Do KSA Statements Really Matter?
It depends if you want the job or not! In today’s economic environment, you cannot afford to be dispassionate about the first and last impression you make with a prospective client, even the government. Think of your resume and the accompanying supplemental document, often referenced as a KSA form, as your first introduction to a recruiter that serves as a formal gatekeeper in either allowing or restricting you to interview for a job you may want within the Federal Government. You want to make it as easy possible for that person to say “Yes!” The KSA document (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) is one of the most important parts of the Federal job application process. To understand the process, it is important to understand a bit of its history. The Federal Government, like any mammoth organization and or large system, had a sporadic process to review, select and interview potential candidates to fill posted job vacancies. The government wanting to improve the efficiency and turn-around
