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Senior executive service (ses) executive core qualifications (ecqs) – consulting, training, coaching & writing services.

Diane specializes in posturing federal and non-federal employees to enter the federal government’s Senior Executive Service (SES).

Reaching the aspiration of Senior Executive Service is certainly attaining the pinnacle government position! Getting there may be a culmination of many years of leadership experience gained in Corporate America, or climbing the ladder through civil service or the military – being groomed for SES or even completing an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP). However, the process requires a lengthy application focused on leadership competencies and leadership storytelling.

Diane is co-author of The New Senior Executive Service Application , the first-ever book written on how to write the Five-page SES ECQ-based Resume, and the definitive guide to writing the varied and complex SES and ECQ resumes/application packages/portfolios including the traditional 10-page ECQ format. She is a popular and experienced trainer in Senior Executive Service, ECQ, TQ (Technical Qualifications), KSA, and Federal Resume Writing topics, as well as writer and editor of these comprehensive applications for SES Candidate Leadership Development program (CDP) candidates. She also trains senior-level clients in mastering the structured behavior-based interview process.

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>> Diane’s leadership coaching and writing track record for re-submission to OPM is 100% upon rewrite.

As a multi-credentialed career coach and executive resume writer specializing in coaching clients to define their strengths and persuasively demonstrate their leadership abilities and decision making via their leadership stories, Diane has a knack for analyzing clients’ core leadership qualifications and charting them to match OPM’s (Office of Personnel Management) leadership competencies required to pass the Qualifications Review Board (QRB). She has a 100% track record of her clients becoming certified by the QRB.

Diane also works with clients to identify leadership competency gaps, and provides coaching and support in filling the gaps with detail, lateral, upgrade, and CDP assignments. She works with clients long-term and customizes each project.

Here is a comment from a successful client for which Diane rewrote the candidate’s ECQs after receiving a Disapproval Letter:

I want to personally thank you for your outstanding and successful efforts on behalf of our candidate. I did not know how this round with the QRB would go and all of us dreaded thinking what would happen if the certification was denied a second time. But thankfully with your assistance we were successful, Yeah! So thank you, thank you and I will not hesitate to reach out to you for our next certification challenge, and I will certainly recommend your company to anyone asking for a recommendation. Until we talk again, I wish you the very best.” – Director of Administration, RRB

Executive Core Qualification Statements / SES ECQ Training Workshops

Some of the attendees in Diane’s ECQ writing and behavior-based interviewing classes go on to write their own ECQs successfully – and pass the QRB – or they write the ECQs based on the training and then have Diane edit the leadership stories before submission.

Here is a sample of the coaching and training Diane provides:

Diane, thank you so much. I have my office at home set up as a War Room. I CCARd my top ten stories which will form a better ECQ and has me much more prepared for the interview with laser-focused results. Your tips including body language, clothes, posture, etc., were great. I have been public speaking and teaching since 1996 including taking a Dale Carnegie course. You gave pointers and insights that were more effective for me. You described what was needed and why succinctly. I wanted to share with you how well the logical approach and explanations have tightened up my preparations for the interview. Also, your time with us would be best summed up one way, you care. Your stories of follow-through with clients makes it clear to me this isn’t just your job you see it as your purpose. As I look down the road there is far more I want to do and achieve and at my age, there is a renewed energy I wish I had earlier. Although I have read or watched the majority of leadership books, autobiographies, biographies, tedTalks etc., I never thought about how I could benefit. My sincerest thanks, Steve.” (Navy Ship Yard, Washington, DC – newly appointed SES)

Comments from SES ECQ Training Workshop Participants

A number of participants in Diane’s SES / ECQ writing classes have stated that they wished they had learned about the leadership competencies, the CCAR (Challenge, Context, Actions, and Results) format for writing the ECQ essays and Technical Qualification statements, and developing the executive resume much earlier in their careers – even as early as GS-9. Learning early helps employees grow up the professional ladder, gaining leadership competencies according to the Leadership Journey chart (showcased in the book).

Here is a sampling of comments and top take-aways from course participants:

• “I wish I could tap into Diane’s brain. She’s extremely knowledgeable and very helpful.”
• “I wish the program was about two days longer.”
• “Diane Hudson was Outstanding in presenting the SES ECQ writing materials!”
• “[I am] confident that I have to the tools necessary to pursue an SES position.”
• “I think the course provides a great understanding of the process and what will be required in the application process.”
• “I very much appreciated the personal touch to video the interview for play back.”
• “This was a very good presentation of an easy way to pull keywords and use them.”
• “I am extremely confident that the SES writing class will improve my chances of getting Best Qualified for an SES position.”
• “I personally wish the class could have been longer.”
• “I very much enjoyed Diane Hudson’s instruction and insightful, constructive reviews of my draft ECQs conducted in a one-on-one session. All of us had sufficient time to write ECQs and get feedback on our efforts. I’ll continue to complete and hone my draft ECQs, as well as amend my resume to conform to the principles I have learned from this class. Thanks!”
• “I did attend the ECQ writing course, and really appreciated it. I learned a great deal. The course was a perfect example of the old saying “the more I learn, the more I realize just how little I really know.” The instruction was great and targeted. I feel it helped me toward taking the next step in my career. As always, I wish it were longer… but it was truly beneficial.”

In a two-day workshop, participants will develop the outline for several ECQ essays, prepare the SES resume, and learn to chart the ECQs. Additionally, participants will engage in a mock structured interview session. We offer one-day, two-day and half-day ECQ writing workshops.

PAST PERFORMANCE

In the past five+ years, Diane has traveled more than 550,000 flight miles training thousands of job seekers and career coaches in professional resume development including scores of classes at government agencies and military bases in the USA, Puerto Rico, Korea, and Europe. Past performance / instruction experience includes training for or at:

• Senior federal (GS-14/15), and broadening experience instruction for GS-12/13s
• Commander’s Leadership Development Program at the Naval Ship Yard
• Air Force Headquarters
• Air Force Reserve Command (Senior Military Officers – 0-5/0-6/0-7)
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• US Southern Command
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• Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
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• Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) – including leadership coaching and writing for 3 CDP iterations
• FEMA (HQs and specialized ECQ and leadership story development training for the FEMA Pinnacle program in New York City, Virginia (Darden School of Business) and, Washington, DC)
• Department of Treasury (IG Tax Administration) (TIGTA)
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Scientific Fellows
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
• Office of Natural Resource Revenue (ONNR), and others

Simply  contact us  or call 208-323-9636 for more information on Senior Executive Service or GS-14/15 or CDP (federal government) Resumes and Executive Core Qualification Statements (ECQs) coaching, writing or training.

Diane is one of the career coaching & training industry’s leading speakers, writers, and trainers. Her work is published in over 60 books and periodicals.

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3 Hour SES ECQ Consultation:  Includes a one-on-one discussion about ECQ writing and a review of two pages of narrative – send us a single, 2-page ECQ or two 1-page stories from different ECQs –  Hourly rate is $260 per hour – 3 hours; $780 ;  Order Now  Appointment within 4 working days.

The 1st Step ‒ YOU need to write your first draft of your ECQs.  Resume Place SES Writers and Editors cannot write the first draft.

