ResumeGov Editorial Standards

Our Mission

ResumeGov provides practical guidance for federal job applicants. We distinguish official requirements from ResumeGov recommendations and link priority claims to current Office of Personnel Management (OPM), USAJOBS, or agency sources.

We help applicants navigate federal resume requirements, GS-level evaluation criteria, and specialized experience documentation. We do not guarantee eligibility, referral, interviews, or selection.

Content Development Process

Every article published on ResumeGov undergoes a structured development process grounded in authoritative sources:

• OPM Regulations. All guidance references current Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations and official OPM qualification standards.
• USAJOBS Documentation. Content reflects actual USAJOBS application workflows, resume builder constraints, and HR screening procedures.
• Scope labels. ResumeGov planning assumptions and product methodology are identified as such rather than presented as government mandates.
• Regulatory Updates. Content is updated when OPM issues new guidance or when USAJOBS modifies application requirements.

Source Review Process

Priority guidance is checked against the official sources linked on the page. The review covers:

• Whether a statement is an official requirement or a ResumeGov recommendation
• Whether specialized-experience and time-in-grade guidance matches the cited source
• Whether the individual vacancy announcement may control
• Whether dates, page limits, and application steps remain current
• Whether the article avoids unsupported outcome guarantees

When evidence is incomplete, the article should say so. Product scores are decision-support signals and are not OPM ratings.

Update Policy

ResumeGov maintains a rigorous update schedule to ensure content remains current:

• Priority Reviews. High-traffic and regulation-sensitive articles receive the earliest review.
• Event-Driven Updates. Content is updated immediately when OPM issues new regulations, USAJOBS modifies application procedures, or significant policy changes occur.
• Version Tracking. Updated articles display both original publication date and last modified date for transparency.
• Correction Protocol. Material errors are corrected promptly and substantive updates receive a new review date.

Contact & Feedback

If you identify an error, have suggestions for improvement, or need clarification on any editorial content, please contact us at:

editorial@resumegov.com