The Resume Place

01/22/2026

2025 was probably the most challenging year for my mom and her business. Changes to the Federal resume format meant several of her books were obsolete overnight! She had to recycle them which broke her heart, and rewrite them. At the same time, the government shutdown and hiring freeze impacted her training and left her clients feeling uncertain about their careers. And yet, her she is smiling, as she recycles thousands of her books.
I thought this would be the year she might close the doors.
But she rewrote those books, and even a new one. She trained anyone who wanted to join her via zoom for free to keep hers and her clients spirits up. She worked in airports, in her house, my house, at Disney World, and still took time for a knee replacement. And was still the best Baba to all her grandkids.
Now she has even won a couple awards for those new books! I am so proud of you, Mom! You are amazing!

01/21/2026

Thrilled to be a guest speaker at Empowerment Leads, teaching The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses and empowering military spouses to lead their next chapter!

👉 Join us for two FREE days of virtual sessions — register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empowerment-leads-a-military-spouse-summit-tickets-1975123435364?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

01/21/2026

Save the Date! 🎉
Empowerment Leads: A Military Spouse Summit — hosted by Desk of a Navy Wife.

✨ Two FREE days of virtual sessions designed to help military spouses connect, grow, and lead with confidence.

Featuring Reyna Worthy and Kathryn Troutman presenting The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses, where Kathryn breaks down the federal hiring process and shows spouses how to pursue stable, portable careers.

📅 Virtual | FREE
🔗 Register here:

Join us online for Empowerment Leads: A Military Spouse Summit to connect, learn, and lift each other up!

01/07/2026

Be ready for career advancement in 2026! Join Kathryn Troutman and jumpstart your journey in a FREE webinar!! 🔗 https://resume-place.com/two-page-resume-writing-webinar/

Federal career advancement in 2026 requires strategy, visibility, and preparation.

Think beyond the next grade, pursue stretch roles, build mentors and sponsors, and keep your 2-page Federal resume current and ready.

👉 Learn how: Join our free federal and SES webinars this week.
🔗 https://resume-place.com/two-page-resume-writing-webinar/

- Kathryn Troutman, President, Resume Place, Inc.

01/07/2026

Happy New Year! Join us this week for FREE career development Webinars!! 🔗 https://resume-place.com/two-page-resume-writing-webinar/

🎉 Happy New Year from Resume Place, Inc.! 🎉

Start 2026 with a new 2-page resume!

📌 FREE webinars happening this week:

✅ Writing the 2-Page Federal Resume
📅 Wednesday, Jan. 7 | ⏰ 1:00–2:00 pm ET

✅ NEW! Intro to the New 2-Page SES Resume for 2026
📅 Tuesday, Jan. 6 | ⏰ 5:00–6:00 pm ET

✅ NEW! Intro to the New SES ECQ Interview for 2026
📅 Tuesday, Jan. 6 | ⏰ 6:30–7:30 pm ET

✨ All sessions are free and based on the new SES QRB Guide.
👥 Space is limited.

👉 Register now! https://resume-place.com/two-page-resume-writing-webinar/

11/12/2025

“An indispensable resource for anyone pursuing a federal career.” – Printed Word Reviews

The Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th Edition by Kathryn Troutman is your roadmap to writing the new 2-page federal résumé now recommended by OPM.

Learn the latest strategies, see real before-and-after examples, and get expert tips that help you get “Best Qualified” on USAJOBS.

📘 Order your copy today → https://a.co/d/4oMzPZ6
🎓 Join a free webinar → https://resume-place.com/two-page-resume-writing-webinar/

11/11/2025

📅 Monday, Nov. 11 | 4–5 PM ET
🎯 Learn how to:
✅ Turn volunteer and relocation experience into real résumé accomplishments
✅ Add dates and hours per week to get credit for your service time

📘 Based on the award-winning book “The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses”

👉 Register FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nov-11-veterans-day-federal-resumes-for-military-spouses-dod-ppp-msp-tickets-1948658543159?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/06/2025

🇺🇸 FREE WEBINARS FOR MILITARY, VETERANS & FEDERAL EMPLOYEES!🇺🇸
Learn to write your 2-Page Federal Resume or transition your federal experience to private industry.

