Federal employee moving to the private sector
The Transitioning Federal Employee
A current or recently separated fed facing a reduction in force, a reorganization, or plain uncertainty. They have a decade of real federal accomplishments and a resume built for USAJOBS, not for a private recruiter who reads it in six seconds. The move is not a step down. Their federal experience is the most valuable thing on the page, once it is translated.
What they need- ·A private-sector resume that translates federal work into outcomes a hiring manager recognizes
- ·Straight talk about timing, severance, and the market as it is right now
- ·Confidence that the federal years count for more, not less
SES candidate or senior leader, federal or private
The Senior Executive
A senior leader applying to the Senior Executive Service, or carrying executive-level federal experience into the private sector. The documents are heavier and the stakes are higher: ECQs, the five-page narrative, the two-page executive resume. They expect a partner who has written at this level for years and who treats their time accordingly.
What they need- ·ECQs and executive narratives that survive an OPM or board review
- ·An experience that matches the seniority of the work
- ·A clear, fast path through a high-stakes process
Federal job seeker, GS-7 through GS-15
The Career-Advancing Applicant
Someone with real accomplishments and no clear way to fit them into a federal resume. Mid-career or moving into government, facing OPM rules, GS levels, and a USAJOBS form that does not reward modesty. They want to serve, and they want the work they have already done to count.
What they need- ·A federal resume that passes HR screening and still reads like them
- ·Plain explanation of the process, the documents, and the window
- ·Confidence the work is in expert hands
Federal agency HR, procurement, or workforce-development lead
The Agency Training Lead
Responsible for finding qualified candidates and training the people already inside the agency. They buy SES ECQ workshops, trainer certifications, and curriculum on a government rate and a government timeline. They need a partner who has done this for decades and can show the receipts.
What they need- ·Proven curriculum and a credentialed trainer bench
- ·Capability statements and clean federal contracting
- ·A partner who understands procurement and compliance
Ten Steps Certified Writer, Trainer, or Coach (CFRW, CFJST, CFCC)
The Certified Trainer-Coach
An educator or career-services professional who teaches the federal job search using the Ten Steps curriculum. They earned their certification through the program and carry the methodology into resource centers, military transition offices, and private practice. They are both the brand's audience and its extension into the field.
What they need- ·Current curriculum and certification renewal
- ·Teaching materials, certificates, and presentation decks
- ·An active community and ongoing support
