Navigate the federal job process with clarity and confidence.

 With over 30 years of federal HR experience, I help clients understand the complex world of federal hiring — from interpreting job announcements to crafting competitive applications, preparing for interviews and negotiating final job offers.

Whether you're applying for your first federal job, transitioning between agencies, or reentering after separation, I’ll help you move forward with clarity, strategy, and confidence.

🧭 What I Offer

Services may include:

• Explaining federal job announcements and hiring processes

• Providing advice and consulting on career direction

• Reviewing job posting information and application requirements

• Preparing for structured interviews and assessments

• Supporting resume and document development (including KSAs and ECQs)

• Guidance through transitions, reentry, and retirement-related career shifts

Sessions are tailored to your goals and may be conducted in person, virtually, or by phone.

💲 Pricing

Federal Hiring Consulting

• 1-hour session (in person, texting, virtual, or phone): $220

• 30-minute in-person session: $150

• 30-minute texting, virtual, or phone session: $120
  (30-minute sessions must be agreed upon in advance of the scheduled meeting)

• Same-day virtual or phone request (up to 15 minutes): $95
  (minimum 30-minute charge applies)

• Same-day in-person request: $120 per 15 minutes
  (minimum 30-minute charge applies)

Resume and Document Review Includes reviewing resumes and cover letters to enhance content, provide recommendations, proofreading, and final drafts:

• $400/hour — one-week turnaround (4-hour minimum)

• $1,500 prepaid — four hours, two-week turnaround

• $600/hour — expedited (less than one week, 4-hour minimum)

• $2,300 prepaid — four hours expedited

Resume Writing Includes reviewing and/or writing resumes, cover letters, and KSAs:

• $500/hour — two-week turnaround (4-hour minimum)

• $1,800 prepaid — four hours, two-week turnaround

• $800/hour — expedited (4-hour minimum)

• $3,000 prepaid — four hours expedited

🎯 Special Discounts

• New: Deep discounts available for recently separated former federal employees on a sliding scale basis for navigating the federal hiring process.  Please email Ed.Ames.Coaching@gmail.com to discuss options.

• Additional discounts available for:

  • Military servicemembers and their spouses

  • Military veterans

  • Individuals over 55

• Third-party payments are accepted (e.g., gifts, employers, nonprofits)

📝 Important Notes

• Appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice — or missed entirely — may be charged the full session fee

• Fees are due at the beginning of each session

• “No show” or late cancellation fees must be paid before the next session

• Full or partial refunds for prepaid services may be granted at my discretion

• Requests must be made in writing and include relevant context

• I reserve the right to grant or deny refunds without explanation

• I am unable to privately consult on job announcements for the federal agency where I am currently employed. 

💬 What Clients Say

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🚀 Ready to Get Started?

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