To help you write the first draft, we recommend that you get our book, The New SES Application . The book takes you through the first steps of writing the ECQs.  We recommend you start with writing your Top Ten List of Accomplishments (within the last ten years).  From your first Top Ten list, you can map the ten examples into the ECQS. And then begin the REAL writing. The book is available as an eBook for immediate reviewing.  There are 3 sets of Top Ten lists in the book. Pages 20 and 21. And then two case studies in the book, Keith and Judy.  Look for their Top Ten accomplishments and follow the format as the FIRST step to writing ECQs. Order The New SES Application here . Want to be inspired to write your Top Ten? Look at a couple of blogs we have written about leaders and their Top Ten List of Accomplishments:

Colin Powell’s Top Ten Benjamin Banneker’s Top Ten Julia Compton Moore’s Top Ten Clara Barton’s Top Ten

Writing your Top Ten is like writing your Leadership Accomplishment Legacy list. It is fun, interesting, impressive and IT’S MANDATORY for writing SES ECQs. And here at RP, we will help you map the accomplishments into the correct ECQ:  Did you Lead Change?  Did you Lead People?  Were you Results Driven? Was this Business Acumen?  Were you Building Coalitions?   We need two examples for each.  And you can write the first draft based on your Top Ten.

PAST PERFORMANCE RESUME PLACE EXPERIENCE WITH COACHING AND WRITING ECQS. 1. We are popular government agency trainers for leadership development programs and building the pipeline for SES in many agencies.  AND we begin with writing the Top Ten List in the class. 2. We have contracts with VA, USSS and other agencies to write, coach and edit ECQs for internal SES candidates and leadership program candidates.  Our current CPARS review of VHA ECQs is 100% success.  This is outstanding, of course. 3. One-on-one agency requests for ECQ writing for selected candidates. 4. One-on-one agency requests for writing after the OPM Quality Review Board rejects a selected candidate. We rewrite the ECQs following the QRB Rejection Letter. And they pass. 5. One-on-one private pay clients requesting help with their ECQs for their career planning and promotion to the SES. 6. We wrote and published the best book, text, method, curriculum for writing ECQs – ever.   Starting with the Top Ten list. The New SES Application .

TIMING: 3 hour consulting & needs review: Within 5 Working Days 5 or 7 hour Mark-Up of the ECQs: Within 7 Working Days Full-Service writing: 2 to 3 weeks

Average time required for the 5 page SES resume: 10 to 12 hours We need your Top Ten List of Accomplishments to begin the writing! We need a minimum of 7 days to write any SES ECQ project.

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The Senior Executive Service (SES) is the uppermost tier of federal government employment and, thus demands the very best skills and capabilities available. A senior executive must not only possess exceptional leadership and administrative acumen coupled with broad government knowledge, a set of democratic values and a strong commitment to public service, but must be able to demonstrate those attributes through a truly exceptional resume and sound Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) statements. Many people apply for the SES, but few qualify and even fewer are hired.

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A professional SES resume writer can help you navigate the intricacies of the application process and significantly increase your hiring potential. At Federal Resume Writer, we have the knowledge and experience to help you succeed in your quest for the top. We are experts at writing SES resumes and ECQs.

Well-written ECQs are a key factor in the SES resume process. According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as stated on the USA Jobs website, “the ECQs define the competencies needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization.” ECQ statements are required accompaniments to any SES resume. The five requisite ECQs are:

• Leading Change: Leading Change hinges on the ability to establish and implement an organizational vision. It incorporates creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking and vision.
• Leading People: Meeting any organization’s vision, mission and goals requires the ability to lead people in a coherent and cooperative direction. Elements of Leading People include conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others and team building.
• Results Driven: Making decisions that produce high quality results is fundamental to an organization’s ability to meet its own goals and its customers’ expectations. Results Driven includes accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship and problem solving.
• Business Acumen: Business Acumen, whether derived from government, business or military experience, is a required skill for a successful SES candidate. Competencies associated with Business Acumen include financial management, human capital management and technology management.
• Building Coalitions: The ability to Build Coalitions internally and externally to achieve common goals is an mandatory skill for SES applicants. Building Coalitions includes partnering, political savvy, and influencing/negotiating competencies.

ECQ statements may not exceed 10,000 characters (about two single-spaced pages) in length, while expressing a rich depth and breadth of knowledge. They must be written in the Context, Challenge, Action, Results (CCAR) format, which means that ECQs are not just overall recitations of a candidate’s capabilities, but must include actual examples derived from previous work or volunteer background.

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We can help you on your journey to a prominent SES position with a step-by-step process that includes resume writing, ECQ writing and coaching to analyze your career goals and the complexities of the SES process.

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Opting for a senior executive position requires skills, talent, and, most importantly, knowledge. Given that everything starts with a job application, the same applies to your resume. This means that everything has to meet the mark, even if it’s sometimes tricky. That’s where SES ECQ writing services like us at ResumeWritingLab come to the rescue.

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Our pro resume writers are perfectly aware of how hard it is to craft a stellar document, which is why they emphasize six elements, achieved only by the highest professionals and experts:

The first thing our clients want from our writers is results. These have to speak for themselves, especially for senior executive positions. That’s why we don’t rest until those results are successfully achieved.

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When you take the bold step of applying for a job, it is because you know that you meet the requirements, both in terms of knowledge and experience. ResumeWritingLab writers know how to demonstrate this to interviewers, proving to them that they can meet their expectations.

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Landing a job as an executive underlines the art of teamwork, shared goals, leadership, and energy. We know this very well, which is why we know how to put it on your CV, cover letter, or social media profiles.

Leading People

You probably have a glorious voice to lead people and fulfill your responsibilities as a senior executive. Hence we employ only writers who know how to focus that talent of yours towards the specific position that lies before you.

Leading Changes

Finally, the most crucial objective of our professional CV services writers is to demonstrate that you are not just any candidate. Our service is here to make your application ooze business growth along with new possibilities for your employers.

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Although you can send your resume anywhere, for us, things are more than just that. Our common goal is for you to have precisely the resume, LinkedIn profile, or cover letter that exceeds the current standards. That’s why every writer you’ll encounter will always meet stringent requirements, so you’ll never be disappointed with a delivery.

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As high-level government positions continue to open up, individuals with exceptional executive leadership skills are presented with incredible opportunities. The federal government’s executive-level roles offer a combination of challenges, stability, and attractive compensation packages, propelling you towards your career aspirations. If you’re uncertain about the specifics of the SES (Senior Executive Service), we can provide valuable insights to help you determine if this career path aligns with your goals.

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The experts of our SES resume service create each resume from scratch, working collaboratively with you. We will adapt the document for your target SES position and emphasize the executive core qualifications that government agencies look for.

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Each writer in our team has 3+ years of expertise in federal resume writing. Our writers have all the necessary credentials and skills to create a professional resume for an SES position that increases your chances for success.

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Our SES resume writing services offer unlimited revisions for 14 days to ensure you are satisfied with the final document. We also have a transparent money-back guarantee, meaning that your money is protected.

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Keith, Nevada "I was aiming for a career shift into a senior executive role within the federal government. Resumeperk helped me craft a powerful resume for the SES job. The writer highlighted my skills in personnel management, and my business acumen and adapted the document for the job description. Thanks to their expertise, I secured the interview. Highly recommend these services to everyone"

Daniella, California "I was struggling to compose a resume for a government job as the format was very different. This SES resume writing service did an exceptional job. They tailored my resume to align with the federal requirements, listed my executive core qualifications, and explained what to expect during the SES process. Plus, their prices are lower compared to similar SES ECQ writing services"

John, North Carolina "I had years of experience in government service and needed a good resume to apply for SES jobs. This company revamped my resume and other documents in the SES package, listing my qualifications in a way the hiring officials wanted to see them. Thanks to your help, I successfully advanced my career in Senior Executive Service. Grateful for your support"

What are the features of an effective SES resume?

