What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone just starting their government job hunt? I've just started diving into government job applications after a decade in the private sector, and I’m realizing it’s a whole different ball game! I’ve heard that really tailoring each application to the specific job announcement can make a big difference. Given that there are often hundreds of applicants, does this personalization truly set you apart? Would love to hear from those who’ve been through this—how did you tackle your applications? Any tips for a newbie would be greatly appreciated!

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The first thing someone told me that really helped me was to add wording from the exact job description to my resume. I think between that and having a referral I was able to finally land an interview and then land a role but it was really difficult in the beginning.

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Sure, personalization can work. The last thing you want to do is look like a generic character. When you have the opportunity, showcase what skills and talents you would bring to the work, or any experiences that make you well suited to the job. If there's an opportunity to submit a cover letter, take it. Write a good letter, in which you can highlight some things that may not fit into the more standard application or resume format. Of course, with a lot of government jobs there's not a lot of opportunity to personalize the applications, but doing what you can is the best approach.

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Right now I’d say don’t do it way too much uncertainty in what is about to happen.

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