A Survivor's Guide for Presidential Nominees and its interactive companion, the Presidential Appointee Roadmap, is guide for anyone seeking a nominated position in the administration during the 08/09 Presidential transition. The Guide answers questions a nominee might have upon being asked to serve. It draws upon the experiences of senior officials who served in six administrations over the past three decades, as well as on numerous reports by academics and blue-ribbon commissions.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Official Transition Guide covers standards of ethical conduct, positions that can be filled by political appointment, types of appointments and more.

The Standard Form 278, Executive Branch Public Financial Disclosure Report, is a public document that lists the income, assets and liabilities of senior Federal officials, and may be released to the media. All executive-level appointees must complete and submit this form; those subject to confirmation must submit it BEFORE confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions about how to fill out the SF 278 cover some of the most common issues that may arise for filers.

Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions , must be filled out by anyone seeking a position that requires a security clearance, including all Presidential nominees. The information is protected by the Privacy Act and is not directly made public; however, the White House forwards the SF 86 to the Senate, and some committees may print some or all of the information in the hearing record.