As a rule, SES applicants need to submit an executive resume, Executive Core Qualifications, and Technical Qualifications. The resume for a federal position is different from that for a private sector. Here are some requirements for your SES resume:

• Keep it under 5 pages. Unlike the private sector resumes, government ones are more detailed and comprehensive about your experience and achievements. Yet, modern federal resumes should not exceed the five-page limit.
• Focus on leadership and achievements. SES candidates should display a track record of achievement and leadership stories. Use a Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) format for your accomplishments. Add numbers to quantify your impact and prove your ability to drive results.
• Include honors, awards, and publications. These details will enhance your executive resume and position you as a top performer for the Qualifications Review Board.
• Match your resume and ECQ content. Make sure to highlight the same qualifications in all documents you submit to create a consistent image of your strengths and qualifications.
• Tailor it to the target job. Add keywords from the vacancy announcement and adjust the content for the target role or the SES Candidate Development Program.

Why outsource your Senior Executive Service resume to experts?

Creating a resume that brings you SES interviews is a challenge if you don't have previous federal experience. The format and hiring process are different, which confuses many applicants. If you don't want to miss a great career opportunity, it is best to turn to experts to polish your resume with federal requirements in mind.

Our team brings years of success delivering executive federal applications and ECQ writing services. Our in-house SES writers will write a custom resume according to your requirements and with your target job posting in mind. You can order an SES resume only or a full application package. Chat with us to discuss how we can help your job search!

Are executive resume writing services worth the investment?

Reliable and trustworthy SES resume writing services can provide a significant return on investment. An expert writer will prepare your executive resume according to the federal guidelines and emphasize the qualifications that government agencies look for, thus increasing your chance of being selected. Thanks to their knowledge of the government hiring process, they can help you land the SES position faster.

What if I don't like my new resume?

Our company offers free, unlimited edits for 14 days after the delivery of your order. Thus, if you'd like to further improve our resume or ECQ statements, just send the comments to your writer. Please note that your revision instructions should not be different from the original ones.

What is the turnaround time for SES resumes?

The deadline for resume and ECQ writing is different in various resume agencies. At ResumePerk, you can choose the deadline that works for you. Our experts can prepare your SES resume and ECQs in 5 days (standard turnaround) or 24 hours if you're in a rush. We guarantee the timely delivery your order, so rest assured that you will apply for the target SES positions on time.

What is an ECQ?

The ECQs are key credentials for senior executives in government positions. They prove your essential skills for the target job. Five key ECQs include:

• Leading change - your ability to manage strategic change within the organization
• Leading people - your leadership abilities, conflict management, and motivation skills
• Results-driven - your ability to solve problems and explore new opportunities to deliver results
• Business acumen - your skills in human and technology management
• Building coalitions - relationship-building and negotiation skills.

The best ECQs are reich with examples and details and can set you apart from other SES candidates. Our company can assist with writing persuasive ECQs, tailoring them to your target job announcement.

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Senior Executive Service (SES ECQ) Resume Writing

Do you have amazing leadership skills? There are great career opportunities at the executive level that you can apply for but you need to be equipped with the right tools. A professional SES resume writing service can help you realize your potential and achieve your career goals for Executive Core Qualifications.

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How can you qualify for an SES position? A senior executive service position requires certain skills and qualifications that you might have but you need the right SES resume writers to deliver these pieces of information to your potential employers. Applying the adequate SES resume will grant you an interview for a job that a lot of other applicants are competing for. Our writers know how to provide you with a SES resume that will attract attention. Finding the best resume services online  will improve your chances.

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A professional ECQ resume writing service will help to highlight 5 executive core qualifications. These are:

• Leading Change.
• Leading People.
• Results Driven.
• Business Acumen.
• Building Coalitions.

Professional SES resume writers will list your top accomplishments. These need to be listed in an impressive way and will attract the attention of your potential employers by showing them how you can influence others.

“I need to pay someone to write my resume .” We hear you. Today you can browse several services to help you submit an excellent CV regardless of the job you are applying for. Whether your dream job is in the educational, scientific or any other fields, you will only benefit from having a great CV.  You can check an impressive online resume review  to pick a writer to help you finish your SES resume in the best quality.

Each job has certain requirements when it comes to writing the CV. When you are applying for a job in the medical field, you need to provide enough information about your education, qualifications and hands-on experience. Your potential employers need to know that you have what it takes to get the job. This is why you need to hire the most professional medical resume writing services .

Your SES resume is your chance to introduce yourself to your employers. They will get a chance to learn more about your executive core qualifications and what you can do. Make sure that you pick the right person to help you improve your career opportunities.

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Executive resume writing services can help professionals land top-salary positions with a resume, cover letter, and personal branding package targeted to their skills and goals. Most are run by former executives or recruiters who know exactly what it takes to compete in the upper echelons of the executive world.    

According to professional resume writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford, only 10% of executive positions in the $300K+ range are advertised online. A laser-targeted resume and a well-polished executive bio can help an executive get discovered by recruiters and headhunters, giving them a leg up on the competition.

We reviewed over a dozen executive resume writing services and chose the best based on experience, personalized service, career support, cost, and more. Here are our top picks. 

The 7 Best Executive Resume Writing Services

• Best Overall: Career Steering
• Runner-Up, Best Overall: The Writing Guru
• Best Customer Service: TopResume
• Best for Experienced Executives: Briefcase Coach
• Best for ATS Software: ZipJob
• Best for C-Suite Executives: CEO Resume Writer
• Best Value: Capstone Resume Services
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Best Overall : Career Steering

 Career Steering

Work directly with Rosa

Comprehensive approach with graphics, LinkedIn, etc.

À la carte resume service

Four-week turnaround, or more

No interview guarantee

Career Steering was founded in the early 2000s by Rosa Elizabeth Vargas, a certified resume writer and career coach with a background as a senior-level executive. For over 10 years, the company has been providing boutique resume writing services for C-suite executives, general counsels, and board-level leaders. We chose it as the best overall because it offers personalized, one-on-one resume consulting and writing as well as career branding.

Every resume is written by Rosa herself with editing, research, and preliminary preparation done by one of her certified, executive resume writing assistants.

Clients start by choosing an executive resume service package, then email their career documents (resume, cover letters, LinkedIn profile, etc.) and fill out an executive career assessment. From there, Career Steering schedules a 60- to 90-minute writing session to map the resume branding strategy by phone, Skype, or Zoom. 

Because clients work directly with Rosa, the turnaround time for a completed resume is four plus weeks with back-and-forth consultation as needed. Career Steering’s most basic package includes a resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile optimized for search .

In addition to the packages listed below, Career Steering also offers à la carte resume writing services that include a one-hour resume branding phone session, resume branding and value proposition, career assessment personal branding questionnaire, and two rounds of edits and edit phone calls, all for $1,695.

Runner-Up , Best Overall : The Writing Guru

 The Writing Guru

Plenty of experience writing resumes

Focused on senior attorneys, executives, and board leaders

Plenty of coaching and consulting time

Turnaround time can be relatively long

Relatively expensive

The Writing Guru was founded in 2010 by Wendi Weiner, a professional writer with a long career as a college professor and lawyer. Wendi is recognized as a top executive resume writer and has been published in major media outlets including HuffPost , Forbes , and Thrive Global . We chose The Writing Guru as our runner-up because it offers the most one-on-one time with each client.

The Writing Guru focuses its services on senior attorneys (general counsels), senior executives, and C-suite/board leaders. Wendi handles each project from beginning to end and doesn’t outsource any work to a subcontractor or another writer. Projects typically take over 15 to 20 hours and include more than three hours of coaching and consulting.

Using an existing resume review, an extensive questionnaire, and a one-hour interview process, Wendi digs in to craft a resume tailored to the career objectives and experience of each client and a detailed cover letter that emphasizes their credentials and accomplishments. Wendi updates her clients on the progress of their resumes and will ask additional questions and request more information on follow-up calls if needed.    

The Writing Guru offers tiered packages focused on the type of professional served. Due to the focus and attention Wendi gives to each client, the typical turnaround for a resume and cover letter package is 14 to 21 days.

