The Peace Corps application is a bit different than traditional job applications. Apply for Peace Corps service before the January 1st deadline by using these tips!
1. Tailor your resume to Peace Corps service
Take time to ensure your resume specifically details the way your education and experience align with the position's required knowledge, language, skills, and experience. Be sure to note all your degrees, licenses, or other specialized certifications.
2. Show that you meet the required skills
Your resume must meet the minimum requirements set by the requesting partner country to allow us to consider you for the position. If you are able to highlight how you exceed the minimum qualifications, it will help your resume stand out.
3. Demonstrate your impact
We want you to have a long-lasting impact during Peace Corps Service, so your resume should include information about how you have created positive change in your previous work and volunteer experiences. Use action verbs to describe the role you took in the context of the broader project or workplace. Specify how that resulted in a beneficial outcome.
4. Make your resume clear and detailed
We review a lot of applications, so it’s important to make your resume stand out by showing clearly and distinctly that you meet the required qualifications. List your education and relevant work experience — including the dates you worked, the job title, and the number of hours worked per week for each position. Your resume should be between two to five pages long. You do not need to include hobbies, an objective statement, family information, personal photos, or other personal information besides your contact information. References are requested at a later stage of the process.
Be overseas late Summer/early Fall 2024. Start your application today to meet the January 1 deadline!
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