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OF 612 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JOB APPLICATION

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The federal government currently accepts three forms of employment applications: The SF-171 ( Standard Form 171 ); OF-612 ( Optional Form 612 ); and the Resume. The following SF-171 and OF-612 PDF, government job application, forms require the Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. You may download the Adobe Reader here: Acrobat Reader.

Free OF 612 Software

SF-171 PDF 1 minute - print only

*SF-171 Program 1.6 meg - Fill out save and print on your PC (program forms included)

OF-306 PDF 35 sec - Declaration for Federal Employment

OF-612 PDF 20 seconds - print only

OF-612 PDF (zip) - Fill out on your PC and print. (Cut off "submit" and "reset" from top of form)

OF 612 Word 6.0 - Fill out online OR save to PC and print

SF-15 Veterans' Preference Form Word document - Fill out online OR save to PC and print

*Optional Form 612 Word 2000 - Fill out save and print on your PC (excellent format)

*Federal Resume Requirements - Comprehensive word document

*Denotes included with NEW Federal Jobs Kit

SF-171

The SF-171 is a very long and detailed federal job application, thus making it very formidable for employment purposes. The SF-171 leaves very few unanswered questions in the mind of the individual that initially screens the applicant. It also allows more room for job history, awards, and extra curricular activities. The only draw back to this form is it's length. It almost equates to an autobiography when completed. Allow yourself up to two weeks to complete this form.

OF-612

The OPTIONAL FORM 612 is a condensed version of the SF-171. It was introduced to the federal work force in the early 1990's. The OF-612 is, beyond doubt, a much easier application to complete. It basically requests the same information as the SF-171. However, due to it's condensed nature, this application requires applicants to attach separate pages for extended job histories, extracurricular activities, etc.. Thus, the OF-612 is more restrictive and leaves room for "INFORMATION UNDERLOAD". However, with a little effort this form can be as detailed as the SF-171. Which, in turn, would require less effort from the screener to read and rate your application.

It is particularly useful for applicants who do not have extensive job-related qualifications, such as recent graduates or applicants for entry level or wage grade positions. This optional application contains information considered to be the minimum necessary to determine an applicant's qualifications. Federal agencies could not require all applicants to use the optional application, except where the agency had developed a computer-compatible version of the optional application.

Resume

The RESUME is the newest form of job submission being excepted by the federal government. As society moves toward "quicker, smaller, faster" modes of operation, Uncle Sam has reluctantly followed suit. The only advantages to the Resume is it's brevity and familiarity. The greatest disadvantages of the Resume when applying for federal employment is that it only offers a summarized version of your life's work. This alone makes for a very poor standing against the SF-171 and the OF-612. The Resume also places a heavier burden on the applicant to provide critical information that is normally not required on this form. If this information is not provided, the application may be REJECTED. We are currently developing a resume format that meets the basic application requirements for federal employment.

Although the Federal Government does not require a standard application form for most jobs, they do need certain information to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet legal requirements for Federal employment. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for a job. Help speed the selection process by keeping your resume or application brief and by sending only the requested material. Type or print clearly in dark ink. Here's what your resume or application must contain (in addition to specific information requested in the job vacancy announcement):

Job Information
Announcement number, and title and grade(s) of the job for which
you are applying
Personal Information
Full name, mailing address (with ZIP Code) and day and evening phone
numbers (with area code)
Social Security Number
Country of citizenship (Most Federal jobs require United States
citizenship.)
Veterans' preference (See additional information.)
Reinstatement eligibility (If requested, attach SF 50 proof of your
career or Career-conditional status.)
Highest Federal civilian grade held (Also give job series and dates
held.)

Education:
High School
Name, city, and State (ZIP Code if known)
Date of diploma or GED
Colleges and universities
Name, city, and State (ZIP Code if known)
Majors
Type and year of any degrees received (If no degree, show total
credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours.)
Send a copy of your college transcript only if the job vacancy
announcement Requests it.
Work Experience
Give the following information for your paid and nonpaid work
experience related to the job for which you are applying.
(Do not send job descriptions.)

Job title (include series and grade if position was a federal job)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (month and year)
Hours per week
Salary
Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

Other Qualifications
Job-related training courses (title and year)
Job-related skills, for example, other languages, computer
software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed.
Job-related certificates and licenses (current only)
Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments, for example,
publications, memberships in professional or honor societies,
leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards.
(Give dates but do not send documents unless requested.)

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