C-Suite, General Counsel, BOD, International Execs

Senior executives, executive managers, business leaders, best customer service : topresume.

Relatively simple signup process

Inexpensive (lowest package is $149)

Quick response

Attentive resume writer and clear communications

The length of the Summary and Job Scope sections on our resume was rather long

The Training section wasn’t highlighted enough

Founded in 2014, TopResume boasts a network of over 1,200 writers, certified career coaches, recruiters, and experienced hiring professionals with experience in over 65 industries. We chose it as the best customer service because it offers a free resume review and a free rewrite of resumes it creates that don’t generate twice the number of job interviews.   

TopResume uses a unique approach to the resume writing process, combining the knowledge of its resume writers with feedback from resume-scanning software that filters applicants based on keywords. This dual approach ensures that resumes created by the company satisfy both humans and the machines that sift through resumes before passing them on.

TopResume’s certified resume writers collaborate with each client to deliver the first draft of a resume within about a week. Clients have another week to offer feedback to the writer and receive up to two rounds of revisions. The entire process normally takes one to two weeks.  

In addition to its paid resume writing services, TopResume lets users upload a copy of their resume for a free review that includes feedback on the layout, how the resume communicates skills and expertise, and personalized recommendations for improvement. The company will also rewrite a client’s resume if it doesn’t double the number of interviews within 60 days. 

Best for Experienced Executives : Briefcase Coach

 Briefcase Coach

Experienced resume writer

Job search assistance

Turnaround time: 7 business days

Short consultations in lower-tier packages

No LinkedIn branding in lower-tier packages

Briefcase Coach is the creation of Sarah Johnston, a former corporate recruiter and development professional who has helped executives move up the ladder with professional resumes and career coaching. We chose Briefcase Coach as the best for experienced executives because it offers tiered resume writing packages based on the needs of each client.

Although Briefcase Coach also offers resume writing services for graduates and non-executive professionals, its experience in the latest trends of the recruitment process and applicant tracking system (ATS) software allow it to offer executives support in branding, networking, and interviewing as well as resume writing.

Briefcase Coach clients start with a 60 to 90-minute intake and strategy interview with Sarah where she works to understand each client’s strengths, goals, and achievements. From there, she crafts a custom resume from scratch, typically spending an average of 12 to 20 hours per resume. Turnaround time from consultation to final draft is typically seven business days. 

In addition to resume and cover letter writing, Briefcase Coach also helps executives improve their skills in networking, personal outreach, navigating LinkedIn, and even handling job searches and interviews.        

Beyond the executive resume writing packages offered below, Briefcase Coach also offers à la carte pricing with an executive resume as a standalone product starting at $1,300.

Best for ATS Software : ZipJob

Easy signup process

Insightful testimonials on their website

Resume’s Skills area contained strong keywords

Resume draft was delivered on time

Design and format made reading the resume difficult

Education and Training sections were poorly formatted

After learning that his wife’s resume was being filtered out by automated resume screeners, Michael Krikheli created ZipJob in 2017 to help job seekers build resumes that make it through the filters to real recruiters. We chose it as the best for ATS software because it focuses on creating keyword-optimized resumes that will land more interviews.

ZipJob asks users to either upload an existing resume or answer some questions to create one from scratch. From there, a dedicated writer works with each client to build a properly formatted resume that highlights their skills and goals. Writers communicate with their clients through the entire process, asking questions and getting clarification along the way.          

All of ZipJob’s resume writers are experienced in resume keyword optimization to ensure that every resume has the best chance of being scanned and accepted by automated screeners. Once a resume is written, the writer will scan it through ATS software and adjust it as needed. 

ZipJob claims that its optimized resumes get their clients two to three times more interviews. It backs this up with a 60-day interview guarantee and will offer a free rewrite of a client’s resume if it doesn't generate more interviews after 60 days. 

ZipJob  offers three packages:

Best for C-Suite Executives : CEO Resume Writer

Comprehensive service

Only higher-tier packages include consults with Mary Elizabeth

Having built a successful recruiting business in the 1990s, Mary Elizabeth Bradford launched her personal brand in 2008 and more recently rebranded to CEO Resume Writer. Today, her team of certified resume writers offers boutique resume writing services to executives across the globe. We chose it as the best for C-suite executives because it helps them make high-level career transitions with professional resumes, personal branding, networking, and more.

CEO Resume Writer offers directors, VPs, CxOs, and board members both executive resume packages and the option of working directly with Mary Elizabeth herself. In addition to providing its clients with resumes, the company also helps them find a clear focus of direction and lock down some concrete strategies for reaching their career goals.

Clients who choose one of CEO Resume Writer's lower-tier executive resume packages won’t be working with Mary Elizabeth herself, but with one of her certified executive resume writers and coaches. All packages include a resume, a value proposition letter, digital storage, an executive thank-you letter, and three of Mary Elizabeth Bradford’s bestselling Career Artisan guidebooks.    

CEO Resume Writer's VIP packages are for high-earning executives looking for private coaching during executive transitions. Many corporations and private equity firms also use these services to outplace their top executives. 

CEO Resume Writer offers multiple packages ranging from one-on-one consulting with Mary Elizabeth to working with her team of certified executive resume writers. The company also offers à la carte “resume only” services for $2,597.

Best Value : Capstone Resume Services

Relatively inexpensive

Add-on services like cover letters and LinkedIn profile updates

Fast turnaround times

Capstone Resume Services was created by Amy Gies who has written resumes for and coached over 7,000 clients worldwide. The company offers one-on-one consultation to ensure that its clients’ resumes match their target jobs. We chose it as the best value since it offers basic and affordable resume writing with add-on services to suit the needs of any client.

Rather than starting with a questionnaire like many other services do, Capstone offers each client a one-on-one personal consultation to discuss career goals, work experience, and achievements. From there, a certified professional resume writer will work to create a custom, targeted, keyword-optimized resume that will get the attention of ATS , hiring managers, and recruiters.

Rather than offering tiered pricing packages, Capstone keeps things simple and relatively affordable. Clients can choose to start with just a consultation and resume and add cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, resume distribution, and executive bios. The typical turnaround time for an executive resume is three to four business days and includes two revisions if necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are resume writing services.

Resume writing services help job seekers craft a resume, cover letter, and sometimes LinkedIn profile that showcases their skills and helps them stand out above the competition. Since most resumes are filtered by automated resume screeners, known as applicant tracking systems (ATS) , good resume writers also ensure the documents they create make it through to an actual person.      

Ideally, resume writing services should be run and staffed by certified resume writers who understand exactly what employers and recruiters are looking for with any given profession or job title. This in-depth knowledge allows resume writers to help an executive climb the ranks of the C-suite.  

How Do Resume Writing Services Work for Executives?

Executive resume writers start with a detailed interview process and questionnaire to understand every skill, accomplishment, and goal of an executive looking for a new position. From there, they build a professional resume targeted to the client’s career goals to help them rise above the competition and land more interviews.  

How Much Do Executive Resume Writing Services Cost?

Due to the level of expertise required, executive resume writing services can be considerably more expensive than other resume writing services . Competition at the top can be fierce, so writers who get results often work one-on-one with a limited number of clients to create truly customized and targeted resumes that will catch the eye of key decision-makers. 

Many of the services we reviewed offered specialized, executive-level resume writing packages for a one-time fee between $1,350 and $11,997. These packages include a one-on-one interview with either the company owner or a certified resume writer, a cover letter, some level of career consultation, and email support for three to six months. Higher-tier packages tend to offer a LinkedIn profile rewrite, a professional bio, and even resume distribution to executive recruiters. 

Is Using a Resume Writing Service Worth It?

Although many top executive positions aren’t advertised or only advertised internally within a company, a professionally crafted resume can help executives apply to their dream companies and possibly edge out the internal competition. What’s more, a keyword-optimized resume and LinkedIn profile can help executives get discovered by headhunters and hiring managers.

