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Resume Tips

1. Be sure to review the minimum qualifications for each position for which you apply. (If you don’t meet the minimum qualifications we can‘t consider you for the job.)

2. Be sure to indicate hours worked and dates of employment on your resume. If you list volunteer work experience, please include the hours worked and dates of employment. We consider 2,080 hours equivalent to one full year of experience. Ideally, we should see the month, day, and year of employment as well as part-time or full-time status (ie. 2/3/00-2/3/06 full-time or part-time, e.g. 20 hours per week).

3. Be sure to review the preferred criteria listed in each ad. Based on the selection process, applicants may be rated “Outstanding,” “Well Qualified,” or “Qualified.” Make sure that your resume and cover letter reference your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria.

4. Be sure to indicate all relevant licensure and certification information.

5. We prefer chronological resumes to functional resumes. Your resume should be no more than 5 pages long and provide clear and concise information. Please do not submit work samples, performance evaluations, reference lists, etc. You can present these materials at the interview, if you reach that stage of the selection process. Unless specifically asked, applicants should not include any work products or live links to presentations, publications, or other websites in their resume. Unsolicited documents will not be considered during the rating process.

6. To apply for jobs with Montgomery County, you must use the online application system. The online system offers 3 resume submission options: (1) Use Resume Builder, (2) Upload an existing resume/cover letter, or (3) Paste or type your resume/cover letter. Once you have saved and submitted your resume, you have the option to reuse the saved resume for future submissions. You should review your submission to make sure all documents have been submitted. We cannot accept information after the closing date.

7. Effective July 1, 2008, we are no longer accepting hard copy paper resumes or resumes submitted via email or fax. All applications must be completed online and submitted by the requisition closing date. Please check How to Apply for instructions on how to apply online. Public access computers are available in the Office of Human Resources and at all County Libraries. Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources and request a Human Resources Specialist at 240-777-5000 Voice or 240-777-5126 TTY for assistance and guidance. You may also request a reasonable accommodation for the selection process via email to Special.Accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Last edited: 10/5/2007