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- May 2026 · BlogMilitary Spouse Federal Resume Lessons Part 1From Kathryn Troutman, May 4, 2026 Honoring Military Spouse Appreciation Day Part 1. Federal Resume Writing Lessons Part 2. Trying to Get Best Qualified with…Read →
- Apr 2026 · BlogCareer Coaches: Important Training for 2-Page Federal Resume and Hiring AuthoritiesFrom Kathryn Troutman, April 21, 2026 Resume Coaches — Advise Your Clients About the New Resume Format AND Hiring Authorities for Federal Jobs The Ten Steps…Read →
- Apr 2026 · BlogTips for Cover Letters That Employers will Actually ReadKathryn Troutman, April 14, 2026 Keep It Short and to the Point: Writing Cover Letters That Federal and Private Industry Employers Actually Read Whether you…Read →
- Apr 2026 · BlogThe 2026 CFJST – 2-Page Federal and Private Industry Certification – 30 CEsFrom Kathryn Troutman, April 8, 2026 Writing the 2-page Federal or Private Industry Resume That is Targeted, and Landing an Interview is TOUGH! REGISTER NOW…Read →
- Apr 2026 · BlogFederal Student Jobs and Internships Still ExistBy Kathryn Troutman, Author, Student’s Federal Career Guide If you are a student or recent graduate, it would be easy to assume this is the wrong time to look…Read →
- Mar 2026 · BlogWriting the New 2-Page Legal Federal ResumeMarch 31, 2026 By Nicole Schultheis, JD, Senior Federal Resume Writer, Coach, Instructor The 2-page federal resume became mandatory for most federal job…Read →
- Mar 2026 · BlogUsing AI to Find and Add Keywords to Your 2-Page Federal Resumeby Kathryn Troutman, March 12, 2026 ARE YOU USING AI RESEARCH TO FIND THE KEYWORDS FOR YOUR 2-PAGE FEDERAL RESUME? See this sample: It is up to YOU to find the…Read →
- Mar 2026 · BlogKeywords in Your Resume – Using AI to Find Themby Kathryn Troutman, March 9, 2026 ARE YOU USING AI RESEARCH TO FIND THE KEYWORDS FOR YOUR 2-PAGE FEDERAL RESUME? See this sample: It is up to YOU to find the…Read →
- Mar 2026 · BlogClara Barton’s Top AccomplishmentsKathryn Troutman, March 5, 2026 From Kathryn Troutman: I used to live five miles from the home of Clara Barton, Founder of the American Red Cross, in Glen…Read →