1. 240 Battle of the Critical thinker – Took many electives Effective Writer – Took college writing Able to learn and apply knowledge – Took major requirements/ wrote papers Able to analyze data to create knowledge – Give me a chance and I will learn http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleresume2.htm Resume’s Critical thinker – Completed Interdisciplinary core Effective Writer – Took college writing+ Able to learn and apply knowledge – Took major requirements/ wrote papers Able to analyze data to create knowledge – Have done that and feel confident doing it

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5. Below from a real Federal Job Application 402, 341, 240 From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that best describes your experience. Select only one letter. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of my job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. https://applicationmanager.gov/Questionnaire.aspx?ID=4274973&PreviewType=Questionnaire

6. 12. I have managed a project or program with clear goals for results and been accountable for achieving those results. 13. I have developed detailed metrics that measure performance and progress towards the achievement of goals and/or have developed tools for capturing metrics to produce accountability reports and improve program operations. 14. I have experience utilizing quantitative data to analyze program potential, evaluate program effectiveness and/or identify trends in programs and then making recommendations to improve effectiveness of a program. 15. I have participated in the process of assessing and selecting grant recipients in a competitive awards process. 16. I have experience writing, managing, consulting on or monitoring grants or investments to nonprofit organizations from either the grantee or grantor perspective. 17. I have experience dealing with federal grant programs and the systems and regulations used to implement, manage and monitor them.

7. 18. I have worked closely with or as part of a growing nonprofit organization and am knowledgeable about what makes organizations effective operationally and how to build them. 19. I have worked collaboratively with co-workers on team projects over which I did not have total control. 20. I have established sound, peer relationships with counterparts in the non- profit arena. 21. I have established and maintained productive working relationships with individual grantees, clients, or other external parties whose support was important to my success. 22. I have conducted analysis of collected data and summarized findings for written reports. 23. I have designed and produced clear, compelling presentations that communicate important concepts or information. 24. I have presented oral arguments in a group setting intended to convince others to adopt a common position. 25. I have written reports, briefings, and/or speeches for use by management officials or others in my organization. 26. I have written articles or blogs that have been published on authoritative websites or in established journals.