Master Federal Career Advisor / Trainer (MFCA/T)

Master Federal Career Advisor Outline

Check Point 1: Understanding the Federal Job Landscape in the 21^st Century

The Federal Employment Landscape
Benefits of Working for the Federal Government
General Schedule, Wage Grade, Pay Bands, and Other Federal Pay Scales
How Long Does It Take to Gain Federal Employment?
How to Find Federal Job Openings

Check Point 2: Determining a Job Seeker’s Qualifications

Qualifying Your Clients
Analyzing Vacancy Announcements
Transitioning Clients to Federal Employment
SES, CDP, and Executive Leadership

Check Point 3: What Job Seekers Need to Know About Federal Resumes

Writing a Federal Resume: Examples of a Headline Format Resume
Other Federal Resume Formats

Check Point 4: Coaching Job Seekers on Questionnaires and Narrative Statements

Understanding Occupational Questionnaires, KSAs, and Other Supplemental Information

Check Point 5: Empowering Job Seekers with Resources and Support

Interviewing for a Federal Job
Federal Student and Other Internship Programs

Each Check Point includes a quiz.

Final Exam

COACH'S Toolbox

Five Professionally Written Federal Resume Samples

1. Blank USAJOBS Resume Builder
2. General Resume Builder
3. Vision Statement Worksheet
4. Accomplishments Worksheet
5. KSA Worksheet

Master Federal Career Advisor/Trainer (MFCA/T)

Now, a Train the Trainer version of the Master Federal Career Advisor (MFCA) program puts you at the helm of creating training and instruction programs for the federal career advising industry.

Topics covered in the MFCA/T:

Check Point 1: Understanding the Federal Job Landscape in the 21^st Century

• In This Check Point
• Suggested Class Agenda
• Key Point of Emphasis
• Highly Recommended Reading
• Lesson Plan
• Classroom Exercises
• Student Materials
• Class Handouts
• Technology/Resources

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Check Point 2: Determining a Job Seeker’s Qualifications

• In This Check Point
• Suggested Class Agenda
• Key Point of Emphasis
• Lesson Plan
• Classroom Exercises
• Student Materials
• Class Handouts
• Technology/Resources

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Check Point 3: What Job Seekers Need to Know About Federal Resumes

• In This Check Point
• Suggested Class Agenda
• Key Point of Emphasis
• Lesson Plan
• Important Note
• Classroom Exercises
• Student Materials
• Class Handouts
• Technology/Resources

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Check Point 4: Coaching Job Seekers on Questionnaires and Narrative Statements

• In This Check Point
• Suggested Class Agenda
• Key Point of Emphasis
• Lesson Plan
• Classroom Exercises
• Student Materials
• Class Handouts
• Technology/Resources

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Check Point 5: Empowering Job Seekers with Resources and Support

• In This Check Point
• Suggested Class Agenda
• Lesson Plan
• Classroom Exercises
• Student Materials
• Class Handouts
• Technology/Resources

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Registration

The cost to take the MFCA/T virtual certification course is $1795.00. Discounts are provided to federal agency and military installation personnel. The program is self-study and can be started at any time and worked on at your own pace. Of course we can provide onsite training to federal agencies and military installations for groups of 10 or more. Please contact Barbara Adams at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and pricing.

The cost to take the MFCA certification program for recertification purposes is $995.00, and recertification for the MFCA/T (Train the Trainer) is offered at $1,295.00.

Call us for details at 800-471-9201.

Update Requirements

In order to demonstrate your commitment to staying abreast of industry changes, the MFCA/T credential must be renewed every three years for a fee of $995.00. This update will include new curriculum on industry changes and requires an exam. An updated study guide encompassing all the new industry changes will be provided.

Why is renewal necessary? Because career services, especially in federal employment, represent a dynamic field and require that you stay abreast of changing requirements.

Call our federal resume writers for details about federal resumes, military resumes, cover letters and more at 800-471-9201.