A government resume must be clear and relevant to the post applied for. It should not contain exaggerated or falsified information. What is more, it should make use of simple language and should not be more than two pages long. Below is a sample government to guide you as you prepare your own.
Sample Government Resume
Robert Kings
299 Elm Road
Ney York City NY 38876
robertkings@govmail.com
Mobile: 555 – 5998 – 3886
Career Objective
Highly motivated and experienced individual looking to expand and utilize his knowledge in Economics and Politics at a professional level
Professional Experience:
2007 – Present: Public Affairs Assistant – US Department of State – Washington DC
Responsibilities:
- Writing press releases
- Researching and writing articles for the department’s newsletter
- Drafting memos for the State Undersecretary
- Managing and supervising contractors hired for communication projects
- Contacting and pitching the media for the publicity of programs
- Collecting financial information and preparing budgets
- Preparing project reports
- Handling visitor queries
2005 – 2007: Intern – Political and Economics Affairs Section – US Department of State – Washington DC
Responsibilities:
- Conducting research and writing political and economic briefs
- Liaising with professionals in government offices and chamber of commerce to draft the briefs
- Assisting in the drafting of press releases
- Planning and coordinating meetings
- Working with senior employees in the department to prepare budgets and programs reports
Qualifications:
2002 – 2005: Masters Degree in International Relations – University of Virginia
1998 – 2002: Bachelors Degree in Political Science – University of Virginia
Achievements:
Chairman of the Literary and debating society at University of Virginia 2003
Hobbies:
Travelling
Reading
Swimming
Referees
Available upon request