✅ Live one-hour sessions
✅ Hosted by Kathryn Troutman, America’s Federal Resume Expert
Register here➡️ https://resume-place.com/two-page-resume-writing-webinar/

11/04/2025

Veterans and Active Military Spouses - we are honoring you!

I will be providing a couple FREE 1-hour Federal resume webinars in your honor this month, featuring the 2-pg federal resume for service members and spouses specifically. Classes will be on both November 8 and 11, both Ten Steps to a Federal Job AND The Stars Are Lined Up for Military Spouses.

See full list of webinars, and REGISTER now here:

Nov42025Blog Veterans and Active Duty Military Spouses – Thank you for your Military Service! Four FREE 1-Hour Federal Job Search Webinars for Transitioning Military, Active Duty Military Spouses … and employment counselors! Both courses will emphasize the 2-Page Federal Resume. The Federal jobs...

11/04/2025

NEW - FREE! - 2-pg FEDERAL WEBINARS JUST ADDED!!
Furlough Special!

I will be teaching 4 FREE classes on Writing your 2-pg Federal Resume in November & December, a one-hour session. I will be showing before and after resume samples in class. This has been taught multiple times in the past few months, you won't want to miss these opportunities!

Register for a class here:
Nov 12, from 4:00-5:00pm ET (almost FULL!)- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nov-12-free-with-kathryn-troutman-writing-the-new-2-page-federal-resume-tickets-1788330918919?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nov 24, from 5:00-6:00pm ET - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nov-24-free-kathryn-troutman-writing-the-new-2-page-federal-resume-tickets-1941120887829?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dec 6, from 12:00-1:00pm ET - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dec-6-free-kathryn-troutman-writing-new-2-page-federal-resume-tickets-1946151695109?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dec 18, from 5:00-6:00pm ET - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dec-18-free-kathryn-troutman-writing-new-2-page-federal-resume-tickets-1946162948769?aff=oddtdtcreator

View our full list of other free Webinars that are being offered: https://resume-place.com/two-page-resume-writing-webinar

FURLOUGH SPECIAL: FREE One Hour - Kathryn Troutman, Author, Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th, will demonstrate the best 2-Page Federal Resume.

10/13/2025

NEW - FREE! - 2-pg FEDERAL WEBINARS JUST ADDED!!

Furlough Special!

I will be teaching 4 FREE classes on Writing your 2-pg Federal Resume in October/November, a one-hour session. I will be showing before and after resume samples in class. This has been taught multiple times in the past few months, you won't want to miss these opportunities!

Register for a class here:
October 23, from 6:00-7:00pm ET - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oct-23-free-with-kathryn-troutman-writing-the-new-2-page-federal-resume-tickets-1669018452119?aff=oddtdtcreator

October 30, from 6:00-7:00pm ET - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oct-30-free-with-kathryn-troutman-writing-the-new-2-page-federal-resume-tickets-1788355021009?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nov 7, from 4:00-5:00pm ET - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nov-7-free-with-kathryn-troutman-writing-the-new-2-page-federal-resume-tickets-1788274881309?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nov 12, 4:00-5:00pm ET - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nov-12-free-with-kathryn-troutman-writing-the-new-2-page-federal-resume-tickets-1788330918919?aff=oddtdtcreator

FURLOUGH SPECIAL: FREE One Hour - Kathryn Troutman, Author, Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th, will demonstrate the best 2-Page Federal Resume.

09/05/2025

NEW 2-pg FEDERAL WEBINARS JUST ADDED!!

I am teaching 2 more classes on Writing your 2-pg Federal Resume in October, $39.95 for a one-hour session. I will be showing before and after resume samples in class. This has been taught multiple times in the past couple months, you won't want to miss these opportunities!

We still have openings for our September 10 class as well, get registered now, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/september-10-writing-the-new-2-page-searchable-federal-resume-3995-tickets-1571451276069

Register for a class here:

October 2, from 6:00-7:00pm ET - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-2-writing-the-new-2-page-searchable-federal-resume-3995-tickets-1668928733769

October 23, from 6:00-7:00pm ET - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-23-writing-the-new-2-page-searchable-federal-resume-3995-tickets-1669018452119

See samples and learn how to write a 2-page Federal resume including specialized experience/keywords/accomplishments/work history!