Cover Letters for Government Careers

Keywords and keyword phrases are critical components of every successful job seeker's cover letter. By using just one or two words, you're able to communicate a wealth of information about your skills, qualifications, and experience. What's more, keywords are the basis for scanning technology and are therefore critical to every job seeker's campaign in today's electronic-based job search market.

Following are the top 20 government keywords, some of which may reflect your skills and some of which may not be appropriate for you at this time. Use these words as the foundation for developing your own list of keywords on the Professional Keyword List form in Appendix B.

Briefings & Trainings

Budget Planning & Allocation

Congressional Affairs

Cross-Cultural Communications

Cultural Diversity

Foreign Government Relations

Governmental Affairs

Inter-Agency Relations

International Trade & Commerce

Legislative Affairs

Liaison Affairs

Lobbying

Press Relations & Media Affairs

Procurement & Acquisitions

Program Design & Management

Public Advocacy

Public Works

Regulatory Reporting

SEC Affairs

Zoning & Compliance

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