Federal law states that the executive qualifications of each SES appointee is established by the OPM (Office of Personnel Management).

The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ’s) demonstrate the leadership skills needed to succeed in these Senior Executive Positions.

The ECQ’s were created for the assessment of a candidates Executive Experience and potential. They demonstrate the Executive Skills needed to succeed in an SES position.

Successful performance in the SES requires competence in each ECQ.

When building an Ses Resume you or your writer must have the expertise and skill needed to translate your real life experience and achievements into easily readable and clearly understood ECQ documents that deliver the impact necessary to impress the hiring committee.

Failure to deliver the goods by your resume writer...and your chances for an interview vanish.

Your Ses Resume and the ECQ documents must be prepared with skill and a working knowledge of the Ses requirements.

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The Executive Core Qualifications are:

1. Leading Change
2. Leading People
3. Results Driven
4. Business Acumen
5. Building Coalitions/Communication