflecting significant career accomplishments and demonstrated leadership experience.
  • list significant education and development programs that denote your knowledge and understanding of national security issues, leadership development and potential to perform at the graduate level.
  • proofread and spell-check your resume.
  • limit your resume to no more than THREE pages, including signature and date.
  • sign and date your resume.

      DON'T ...

  • use acronyms or abbreviations, other than to describe type of systems used.
  • use vertical or horizontal line, graphics or boxes.