How to Build Your Federal Resume for a Job in Energy

Ready to join EERE, but unsure how to prepare your federal resume so you can begin the application process? EERE’s Workforce Management Office hosted a workshop on just that topic!

Watch the workshop videos below, and learn from our very own hiring experts to better understand the federal hiring process.

In these videos, you will learn:

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Federal resume tips for applying for available positions on USAJobs. Did you know that your main credentials should be scannable in 10-15 seconds? Your resume can be too long. Learn what you should and shouldn’t include on your resume and how to customize it to a position that’s right for you.

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How to navigate the USAJobs website, and useful resources to consider when searching for positions. Understanding the level of experience and the grade of the position you are applying for is key to finding a job that matches your skills and talents.

U.S. Department of Energy
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Learn how to interpret a position description, understand the GS pay scale, and understand the process from applying to a vacancy to accepting an official job offer from the federal government.

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Tutorial on applying to a job on USAJobs. This is a step-by-step tutorial on reviewing, understanding, and applying for federal positions. Learn how to upload your USAJobs resume.

U.S. Department of Energy

If you have any questions about applying for federal energy jobs at EERE, please email the EERE hiring team ([email protected]).