How We Chose the Best Executive Resume Writing Services

We looked at over a dozen executive resume writing services for this review. At the top of our list were firms with extensive experience and a long track record of success. Services that offered one-on-one consultation with the business owner also caught our eye since that kind of personalized relationship can result in the most targeted and customized resume.

We also looked at providers that offered additional services, including optimizing LinkedIn profiles, writing executive bios, distributing resumes to recruiters, and career counseling. Finally, we looked at executive resume writing services that paired best practices with technology to ensure every resume makes it through ATS software to a real decision-maker.

The success of an executive staying in their current role or climbing through the ranks of the C-suite can rest on the quality of their resume and online profile. Since a new executive position can result in a $5,000 to $100,000 salary increase, paying a professional resume writer who knows the ins and outs of executive hiring can be the best investment of an executive’s career.

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12 Best Federal Resume Writing Services (2024)

Find the best professional federal resume services. Compare writer costs and turnaround times of the top federal government resume writing services.

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If you are looking for a job in the federal government, you know how complex federal resumes are and how defined the application process is.

Federal government resumes and USAJOBS resumes have very specific formatting rules and requirements .

Federal jobs postings have different requirements for what type of resume you can submit: upload your own resume, create a resume with their federal resume builder, or both.

The resume builder is a handy tool, but it’s still up to you to write the words that go into the builder to create a great resume.

Either way, you need the best possible content for your federal resume.

If you need help with your federal resume, the top federal resume writers in this article can craft a compelling professional resume for you.

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How We Choose Winners

Each of the federal resume services below was reviewed by a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) taking into consideration the following:

The cost of the service compared to other federal resume writers.

The speed at which the resume is completed.

Overall experience, awards, and certifications.

The design, style, and overall look of the resume.

Guarantees, number of edits, and reviews.

This list was hand-curated to serve all federal professions. These jobs include GS-3 to GS-4, GS-5 to GS-7, GS-8 to GS-12, GS-13 to GS-15, and also Senior Executive Service (SES) 5, 4, 3.

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Find My Profession

Find My Profession is much more than a federal resume writing service. They are a global company whose work has been featured on sites like Forbes, Inc., Zety, Fast Company, and more.

Their elite resume writing team has experience in 85+ industries and professions. This allows them to assign you a professional writer based on your unique background and experience. Every resume also includes a 1-on-1 phone consultation with your writer.

They have successfully landed their clients positions at companies like Apple, Amazon, EA, Oracle, GM, Facebook, DoJ, Morgan Stanley, and Tesla just to name a few.

Find My Profession has 650+ 5-star reviews and offers a 60-day interview guarantee. Every resume created is Applicant Tracking System (ATS) compatible and highly customized to meet your specific needs.

You will work one-on-one with an elite and certified resume writer in the United States. Find My Profession commits to working with each client until they are 100% satisfied. Don’t worry about having a limited number of edits or a set amount of time with your writer.

Find My Profession is a virtual company. While they provide services in your area, they don’t have a physical office for in-person visits. You’ll communicate directly with your writer via email and phone calls.

4.9/5 based on 394 Trustpilot reviews 4.9/5 based on 276 Sitejabber reviews 5/5 based on 147 Google reviews 5/5 based on 53 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 8 BBB reviews 5/5 based on 4 Yelp reviews

3 – 5 business days (can expedite to 2 business days)

$395 – $995

(831) 888-0967 or [email protected]

Check out some of our 5-star reviews:

Alex on January 4, 2024

Resume & LinkedIn Profile

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Michael on December 19, 2023

Exceptional resume

Michelle T on November 10, 2022

Professional Resume

Brigit on October 25, 2023

Highest quality of work

Beh on September 20, 2021

Professional. Experts…

Matt B on July 17, 2023

Excellent Experience

Chad B on May 2, 2022

Wonderful investment

ResumeZest is trusted by professionals from companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, Oracle, GE, Adobe, Uber, and Facebook. Their resume writing team has written resumes for more than 75 industries. A 60-day interview guarantee backs up every resume they write. Each resume is also ATS compliant and keyword-optimized.

ResumeZest is a very well-rounded company. They offer affordable pricing and quick turnaround times. You will work with a high-quality, certified writer and receive excellent customer service. They are also members of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC).

ResumeZest is one of the newer companies on this list. While they do a great job and their writers have many years of experience, the company was only founded in 2020.

4.9/5 based on 113 Trustpilot reviews 4.9/5 based on 83 Google reviews 4.8/5 based on 68 Sitejabber reviews 5/5 based on 12 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 4 Yelp reviews

$279 – $479

(888) 530-4911 or [email protected]

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YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing

YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services was founded in Chicago back in 2009 but relocated to Washington, D.C. in 2012. Since then, YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services has become an expert firm in the federal job marketplace. Since they are located in Washington D.C., it’s helpful that YES works in a hub for federal jobs.

YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services has several different federal resume writing packages that you can choose from. They offer a complete military transition package if you are in the military and hope to switch to a federal level job.

YES Career Coaching & Resume Writing Services has many different resume writers on their staff. All writers are trained in corporate and federal resumes, so there are no specialists.

4.8/5 based on 271 Google reviews 4.4/5 based on 51 Yelp reviews 5/5 based on 31 Facebook reviews

5 – 8 business days

$875 – $1,075

(202) 740-3032

CareerPro Plus

CareerPro Plus is a Georgia-based career coaching and resume writing service founded in 1986. They are focused on corporate, military, and federal resumes. CareerPro Plus has knowledge in a variety of federal career fields and professions. They have even written a book on federal jobs.

CareerPro Plus has been in business for 30 years making them seasoned veterans in the industry. Perhaps more impressive is the fact that CareerPro Global has served over 65,000 federal clients and developed 5,000+ SES ECQ applications.

We were unable to find many federal resume samples listed on this site. Additionally, prices are not listed transparently anywhere on the site.

4.8/5 based on 47 Facebook reviews 4.7/5 based on 19 Yelp reviews

$995 – $1,995

(800) 471-9201

Resume Your Way

Resume Your Way is a veteran-owned business based in Springfield, Virginia. They have a good understanding of how the federal job market works and will create a resume that will help land you an interview. Resumes Your Way can also help all divisions of military personnel transition from the military to a federal career.

Resume Your Way can compose a variety of federal documents including federal resumes, USAJobs docs, Army Resumix, Navy Resumix, KSAs, SES, and more. The services are also more affordable than others on the list.

Phone consultations are optional. While it is nice to have the option, we are skeptical of any federal resume service that does not need to speak with their client to better understand their career goals.

4.9/5 based on 109 Google reviews 5/5 based on 17 Bark reviews 4.8/5 based on 5 Yelp reviews

3 business days

$399 – $999

(877) 940-2220

Federal Prose

Federal Prose is run by Mary I. Wagoner and her partner Eric Brass. Mary is a Certified Resume Writer and Eric is a Certified Federal Resume Writer and Career Coach. Federal Prose has twenty years of experience helping people enhance their federal career opportunities.

This company will provide you with a free resume critique through its website. Additionally, the services are reasonably priced, especially for high-level GS-15 or SES professionals.

The website is old school and provides very little information. You have to call in order to sign up for the services. Additionally, we were unable to find any reviews for this service online.

5/5 based on 6 Facebook reviews

5 business days

$399.95 – $649.95

(800) 546-4541

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El Paso Professional Resumes

El Paso Professional Resumes is a resume writing service based in El Paso, Texas. Their boutique firm consists of three key individuals: Alexine Garcia, Cristal O’Kuma-Barrera, and Denise Martinez. With a strong federal government presence in El Paso, it makes sense that a service in this city would make the list!

