Kathryn Troutman
Federal resume writing and job search coach in Baltimore
| Hourly rate range | $120 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Practice | Resume Place |
Kathryn Troutman is a federal resume writer and job search coach based in Baltimore, Maryland. She helps federal job seekers build resumes and prepare for interviews. She is the author of the Ten Steps to a Federal Job books, including guides for students and military spouses. Her firm, Resume Place, also runs a trainer certification program and trains government agencies on resume writing.
What Kathryn helps with
Kathryn works with people who want a federal job or need a stronger federal resume. She also helps with senior executive applications and interviews.
- Writing a two-page federal resume
- Writing a Senior Executive Service resume
- Writing Executive Core Qualification statements
- Preparing for behavior-based interviews
- Finding a federal job or internship as a student
- Moving a federal resume to private industry
- Federal job search for military spouses
Who Kathryn works with
Kathryn works with federal job seekers at many levels. Her clients include students and recent graduates looking for federal jobs or internships. She also serves senior executives applying to the Senior Executive Service, and military spouses seeking federal work.
How Kathryn works
Kathryn teaches a method called Ten Steps to a Federal Job. It covers the federal resume, job search and interview steps. Resume Place offers one-hour consultations, including one for two-page executive or SES resumes. For SES applicants, it also has help with ECQ writing, the CCAR format and interview practice.
Background and qualifications
Kathryn Troutman is a known author of federal resume books. Her titles include the Jobseeker's Guide to Ten Steps to a Federal Job, now in its 10th edition, and the Federal Resume Guidebook, now in its 8th edition. She also wrote guides for students, military spouses and administrative law judge applicants. Her firm, Resume Place, trains government agencies and certifies trainers and writers in the Ten Steps program.
Kathryn Troutman pricing
Programs and services
- Resume consultation
- One-hour executive or SES resume consultation
- Federal resume writing
- Interview preparation
- Career consultation
- SES ECQ writing and interview prep
Kathryn Troutman reviews
The CoachVouch take
Author of the Ten Steps to a Federal Job books and founder of a certification program for federal resume trainers.
Best for job seekers who want a federal government job or a Senior Executive Service position.
Common questions
How much does Kathryn Troutman charge?
Coaching with Kathryn runs $120 to $200 an hour. Message Kathryn from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kathryn Troutman help with?
Kathryn Troutman helps with writing a two-page federal resume, writing a Senior Executive Service resume, writing Executive Core Qualification statements and preparing for behavior-based interviews.
Does Kathryn Troutman help with Senior Executive Service applications?
Yes. Resume Place offers SES resume writing, ECQ writing and SES interview preparation.
Can Kathryn help move a federal resume to private industry?
Yes. She has a book on moving a federal resume to private industry, and Resume Place also offers private industry resume writing.
How do I contact Kathryn Troutman?
Send Kathryn a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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