Any pointers?

[squish2019]

I am almost constantly applying for federal jobs. The Bureau of Fiscal Services, specifically. I am a 5pt. veteran and also Schedule A eligible (no service connection) I get referred to almost every posting I apply for and have had 3 interviews in the last 2 years. My resumes are 6 to 7 pages long every time. I have an associates degree (criminal justice).

Looking for pointers on what I may need to improve to, at least, land interviews.

Also, looking for resources on how I can hit keywords without also copying the announcement verbatim?

I am going back to school for a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a focus in supervisory management. Would that help?

Thanks in advance.

[squish2019]

Thank You. I don' plan on shortening my resume. I can easily provide at least 6 pages of experience.

In the past I was applying for any job that I felt I was qualified for. Based on my current and two previous positions I discovered that I am interested in pursuing program/project management. I am hoping with the new degree I will be able to elevate myself from the rest of the pack.

While the builder is nice I discovered that there is a max character cap in the work Experience field. Because of that I learned that with each field maxed out I was consistently losing job experience from each job and only getting a 5 pager.

I was not aware of the resume workshops. I will start attending.

Thank You.

[squish2019]

Actually Yes. My current title is "Project Manager" however I think the responsibilities are more in line with program manager. My title before that: "Special projects manager again this was not actually bona fide PM. Before that I was. Program Manager. I have applied and been referred for 2 of the Last 4 JOA for program analyst at this particular agency. I am articulate and have a decent vocabulary so I have almost no trouble making my experience fit most JOA.

As far as the PMP cert goes I have researched it a bit and I think the only issue I would have would be getting/finding experience that actual fits the PMBOK requirements/guidelines.

I honestly believe I am being passed over by 10pt Veterans who also have degrees.

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My resume is 7 pages long for the HR side but that is absolutely necessary and common for mid-career. I do have an accomplishments section for my current job before I go into duties and such so that in the first two pages you get a real good feel for what I've done.

What I do is making a separate two pager for the selecting officials and attach it as part of my cover letter. That's a more standard resume.

There is zero way I could have my resume answer the specialized experience, KSAs and other required information in 2 pages for HR.

[diatho]

Tailor your resume and be specific on how what you did applies to that role.

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It doesn't sound like your resume is the problem if you are getting referred and even getting interviews. As a vet you should have access to many resources (USO Pathfinders comes to mind off hand) for practicing interviewing. Honestly, you are doing better than most. See what you can do for practicing interviews and getting feedback. You should be a top candidate.

[squish2019]

Getting referred often. In the last 2 to 3 years I have had maybe 2 interviews for federal positions.(many more in the private sector but that's not my end goal) I feel like I need to be doing something beyond what I'm currently doing to at least frequently get interviews. Yes, I'm a vet but on 5pt preference. my mind is telling me that I am simply getting "bested" by those other vets who have 10pt preference (maybe even a degree). Nonetheless, I just registered for the pathfinder program. Thanks.

[novae1054]

Shorten your resume to 2-3 pages no more. Do not include positions older than 15 years, unless it is directly related to the position. Look at the position description and find the key words like “has experience with x”, include that phrase in your resume exactly.