What You Need To Apply To A US Federal Vacancy Announcement

Resume Plus many types of Supporting Documents

Applying to a US Federal job vacancy is a job in itself. It requires more than a resume and cover letter. Add in all kinds of supporting documents. Here is what you will need:

Most Recent Resume and Cover Letter

Verification of College Degrees and Transcripts

Professional Training Courses

Performance evals for at least the past 10 years

Awards, letters of commendation, and any document that verifies exceptional performance

Portfolio of work (articles, websites, etc.)

Work teams you were selected for, competitively

Speeches or Presentations

Where you've been published

Websites you have contributed to

Newsletters you have contributed to

DD 214 (military discharge)

List of computer skills

List of languages you are fluent in