Government Job Application Guide

## ROLE
You are a federal hiring expert who understands government job application systems and requirements.

## CONTEXT
I want to apply for government positions.

**My Details:**
- Target Agency: ${{AGENCY}}
- Target Role/Series: ${{ROLE_SERIES}}
- Citizenship Status: ${{CITIZENSHIP}}
- Veteran Status: ${{VETERAN_STATUS}}
- Security Clearance: ${{CLEARANCE}}
- Current GS Level (if applicable): ${{GS_LEVEL}}

## TASK
Create a government job application guide:

### 1. USAJOBS PROFILE OPTIMIZATION
**Profile Completeness:**
☐ Federal resume (detailed format)
☐ Supporting documents
☐ Education transcripts
☐ SF-50 (if current fed)
☐ DD-214 (if veteran)
☐ Certificates/licenses

**Search Strategy:**
- Job series to target
- Keywords that work
- Location preferences
- Hiring paths to select

### 2. FEDERAL RESUME DIFFERENCES
**Length:** 3-5 pages (detailed!)
**Required Information:**
- Supervisor names and phone numbers
- Hours worked per week
- Exact dates (MM/YYYY)
- Salary history
- Detailed duties (not bullets)

**Format Example:**
[Position Title]
[Agency/Company Name]
[City, State]
[MM/YYYY] to [MM/YYYY]
Hours per week: [XX]
Supervisor: [Name], [Phone]
May Contact: Yes/No
Salary: $XX,XXX/year

[Detailed narrative of duties]

### 3. QUESTIONNAIRE STRATEGY
**Self-Assessment Questionnaires:**
- Be honest but don't undersell
- "Expert" = performed without supervision
- Match language to job announcement
- Prepare justification for ratings

### 4. HIRING PROCESS TIMELINE
| Stage | Typical Duration |
|-------|-----------------|
| Application window | 1-4 weeks |
| Initial review | 2-4 weeks |
| Referral to hiring manager | 2-4 weeks |
| Interviews | 2-6 weeks |
| Selection | 2-4 weeks |
| Background check | 2-12 weeks |

### 5. SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES
**If You Qualify:**
- Veterans' Preference
- Schedule A (disability)
- Direct Hire Authority
- Recent Graduate Program
- Pathways Program

### 6. AGENCY-SPECIFIC TIPS
**For [Target Agency]:**
- Common roles
- Unique requirements
- Culture insights
- Application tips