Their team is small and this could be limiting if you are working in a niche line of work. There is no pricing on the site and in order to receive pricing, you must schedule a consultation (they will not tell you on the phone).

4.9/5 based on 65 Google reviews 5/5 based on 10 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 2 Yelp review

9 – 14 business days

(915) 308-6934 or [email protected]

APEX Career Services

APEX Career Services promises to be there whenever you need them. Located in Kansas City, they are open 7 days a week. They accept projects 365 days a year! There is a highly credentialed team of resume writers at APEX. The founder, Nadine Franz, has over 10 years of experience in HR and recruiting.

Resumes are written by Certified Professional Resume Writers (CPRWs). Reviewers attest that their resumes are of exceptional quality. Also, Nadine and her team specializes in federal resume writing.

There were no samples to review on the website. Also, details about individual resume writers are not available. The service does not offer a guarantee.

4.9/5 based on 116 Google reviews 4.6/5 based on 19 BBB reviews 4.5/5 based on 10 Yelp reviews

5 business days (can expedite to the same day)

(866) 333-2739 or [email protected]

Expert Business & Professional Services

Expert Business & Professional Services is located in Plantation Florida and is run by Sandy Spencer. Sandy comes from a background in Human Resources. She also has experience as an Executive Recruiter and Headhunter.

This companies website states that “over 95% of clients get higher response rates; 54% of clients get higher pay or better jobs, and 67% of our business is referrals.” They also offer a satisfaction guarantee!

There are no resume samples listed on the website. Additionally, this company offers many different resume services and does not seem to have a special focus on just federal resumes.

4.8/5 based on 70 Google reviews 3.8/5 based on 10 Yelp reviews

5 – 10 business days

$499 – $899

(954) 236-9558 or [email protected]

Solutions for the Workplace

Solutions for the Workplace is a certified Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) that specializes in everything from entry-level government to Senior Executive Services (SES) resume writing. Nancy Segal is the proud owner of the company and a recognized leader in federal human resources and job search services.

The founder Nancy is a Certified Federal Resume Writer, Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Master Career Director (MCD). The company has provided thousands of professionally written resumes to satisfied clients.

The website lacks details about the resume services. There are no resume samples on the website. Also, prices for the services are not mentioned on the site.

4.7/5 based on 9 Facebook reviews

10 – 14 days

(847) 866-6675 or [email protected]

Career Marketing Techniques

Career Marketing Techniques, LLC, is run by Diane Hudson. She specializes in federal Senior Executive Service (SES), Executive Core Qualification Statements (ECQs), and Presidential Rank Awards. She trains military officers and GS-14/15s to write SES/federal applications. Diane is co-author of ‘The New SES Application’ and her work is published in 60+ publications.

As a federal expert, Diane works one-on-one with her clients to customize each resume package. Diane provides onsite and virtual training in federal resumes and applications including SES/ECQs. She specializes in training and coaching senior-level personnel including federal interview coaching.

There is no option to buy resume services directly from the website. The turnaround time for federal resumes has not been mentioned. There are no federal resume samples for you to review on the website.

$545 – $1195+

Contact form available on the website

JobStars USA

JobStars USA was created in 2013 by Doug Levin, a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). He offers career advancement services including resume writing, career coaching, LinkedIn optimization, and more. The federal resume writing service is available for entry through executive level professionals.

You get unlimited revisions to your federal resume for a period of 30 days to ensure complete satisfaction with the final documents. The JobStars website provides you an avenue to search for open jobs via keywords, location, and employment type/duration.

They do not offer rush delivery services for those who want their federal resume written in less than 7 days. Also, they do not focus on writing federal resumes. Rather, it is just one of the many services they provide.

5/5 based on 11 Facebook reviews 5/5 based on 9 Google reviews 4.9/5 based on 8 Yelp reviews

7 business days

$695 – $1,450

(888) 307-0010 or [email protected]

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Free Help for Your Federal Resume 

If you don’t want to pay for professional resume writing services, we have some resources for you to check out.

These resources require you to do the work of course.

But they’re free.

• USAJOBS.gov is a user-friendly source of information. You’re already on the site searching for federal jobs. Use their search bar to easily find what you need.
• In addition to the example above, we have samples of federal resumes on our website. Use these as a template to write your own resume.
• The SEC also provides a basic  federal resume template on their website.
• If you are looking for your first federal job, check out this article on  federal job search tips .

Key Takeaways

If you are applying for a federal job, it’s important to have a resume that meets the requirements of the federal government and showcases your qualifications effectively.

Turning to a professional resume writing service that specializes in federal resumes can help you navigate the complex process and increase your chances of getting hired.

Be sure to choose a service that has experience with federal applications, offers personalized attention, and provides guarantees for the quality of their work.

Find My Profession offers professional federal resume writing services that are tailored to the specific needs of government job applicants. Their team of expert writers has extensive knowledge of the federal hiring process and can help you create a high-quality federal resume that highlights your skills and qualifications.

With the right support, you can make your federal job search a success!

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Successful ECQ Writing

ECQ is an acronym that is important to those seeking SES jobs with the federal government. ECQ stands for Executive Core Qualification, and it is essential that you write a quality ECQ as part of your job application. Each ECQ has five components, and is a required portion of a federal government application.

ECQs that are of a high quality and that properly represent your qualifications for the job to which you are applying give you a huge step up in your job hunt. Federal recruiters use ECQs to establish if candidates are of the right personality type and have the right skill set that they are considering for certain jobs. It is essential, then, for you to write an excellent ECQ to ensure that your application stays at the top of the recruiter’s list.

Each ECQ that you write should be between one and just over one page long. When writing, keep in mind that you should use examples that are as specific as possible so that the recruiters better understand exactly what your abilities are. You must also be sure to use your own voice, but not write casually or carelessly. It is also absolutely essential that you not have any grammatical or spelling mistakes in your ECQs.

One way to begin writing your ECQs is to use a method called CCAR. CCAR stands for:

Challenge: State the problem that you faced and the goal that had to be met. Context: State the job that you were in and the type of people you were working with as you were tackling your challenge. Action: Describe the specific steps that you took to overcome the challenge and reach your goal. Result: Specifically describe the results of the actions that you took and how they led to the goal. This shows that you follow through with your work and that you can meet goals that are set.

ECQs are very detailed and must be done well for a federal job recruiter to spend any time at all reading them and truly understanding the applicant. If you try to write your ECQs by yourself, it is likely that you will end up spending over three hours on each individual ECQ as you try to edit and revise each one. There are professional ECQ services who can help you, though. Not only will this ensure that your ECQ is well-written, it will make them tailored to the wants and needs of the federal job recruiters and hiring teams.

Successful ECQ writing will make or break your application. SES jobs are some of the most sought after positions in the federal government, and as such much is demanded of the applicants. By formatting your ECQs correctly and writing them effectively you will be helping yourself much as you seek one of these top positions in the federal government.

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Solutions for the Workplace, LLC is a leader in helping prepare Senior Executive Service (SES) resumes, ECQs, and application packages for candidates that get results. Thousands of Senior Executive Service positions will become available in the next several years due to the massive number of current SES members who are eligible to retire. While SES jobs come with a tremendous amount of responsibility, the rewards are great, too. The government needs and wants qualified candidates to fill these positions. Let us professionally develop and prepare your SES resume, ECQ narratives, and MTQ statements and help you with the applications and selection process that is overwhelming for most Senior Executive Service aspirants.

Preparing an SES resume, the dreaded Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and any Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs; also known as TQs and Professional Technical Qualifications or PTQs) is an art. In addition, effectively matching your career’s work to the 28 competencies of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) is paramount to getting your application past the human resources reviewers and in front of the decision makers. Even if an agency is using the new five-page SES resume as its application, candidates still need to demonstrate possession of executive-level experience and incorporate ECQs and MTQs into their resume. Successful applicants will likely be asked to supply a full set of ECQs later in the process.

