Senior Executive Service (SES) positions represent high level, Federal employment in an executive capacity, and the competition for getting these jobs is understandably high. Knowing this, when it comes time to do your SES resume writing, you’ll want to employ every trick in the book to make your application stand out from the crowd. There are a variety of ways you can do this.

You’ll want to start by making sure your application includes all mandatory components as well as any helpful supplements that could support your assertion that you are qualified for such a high profile position. To qualify for an SES position, you need to have extensive experience that is showcased clearly in your resume. This means the inclusion of everything from your work history and education to all life experiences, skills, and certifications that demonstrate your ability to lead others, solve complex problems, and affect positive change.

The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) are an additional important component at the core of every SES resume. These statements are broken down into 5 different categories designed to allow you the opportunity to describe the leadership skills you have that are relevant to the position.  ECQs assess your executive experience and potential, as opposed to technical expertise.

The law requires that the executive qualifications of each SES applicant be certified by an independent Qualifications Review Board. The sole purpose of this Board is to select the best possible applicants potentially capable of successful job performance at a high profile, Federal level. Candidates missing any one of the requirements for SES application can count themselves immediately disqualified.

Given the cut throat competition and painstaking need for your application to be error-free, it would be wise to employ the services of a professional SES resume writer who is certified in the Federal application procedure.

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