Resume blog post (#369)

* add resume best practices blog post

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Co-authored-by: Chris Kuang <[email protected]>

_assets/css/pages/_tracks.scss

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     p, .as-p {
         @include body-font-larger();
     }
-
+    ul{
+        @include body-font-larger();
+    }
     // modal
 
 }

_blogs/resume-best-practices.md

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+---
+id: resume-best-practices
+title: 'Sharing U.S. Digital Corps resume best practices'
+image: 
+author: Chris Kuang
+published_at: "2023-10-27"
+summary: "Resume tips and samples for candidiates preparing to apply to the U.S. Digital Corps."
+external_url:
+impact_story_link: []
+tags: ['GSA']
+type: Blog
+redirect_from:
+  - /process/resume
+---
+
+**Before opening applications for our 2024 cohort of U.S. Digital Corps Fellows ([stay tuned](https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USGSATTS/subscriber/new?topic_id=USGSATTS_108) for an exact date!), we wanted to share some USDC-specific resume best practices and samples.**
+
+Our selection process is [designed](https://www.performance.gov/blog/digital-corps-update/) to be transparent, skills-based, and equitable. We often describe it as an “open book test” where we tell candidates exactly what we are looking for so they can put their best foot forward.
+
+In past application cycles, knowing that people were curious about so-called government resumes, we shared general resources like [TTS’s resume guidance](https://join.tts.gsa.gov/resume/) and the [USAJOBS Resume Builder](https://www.usajobs.gov/help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/), but we recognized that these resources may not be targeted to the early-career candidates that USDC recruits. 
+
+Now that we have completed two successful rounds of hiring, we have seen many strong resumes and hope that sharing some of them to model resume best practices will be a helpful guide for interested candidates. In addition to the resume resources in this blog post, we strongly encourage people to register for an [upcoming virtual info session](https://digitalcorps.gsa.gov/apply/) and read more about the [overall selection process](https://digitalcorps.gsa.gov/process/).
+
+<div>
+  {% asset "Samira_info_session_quote.jpg" class="" alt="Samira quote about the info session" %}
+</div>
+
+#### USDC resume best practices
+
+You can have confidence that all USDC applications are hand-reviewed by subject matter experts in the track that you apply to—software engineering, data science & analytics, product management, design, or cybersecurity. No screening algorithms here!
+
+There is not one specific format or template that you must use, and while there is no length limit, **only up to three pages** of your resume will be reviewed: 
+* up to one page describing your education 
+* and up to two pages describing your experience.
+
+We encourage you to use the entirety of the three pages that will be reviewed.
+
+#### Describing your experience
+
+* Your experience will be assessed against the competencies and specialized experience statement listed in the Qualifications section of the posting. **Be as descriptive and detailed as possible** in showing how your various experiences reflect those requirements.
+* When describing your experience, **don’t just include paid positions or expressly technical positions**. We’re interested in your ability to work with different groups, stakeholders, and contexts. Volunteer experiences, unpaid internships, and student organization contributions can all be listed as experience in addition to jobs and paid internships as long as they reflect at least one required competency.
+* **Tie skills, programming languages, technologies, and tools to specific experiences** and contexts, instead of solely listing them in a standalone “skills” section. Explain why and how those skills were used in each experience.
+* **Include the month and year for the start and end of each experience**, as well as the number of hours per week if it was less than full-time (e.g. 10 hours/week). 
+* When describing your education, in addition to information about your degree or certificate program(s), include relevant coursework, projects, presentations, and any research projects and publications you may have.
+
+#### Sample resumes
+
+In case it's helpful, we've included a few sample resumes below from current USDC Fellows. Please note that these are just examples, and that there is no one specific format that is required for your resume.
+
+Sample Resume 1 - [Data Science and Analytics] [1]{:target="_blank"}
+
+[1]:{{ site.baseurl }}/pdfs/Data_Science_and_Analytics_1.pdf
+Sample Resume 2 - [Software Engineering] [2]{:target="_blank"}
+
+[2]:{{ site.baseurl }}/pdfs/Software_Engineering_2.pdf
+
+---
+
+As always, the best way to stay in touch with USDC, including news about when applications will open, is to follow us on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/usdigitalcorps) and [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/us-digital-corps/), and [subscribe to our mailing list](https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USGSATTS/subscriber/new?topic_id=USGSATTS_108). 

_config.yml

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   - package-lock.json
   - README.md
   - vendor
-  - pages/track-*  # toggled off
+  #- pages/track-*  # toggled off
 
   # exclude until search is implemented
  # - pages/search

_includes/tracks/track-common.html

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                     <div class="job-org">GSA, U.S. Digital Corps</div>
                     <h1>{{page.title}}</h1>
                     <div class="job-title">{{page.job_title}}</div>
-                    {% if page.apply_url %}
+                    <!-- {% if page.apply_url %}
                     <a class="usa-button usa-button--primaryvivid usa-link--alt usa-link--external"
                         href="{{page.apply_url}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
                         Apply on USAJOBS
                     </a>
-                    {% endif %}
+                    {% endif %} -->
                 </div>
             </div>
         </div>
@@ -40,10 +40,10 @@ <h2 class="margin-top-0">Before applying:</h2>
             requirements, necessary documentation, benefits, and information on fair treatment of candidates,
             please review our job announcement on USAJOBS.</p>
 
-        <p class="text-center margin-top-3 margin-bottom-0">
+        <!-- <p class="text-center margin-top-3 margin-bottom-0">
             <a class="usa-button usa-button--primary usa-link--alt usa-link--external" href="{{page.apply_url}}"
                 target="_blank" rel="noopener">Job Announcement on USAJOBS</a>
-        </p>
+        </p> -->
 
         {% else %}
         <!-- track closed -->

_includes/tracks/track-data-science-description.html

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 <p>
-    <strong>Specialized experience:</strong> You qualify at the Grade 09 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that
-    equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This specialized experience
-    must have been equivalent to at least the Grade 07 level to meet the qualification
-    requirements in the Federal Service. Examples include experience that demonstrates the
-    ability to utilize data analysis and data science knowledge and methods to solve business
-    problems from concept to delivery; collect, wrangle, and prepare data using scripting
-    languages; apply appropriate analytical techniques and tools to produce data visualizations;
-    summaries, reports, effectively document code for reproducibility; and communicate
-    technical information including information about analytical methods and outcomes in ways
-    that different types of audiences can understand.
+    <strong>Applicants to the data science & analytics track have additional education criteria:</strong> candidates must have a:
+    <ul>
+        <li>Degree (at least at the baccalaureate level) in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study that is appropriate for the position, or</li>
+        <li>Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.</li>
+    </ul>    
+</p>
+
+<p>
+    <strong>Specialized experience:</strong> You qualify at the Grade 09 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the Grade 07 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Examples include experience that demonstrates the ability to gather and process data for analysis using scripting methods; perform statistical analysis and modeling to pull meaningful insights; develop applied data science projects and approaches; understand and apply ethical considerations in data science work; communicate technical information—including information about the data science process—in ways that different types of audiences can understand; and utilize technical knowledge and methods to solve problems.
 </p>

pages/apply.html

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   </div>
 </section>
 
+<!-- TRACK SELECTIONS -->
+<section class="usa-section apply-tracks" id="tracks">
+
+  <div class="highlight padding-x-2">
+    <h3>Click the link below for your selected track</h3>
+  </div>
+
+  {% include tracks/track-bubbles.html %}
+</section>
+
 {% if site.apply_now %}
 <!-- USA JOBS PROCESS -->
 <section class="usa-section usajobs-process bg-base-lightest">