Read more about the SES application and selection process.

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Our SES Resume Writing & Executive Core Qualification Writing Services

Given the complexity of applying for a Senior Executive Service position, many candidates rely on our resume writing expertise for assistance in navigating this complicated and time-consuming process.

Our SES resume services involve a collaborative process in preparing your SES resume, ECQ, and application package. Our incisive techniques for gathering information and prompting you for input will help you put forth your strongest achievements when applying for a Senior Executive Service position. We will work together to develop a presentation that will demonstrate to the agency that you meet the qualifications and bring solid offerings to further their mission. It is critical that you participate in this process and provide the examples and details needed to craft a thorough and effective package. In return, you will gain not only a well-written and properly formatted SES resume, ECQ, and application, but also confidence in your application presentation and qualifications.

SES Resume and ECQ Professional Writing Service includes:

• Review of SES resume and prior materials
• Template-based information gathering tools to assist you in assembling your examples, as well as customized interview style questions to uncover your achievements and strengths
• Development of 1-2 achievements per ECQ, written in OPM’s recommended Context-Challenge-Actions-Results (CCAR) format OR the 5-page SES all inclusive resume which outlines your ECQ CCAR achievements
• Ensuring your examples match the ECQ competencies and sub-competencies
• Technical Qualifications narratives or traditional SES resume as applicable
• Polished, fully-developed first draft with writing and editing that matches your responses to meet OPM’s requirements
• Revisions based on your review and input
• Final document versions formatted to be compatible with the method of submission
• Consulting to assist you through the QRB process once you are selected

GREAT NEWS! OPM approved my package, so I’m now a “career” SES. Thank you so much for sticking with me, long after other people would have thrown in the towel. I have really enjoyed working with you, and sincerely appreciate the key role you played in saving me from disaster in my 11th hour in the ECQ process. You are a life saver with a great sense of humor, and for that I will always be grateful. Count me among the legions of professionals you have helped in their own personal journeys through life. – CB

ECQ Developmental Editing Service includes:

• Review of your self-drafted ECQ narratives
• Line by line critique or editing of your drafts
• Assurance that each ECQ meets the format of OPM’s recommended Context-Challenge-Actions-Results (CCAR) format
• Ensuring your examples match the ECQ competencies and sub-competencies; interview questions to fill in areas requiring additional development
• Editing of your Technical Qualifications narratives and/or SES resume as applicable
• Polished, edited drafts that incorporate professional critique and guidance

SES Structured Interview preparation includes:

Successful Senior Executive Service applicants can expect to be interviewed. Most federal SES interviews involve a structured interview process. As a Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC), Nancy has coached applicants at all levels to communicate their achievements clearly, concisely, and in OPM’s preferred CCAR framework. Interview coaching is on an hourly basis.

Most projects require a turnaround time of 10 days to two weeks. Our services are customized based on your needs. Contact us now for a quote to help craft your SES resume, ECQ, and interview prep to prepare for Senior Executive Service.

I think my interview went very well! I had 9 scenarios ready to go and used 3 of them completely. The process of writing the 9 down really helped because it allowed me to practice with the framework to organize my thoughts, and I was able to use the framework on scenarios I hadn’t practiced. And I made sure to get my elevator speech in at the end since they dove right into the specifics at the beginning! I felt like I projected well and I felt in command of the room, so to speak. I am completely certain that it would have been a very different experience without your feedback and guidance – ST

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Interested in other Senior federal government positions? We can help you put together applications for Senior Level (SL), Scientific or Professional (ST), Candidate Development Program (CDP), and Judge (including Administrative Law Judge, Immigration Judge, Contract Board of Appeals, Merit Systems Protect Board, and others) positions. Contact us for a customized quote.

Solutions for the Workplace also provides professional resume writing services for USAJOBS Resumes , Entry Level Government Jobs , Military to Civilian Transition , SES resumes and ECQs, and for Private Sector Jobs .

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It isn’t easy to be a successful technical writer, especially if you’re a freelancer. Finding gigs can be time-consuming and it’s even harder to find gigs that pay well.

A great way to improve your situation is to specialize yourself. Although writers can specialize in many different ways, one of the more lucrative writing specializations is technical writing.

On the flip side, considering the required technical writing skills, it’s also one of the more difficult writing professions. So how do you begin your career as a better writer?

No matter if you’re serious or you merely want to test the waters, a great way to start your technical writing journey is with technical writing courses. There are many different programs online, ranging from budget-friendly to super expensive.

To help you figure out which course is the right one for you, we listed the six best technical writing courses that you can take in 2023.

Technical Writing Course Benefits

Technical writing is a professional writing form where the writer acts as the bridge between the professional and casual sides. The professional side can be product engineers who know the ins and outs of computer applications or some other technology but don’t know how to convey the product’s benefits in simple language. The casual side is often the customer or someone else in the company who doesn’t know the necessary specifics of the given product or technology.

Picture a technical writer as a professional translator between two parties who don’t speak the same technical language.

Since it’s crucial both for engineers and the consumer that the consumer understands the product, there needs to be someone to “translate” the benefit to the interested consumer attractively and engagingly. This also means that the party who doesn’t understand the benefits is the target audience of technical writers’ copies.

You need to transform the copy, strip it from complex or unnecessary words, adjust the sentence structure and have it ready for the audience to understand. It’s almost like translating and communicating new knowledge.

A successful writer needs a specific set of technical writing skills. They need to know how to write engaging sentences like a copywriter but also have a product understanding of an engineer. Finally, they need to have exquisite communication skills and a knack for business writing and creating technical documents.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) , the average technical writer in the United States earns $76,860 on average. Additionally, also according to the BLS, the demand for technical writers is set to grow 12% between 2020 and 2030. That is faster than the average rate of other occupations.

In other words, there are two main benefits of being a technical writer:

• Better salary than most the other writers.
• Higher demand.

With the benefits in mind, let’s explore courses both for beginner technical writers and those who already have some experience.

6 Best Technical Writing Courses

Just like any other skill, it takes some time to hone your technical writing skills. A great way to start is with specialized online coursework. Not only will the course provide the required knowledge, but you can also get a technical writing certificate . Both serve as a necessary boost for when you sign up for your next technical writing job.

If you’re wondering why besides the knowledge, it’s good to have a certificate as well, consider the healthcare technical writing example. No matter if your job is to write steps for medical procedures or content for social media sites (Google has a whole dedicated page to healthcare advertising limitations ), the rules and laws are much stricter than for a writer specializing in fiction. A half-baked sentence won’t hurt anyone if it’s fiction. But a misunderstood sentence in a healthcare copy can.

By having a certificate, you place yourself in an authoritative position, meaning, you leave a better first impression.

Since technical writing is a wide term in itself, we’ll do our best to cover courses and certificate programs suitable both for beginners, more general technical writers, and also individuals looking for better career opportunities.

1. Technical Writing Certification Courses by Technical Writer HQ

Besides other certificate programs that Technical Writer HQ has in their library, one of them is their Technical Writing Certification Course. No matter if you’re a technical writing veteran or someone who’s yet to hone their writing skills, this online program is an extremely good place to start.

We rated this the number one technical writing course because it produces testimonials like this one regularly:

“​I took Josh’s course, did the capstone project, and became certified in August. I’ve recently been offered a job as a Technical Writer for Amazon at $150k per year! I used my capstone project when they asked me for writing samples.”​ – Henry Fuse

Besides getting the technical information and fundamentals, the program offers a complete rundown of necessary skills such as document design, API writing, audience analysis, and managing the document lifecycle. They also teach you how to communicate your documentation needs with product managers, engineers, and product designers.

