ECQs FAQ

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CareerPro Global/http://www.careerproplus.com has leveraged almost four decades of career expertise successfully developing executive federal applications. As an Quality Management System driven company we have developed an ECQ Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that is incorporated into every ECQ we develop. Your Executive Core Qualifications will be developed in compliance with the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result (CCAR) model, incorporating all 28 core and fundamental competencies required by OPM and the Qualifications Review Board (QRB).

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What are the most important characteristics of ECQs?

The most important characteristic required in each ECQ we write is content that is rich with examples that will crystallize your leadership skills and demonstrate how they can contribute to building a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions, both within and outside the federal agencies. You will not find a more experienced team of SES ECQ writers that is current with all federal agency development requirements and that will deliver a hard-hitting and interview-winning set of ECQs.

How many examples per ECQ are recommended?

You may choose as few as one or up to two examples per OPM ECQ narrative. If you choose one strong example that covers every factor required in the particular ECQ, then one is sufficient. If you have several examples that cover some, but not all, factors, but combined, cover all factors, then you can use up to two examples.

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What is the process and what is expected of me during this process?

Our Process:

  1. OPM states in its SES guide that you can expect to devote 80 or more hours to develop your ECQs. Most executives do not have the time to spare, or the immediate knowledge of all the fundamental technical requirements, to put together a strong ECQ package. Not an easy task—even for the most accomplished writer.
  2. We require 14 or more hours of your time, as this is an interactive process, and at least 10 to 14 business days to develop your ECQs.
  3. Your Master Federal Career Advisor and Senior Executive Writer will call you to provide a comprehensive career consultation regarding how to select top executive leadership stories and organize your thoughts through the lens of OPMs QRB.
  4. Our signature ECQ builders will be emailed to you with instructions.
  5. Your Career Advisor and Executive Writer will remain available to you for questions throughout the development process of your ECQs. You will be provided with coaching, example selection assistance, and writing instructions through the ECQ draft development.
  6. Your Executive Writer will then ghostwrite each ECQ, ensuring the CCAR formula is followed and each core and fundamental competency is addressed.
  7. Next, your ECQs will be sent to our in-house proofreaders/editors.
  8. A draft of your five ECQs will be presented to you for review, discussion, and any changes required.
  9. Ten business days are authorized after initial delivery of your ECQs to make additional changes.
  10. Once your writer completes all necessary revisions, he/she will email you your final draft which you can begin to use immediately in applying for positions.

What is the fee for the set of five ECQs?

Executive Core Qualification writers can take many hours to assist you in fleshing out five executive leadership stories and five or more hours to write each ECQ. Our fees are priced individually and fairly. Our Master Federal Career Advisors will provide you with a free quote. 800-471-9201

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How successful is your company in writing ECQs?

CareerPro Global, Inc. is the only company in the Career Services Industry that employs a defined Quality Management System with a detailed SOP to ensure the production of quality deliverables. To date, we have ghostwritten more than 5,000 sets of OPM ECQs and have not had one set disqualified by the QRB for those selected for an SES position. We are extremely proud of our track record.

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The U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Qualifications Review Board approved the following CDP candidate for non-competitive appointment to the Senior Executive Service

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The U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Qualifications Review Board approved the following candidate for appointment to the Senior Executive Service:

Chris

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So the status as of right now is that I was selected as one of over 80 SES applicants and participated in my first panel interview. At this point it appears that they have made a final 4 selections and I believe I may be one of the last 4 who will go through another round of interviews. SO . . . Great news for now and thanks for your guidance and all your support!

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