Anyone have any tips on how to stand out in the bottomless pit that is USAJobs? Really trying to go the federal route but it seems like it’s either luck of the draw or no luck at all lol

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Read the job posting. Government hiring officials have to check off qualifications for the post and they only get to do it from your resume and maybe a cover letter. You need to meet qualifications to even be sent to the hiring official for consideration. Then from there it’s are you best qualified. But the key to getting an interview is to be honest about the grade you’re applying to and to hit the key points asked for in the posting in your resume.

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