Instead of stopping on essential technical writing skills, the course takes a step further and also teaches you general skills that help you land a technical writing job opportunity or merely have better professional communication skills in general.

Overall, it’s an engaging technical writing course that isn’t overwhelming for beginners but also has enough intricacies for seasoned writers looking for further professional development.

If you want to learn more, check out Technical Writer Certification Course .

What’s the Technical Writer HQ Course Price?

The complete Technical Writing Certification Course package runs for $299.

Who Should Take the Technical Writer HQ Course?

Since the course content touches upon all the essential topics, it’s perfect for writers who have basic general writing knowledge and want to get better or increase their networking opportunities.

Meaning, if you know the difference between active voice and passive voice, but don’t know how to write effective documents for sales or an engaging investment pitch, this is the course for you.

You’ll also end up with a certificate after you successfully finish the course, which helps you stand out in the writing industry. Finally, since it’s online, it’s easy to adjust the course to your own schedule since you get lifetime access.

2. Technical Writing Fundamentals by the University of Waterloo 

If you’re a fan of a student-like approach, or you prefer courses where you can engage with other students, the Technical Writing Fundamentals by the University of Waterloo might be for you.

The course takes six weeks, so a bit longer than the previous one, but its focus is to cover the basics as well. You learn the basics of technical writing, editing technical documents, document design. etc.

After you finish the six-week course, you get another two weeks to finish the final exam. If you pass the exam, you get a certificate.

You can take the course at your own pace, but this one gets much easier if you have prior writing experience.

Find out more by visiting the University of Waterloo’s Fundamentals of Technical Writing course page .

What’s the Fundamentals of Technical Writing Course Price?

The 6-week-long course goes for $190, plus tax. 

Who Should Take the Fundamentals of Technical Writing Course?

Since it’s a longer program, you should start this one if you have six weeks to dedicate to a course. Although you won’t need financial aid to pay the fee, it’s still a financial investment.

The course is great for experienced writers and students who might be looking to expand their learning outside their main college. Getting the certificate early might just be the edge you need in your career.

3. Society for Technical Communication (STC) Courses 

The Society for Technical Communication claims to be the oldest professional association dedicated to technical writing. There’s a membership fee if you want to enter the society, but you don’t have to be a member to attend their online courses.

With a dedicated industry network of seasoned technical writers and technical communicators, is a member-based group of technical communicators and technical writers, STC has a rich library of programs.

Besides teaching you technical writing basics, you can go even deeper by joining other related courses such as science writing, medical writing, or instructional design for technical communicators.

Another great aspect is the STC certificate that you can get in three tiers: Foundation, Practitioner, and Expert certification. Each tier offers an additional layer of authority, so depending on your career situation, you can choose a certificate that fits you best.

As an example, if you’re starting your own business, the initial Foundation tier is a solid start.

If you want more information about STC’s online courses, go to their Society for Technical Communication website for further research. 

What’s the STC Course Price?

STC online courses are pricier than the previous two and depend on your position inside the society. For STC members, a single course costs $375, $300.00 for STC Gold Members, $295 for STC Student Members, and $595.00 for Non-Members.

If you’re planning to take several courses, it might be a good idea to become a member first.

Who Should Take the STC Course?

Unlike with the previous two, with STC, it’s mandatory to participate in online sessions and finish weekly homework. This can be tricky if you’re outside the US since the online technical writing lessons take place in Eastern Standard Time (EST.)

If you don’t mind the time difference, you’re ok with the pricing, and you want to learn more about the industry, STC is a great choice.

4. Coursera 

Coursera is one of the leading online learning platforms, so it’s no surprise that there are several technical writing courses hidden in Coursera’s web pages.

Although Coursera’s intended audience isn’t technical writers exclusively, that doesn’t mean that the programs you find on Coursera aren’t worth your time.

All courses that you find here are made by professionals and the same goes for technical writing courses. The only thing is that you won’t get as in-debt knowledge as you’ll get with the previously mentioned Technical Writing HQ program for example.

Nevertheless, there are courses worth mentioning such as the Technical Writing Course by the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. The focus of this specific program is on lab reports, research reports, progress reports, etc.

Another good thing about Coursera is that almost everything is flexible. You don’t have to worry about deadlines too much, which is great if you already have a job but want to learn something that helps you get a better one.

You can check other courses by visiting Coursera .

What’s the Coursera Course Price?

All basic courses on Coursera are completely free. What you might be willing to pay are further specializations which go for between $39 to $79 per month.

Who Should Take the Coursera Course?

The fact that you can take courses for free, makes Coursera perfect if you’re not sure that you want to be a full-time technical writer You might find the documentation writing process and constant research interesting, but you’re not sure if you want to commit yourself completely. In that case, Coursera is a great place to discover if you got what it takes.

5. Emphasis Technical Course

Many writers start their technical writing career inside a specific company writing technical documents and editing technical documentation.

Emphasis is a learning company with a dedicated team of business writing professionals. Besides online technical writing programs, Emphasis offers dedicated in-house training for teams. Meaning, if you have a company and a team that needs some good technical writing training, Emphasis is a great option.

Although you can take a course as an individual, this isn’t the best option since it isn’t self-paced. What makes Emphasis shine is team learning and the single-day flash course.

You can learn more by visiting Emphasis’ technical writing course .

What’s the Technical Course by Emphasis Price?

For individuals, the price is $681 plus taxes. For teams, the average price is $327 to $412 plus tax per participant.

Who Should Take the Technical Course by Emphasis?

Emphasis’ courses might not be the best choice for individuals who are starting, mainly due to the price tag. But if you’re running a company related to the industry and want your whole time to learn basics quickly, it will be hard to find a better option than Emphasis.

6. Technical Writing Courses by the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Just as with the University of Waterloo, the UW-Eau Claire offers a classic university-flavored approach to learning. What’s even better, you’re likely to find a course no matter where you are in your career. Although the targeted audience is writers, engineers or product managers can develop necessary skills as well.

There are over a dozen of different courses you can check and here are some worth pointing out:

• Intermediate Technical Writing  – Helps you develop more advanced writing skills, technical documentation design skills, and audience analysis.
• Advanced Certificate in Technical – If you’re a professional who wants to step up even further in the industry, this course is a great place to learn advanced skills.

Visit their official website to check the complete catalog.

What’s the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Course Price?

Courses go for $335, while if you want a certification, that will cost you $975.

Who Should Take the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Course?

Due to their rich course library, anyone can find a suitable course. Technical writers work in different fields, meaning it’s necessary to provide a rich plethora of courses and UW-Eau Claire knows that. But, due to a bit hefty price, not everybody will be ready to take part.

Nevertheless, if the price isn’t the issue, you’re sure to get valuable knowledge to help you stand out.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about technical writing.

How do I learn technical writing skills?

You can learn technical writing skills and general business writing by going to a college. The alternative is to take an online course and hone your skills there. If you don’t know how to write for a specific audience, it’s better to start with a basic course and slowly move up as you start gaining confidence.

Are technical writing courses worth it?

Considering how convoluted the technical writing industry can be, it’s worth taking a course that can demystify all the uncertainties that you might have. The alternative is to do all the research yourself, but that can result in hitting a wall and quitting altogether. Hence, if you’re serious about your career, courses are a great choice.

What are the qualifications for a technical writer?

Although not strictly necessary, a technical writer should have a bachelor’s degree or certification in technical writing or communications. It also doesn’t hurt to have prior technical writing experience.

Is technical writing a good career?

Technical writing can be a great career. Although you might struggle at first, once you master the technical writing process and your professional communication skills, it becomes much easier to make progress. Like a snowball that keeps rolling, as long as you don’t give up, you can make a solid living in the technical writing industry.

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