Signs of a Great Resume Book Release - Recruiter Turned Author Explains How to Write a Resume that Speaks for Itself
"Your resume should be full of !@#$%." That's how Central Florida author Scott Vedder describes how to write a resume that speaks for itself in his new book, Signs of a Great Resume, available at Amazon.com.
ORLANDO, FL, July 14, 2012
As a recruiter at a Fortune 100 company, Scott conducted over 5,000 interviews and knows what recruiters really want to see on a resume. Scott tells those secrets in this humorous and highly effective book and now everyone can benefit in this job market. For a free preview of the book visit http://www.ScottVedder.com.
"I realized most people hate writing resumes. Lots of job seekers struggle to write a resume that showcases how their experience has prepared them for a great new job," said Scott. In the book, readers learn how to highlight the best parts of their experience and how to describe their most relevant achievements using !@#$%, the Signs of a Great Resume. While !@#$% might look like curse words in a comic strip, Scott uses !@#$% to teach readers how to make their resume stand apart from the competition. Each "sign" has a role to play on a great resume:
! - Any part of your experience that was "amazing!"
@ - Defining points, places, dates and things in your career
# - Numbers that quantify and prove your past successes
$ - The dollar value of your contributions
% - Figures that easily show growth and results
Readers who have used the Signs of a Great Resume rave about immediate results in their job searches. "The process is simple and effective," according to Mary, a loan originator in Houston, Texas. "My experience with the Signs of a Great Resume was great!" Rachel in Los Angeles, California added "The Signs of a Great Resume helped me land that job I wanted in another state." Carly, a hospitality industry professional in Clermont, Florida said "Signs of a Great Resume gave me a competitive edge over those who hadn't read the book."
Scott also shares his expertise live and in-person by delivering resume coaching presentations to educational groups, career-minded professional associations and many other organizations. Scott's speaking engagements include seminars, workshops, career chats, job fairs and more.
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Appearances can be arranged by contacting Scott at scott@scottvedder.com. To purchase Signs of a Great Resume on paperback or Kindle, visit http://www.Amazon.com. For more tips, event information and a free preview of the book, visit http://www.ScottVedder.com.