FEDERAL JOB DESCRIPTION SAMPLE
Job Title: Student Volunteer Intern Summer 2013 - Congressional and Public Affairs
Job Announcement Number: MCC-850420-INTERN
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 to Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Multiple Schedules - Other Student
Few vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC United States
JOB SUMMARY:
Whether you are new to the Federal government or an experienced professional seeking a career change, visit our website at
Millennium Challenge Corporation to see the dynamic projects our staff is undertaking. If you want a career where you can see the
difference your work makes, then join the Millennium Challenge Corporation! The MCC Student Volunteer Internship Program is
recruiting for its summer 2013 session. Internships are provided for students with a desire to work in the international development
field and/or public sector and assignments are designed to complement the intern's educational pursuits while meeting the expressed
needs of the agency and individual MCC departments…
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FEDERAL RESUME
The federal resume is not the same as a private industry resume: it averages 4 pages
for experienced professionals. It MUST match a target announcement to stand out and
eventually be referred to a supervisor. Federal resumes must include month/year for
listed experiences; can list up to 10 years of details about supervisors and salary; and
should include education and relevant certications.
Students: See usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads
Recent graduates: See opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways/program/graduates/
FOR BEST RESULTS
• See federal resume advice at gogovernment.org
• Use the resume builder on usajobs.gov to create your resume; make sure it is
edited before submitting
• Read the vacancy description carefully for all duties and qualications
•
You must show that you at least meet the minimum listed requirements – more
is better
• Review specic instructions to any status that may apply to you: student,
disability and veteran
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If you use the exact keywords they use to describe qualifications, you will score
higher for relevant experience
ITEMS TO INCLUDE
JOB INFORMATION
• Announcement number, title, and pay grade(s) (i.e., GS-7) of the job for which
you are applying.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
• Full name, mailing address (with zip code), and day and evening phone numbers.
• Country of Citizenship (most federal jobs require U.S. citizenship).
EDUCATION
• University: Include name, city and state, major(s), and units completed.
• High School: Include name, city and state, and date of diploma or GED.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Read the QUALIFICATIONS section of an announcement carefully.
• Provide the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related
to the job you are applying for: job titles (include series and pay grade, if a federal job);
duties and accomplishments; employer’s name and address; supervisor’s name and
phone number; starting and ending dates (month and year); hours per week, and salary.
Indicate whether your current supervisor can be contacted.
• Focus on the most recent and relevant positions. Include duties rst, then a short list of
accomplishments.
• Include keywords from the DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS SECTIONS to help describe
similar, relevant work in your resume.
• Highlight key skills in ALL CAPS or bold to improve readability.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
• Job-related training courses (title and year).
• Job-related skills, for example, other languages, computer software/hardware, tools,
machinery, typing speed.
• Job-related certications and licenses (current only).
• Job-related honors, awards, or special accomplishments, for example, publications,
memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking,
and performance awards.
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