What should my resume look like for an FBI job?

Next, list your professional skills. These are hard and soft skills related to your education, those acquired throughout your career, and any personal skills you want to highlight. So, include any additional languages or technology skills that you have.

From here, include a professional work experience section. In reverse chronological order, list your full-time, professional work history. If you're just starting your career, include any part-time work, internships, seasonal positions, and temporary employment.

The following must be included in an FBI professional resume's work section:

• Position title

• Name of organization and location (city/state)

• Start end date (MM/YYYY)

• Salary (per hour/month/year)

• Hours per week, Full-time or part-time

• Supervisor (or HR rep who can verify employment) - name and phone number

• Brief description of duties, and identify your major roles, responsibilities, and accomplishments

The education section follows a pretty standard format. Start with your highest-level degree and work backward. Include - Type of degree, university, city/state, graduation date, GPA, and honors or awards (if any).

If you have any relevant certifications, include them in a separate section. Be sure to include the name of the certification, organization, location, and date earned. The same goes for any special training and volunteer experience that you may have.

Military applicants should include:

• Rank/Grade/Job Title

• Start and end date, or date of expected separation (month/year)

• Branch of the military (Active or Reserve)

• Unit address

• Salary (base salary with locality, minus allowances)

• Full-time or part-time, if Reserve.

• Supervisor/First Line Leader - name, title, and phone number

• Veterans' Preference (see chart)

• Brief description of your primary duties, identifying your responsibilities and accomplishments.