Federal Resumes & Narrative Statements

A well-written Federal Resume will maximize your opportunities by showcasing your appropriate qualifications and achievements. Once selected, various Federal government agencies might then require narrative statements as part of the hiring process.

The Federal Resume

A Federal Resume is the primary tool for the first phase of the application process. Since mandated changes went into effect, there is a greater focus on a more detailed Federal Resume that addresses core elements relevant to a specific vacancy (or job series). It is important to note that a Federal Resume must include key details required by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Narrative Statements (KSAs, ECQs, MTQs)

For most vacancies narrative statements are requested at later stages of the Federal hiring process.

Wherever a narrative statement is required, you can expect that your responses will be graded. Narrative statements can be critical to the success of your Federal application. Narrative statements such as Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs), and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) typically address key qualifications relevant to a specific vacancy or job series and serve as a supporting document to the required resume.