The Gov Geeks Guide to Government Resumes by Javier Lopez & Karen Lopez

Author:Javier Lopez & Karen Lopez
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Career, Government career, Business, Job hunting, Mentoring and coaching
Publisher: Live Life Happy Publishing
Published: 2021-09-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6:

KNOW WHAT OPM SAYS YOU NEED

The Gov Geeks | Javier and Karen Lopez

KNOW WHAT OPM SAYS YOU NEED

Strategies discussed:

● Use OPM’s Handbook of Occupational Groups and Families

● Know the position’s hiring factors

● Compare your competencies

OPM - the Office of Personnel Management – is a real big deal in the federal government. As the chief Human Resources component and personnel policy management component, this organization is responsible for a host of responsibilities. From writing job series descriptions to making sure that the policies and procedures are in place, they are the backbone to ensuring selecting officials can hire really good people to work for the American people. So, why is it important to make sure that you know what OPM says you need to have? Well, they essentially set the rule book for the process and give you the roadmap to get into government. If you want to get in or land a promotion, you should develop a strategy that meets the requirements they have laid out. In other words, know the rules you’re being evaluated against.

In an earlier chapter, we mentioned that this topic needed a space all to itself. It is definitely an important one,but not necessarily complicated. Once you get a few of these concepts down in your writing, you’ll be in a much better position to excel in your job search. Heck, these are great tips that you’ll use time and again throughout your career! In this chapter, we’ll talk about three things to help you write a fantastic resume so you can pass the OPM test. To begin, look at OPM’s Handbook of Occupational Groups and Families. Second, know the position’s hiring factors. Lastly, compare your competencies. When you add all three, you’ll have a better sense of where your resume stands.

Use OPM’s Handbook of Occupational Groups

and Families

Let's talk a little bit more about the first one. The Handbook of Occupational Groups and Families is a goldmine of information for really everyone that is applying for a federal job. It’s completely online and it’s completely free. It was written to help agencies begin classifying their positions. Managers need to know what level they have a mission need for so they’ll know how much the position will cost their agency. It also helps them define the scope of responsibilities reasonable for the position. They can’t expect to get the work of an entire Division, Unit, or Branch from one person and pay them an entry-level salary. Thank goodness it doesn’t work that way!

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