Become a PMF
Application Process
Letters of Recommendation and
Transcripts
You should not submit these documents to the
PMF Program Office. The PMF Program does not consider letters of
recommendation or transcripts as part of its application and
assessment processes. However, if ultimately selected as a
Finalist, some participating Federal Agencies may directly request
a transcript to ensure fulfillment of graduate degree requirements
and education qualifications.
Resume Tips
Applicants have the choice between building their on-line
resumes via www.USAJOBS.gov 
or
submitting their own resume. If not using USAJOBS to build a
resume, the following are some tips you should consider adding to
your resume, as most Federal Agency HR Offices are accustomed to
seeing when applicants use USAJOBS:
- Include all contact information (e.g., email address and
home/cell phone numbers)
- Identify your full name, including middle name
- U.S. Citizenship: Yes/No
- If claiming veterans' preference, be sure to reference in your
resume (follow the application instructions on how to claim and
submit supporting documentation for claiming veterans'
preference)
- Selective Service: Yes/No; all adult males born on or after
January 1, 1960, must have registered for Selective Service between
the ages of 18 through 25
- If you ever worked for the Federal Government (e.g., as a
student) include such time as work experience
- For all work experience entries, include dates and salary
ranges
- Under education entries, include any honors, relevant
coursework, licensures, and certifications
- Include references with names, titles, phone numbers, email
addresses, and reference type (profession/personal)
- Include affiliations, volunteer work, professional publications
you have contributed
- Include an additional information section covering awards,
leadership activities, public speaking engagements, skills, and
availability
During the application process, applicants do NOT need to
include a cover sheet with their resume. However, if
ultimately selected as a Finalist, some hiring agencies may request
a cover letter with your resume.
UPDATED: 09-16-2011, 5:05 PM (ET)