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Scott Vedder is the author of Signs of a Great Résumé, the #1 best-selling résumé book on Amazon.com and the follow-up book, Signs of a Great Interview. He conducted over 5,000 interviews as a Fortune 100 recruiter and now serves as a résumé expert, guest speaker and career coach. He's also written special editions for military veterans and milspouses, Signs of a Great Résumé: Veterans Edition and Signs of a Great Interview: Veterans Edition.
Scott met with First Lady Michelle Obama and other senior government officials at the Veterans Institute in Orlando as part of his work to help veterans find meaningful employment. Scott received personal invitations to meet in the Office of the First Lady at the White House and in the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon as an expert on veterans résumés. Now Scott is pleased to offer his expertise to veterans, transitioning service members and military families all over the world in his newest release, Signs of a Great Résumé: Veterans Edition.
Scott has taught thousands of students in résumé workshops at colleges and universities, non-profit organizations and corporate events. Scott’s book has been endorsed as “Recommended Reading” by groups including the Central Florida Employment Council and Central Florida Jobs initiative. Scott has been recognized by the Metropolitan Business Association Chamber of Commerce, the Society for Human Resource Management and many other groups.
Scott has been featured as a career expert in nationally-syndicated newspaper columns and on international blogs from Europe to South America. He’s also been interviewed live on dozens of radio programs and television news.
Scott regularly appears for in-person engagements throughout Orlando and Tampa, Florida. Scott is also available for virtual meetings and for travel across the country.
Ask Scott why your résumé should be full of !@#$%, the Signs of a Great Résumé:
! - 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
For information about Scott's one-on-one consultation and coaching services and to learn how you can write a résumé full of !@#$%, visit www.ScottVedder.com.
Scott is also the author of "Crazy Coconut Christmas Chronicles," a classic children's adventure story about an enchanted island filled with Christmas magic all year long! In "Crazy Coconut Christmas Chronicles," readers embark on a journey filled with Christmas magic that spans from the North Pole to the Caribbean Sea. The heroes of the story encounter bullying pirates, explore the legend of a witchdoctor and learn how a clumsy elf named Bungle accidentally created this magical place. The story inspires families to come together and tell creative Christmas stories of their own all year long.
Join the adventure at www.CoconutChristmasBook.com or www.facebook.com/CoconutChristmasBook.
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Your interview should be full of !@#$%.
Scott Vedder is a Fortune 100 recruiter who conducted over 5,000 interviews. He’s the best-selling author of Signs of a Great Résumé. Scott’s expertise has twice been recognized by the White House, at leading companies, top universities, and in international media. Learn how to explain and quantify your valuable military experience in a way civilian recruiters can understand.
In this book you’ll learn how to tell a story that speaks for itself in a job interview using !@#$%, the Signs of a Great Interview. Each sign showcases your experience and skills and highlights your greatest achievements.
! 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
This book is an effective roadmap to answer every question in any interview. You already know the answer to every interview question – it’s the story of your past success! Scott gives practical advice:
Learn to answer one simple question with one simple answer.
Tell your story with !@#$% Story Cards and RATS (not STAR).
Use the Perspective Pivot to steer toward great stories.
Tell civilian recruiters, “I am a P.A.T.R.I.O.T.” to share your values
Take the Smart 5th Grader Test to ensure you’re understood.
Use the QWERTY Card to follow up, stand out, and get the job.
So what are you waiting for? Buy this book and get to work!
www.ScottVedder.com
GET TO WORK SOLDIER!
This book is your field manual to help you on your next important mission: to get a great new job in the civilian sector! Learn how to explain and quantify your valuable military experience in a way civilian recruiters can understand.
Signs of a Great Résumé: Veterans Edition helps veterans, transitioning service members and their families write a résumé that speaks for itself, using !@#$%, the Signs of a Great Résumé. Each sign helps you describe your proud military experience, highlight your outstanding achievements and showcase your skills.
! Experiences that were “amazing!”
@ Defining places, dates and things
# Numbers that prove past successes
$ Dollar values of your contributions
% Figures that growth and results
Tell civilian recruiters, "I am a P.A.T.R.I.O.T." Learn to highlight the military values and characteristics that make you a great candidate for the civilian workplace.
#1 best-selling author Scott Vedder has brought his expertise on veterans résumés to the White House, the Pentagon and beyond. Let him help you!
So what are you waiting for? Buy this book today and get to work soldier!
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Scott has developed a simple way to make your résumé speak for itself, using !@#$%, the Signs of a Great Résumé. Each sign showcases your experience and skills and highlights your greatest achievements and contributions.
! 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
Whether you're a recent grad or a CEO, a garbage collector or an astrophysicist, you can use Signs of a Great Résumé to make your experience shine… and recruiters love to see some nice, shiny experience on a résumé!
This lighthearted book presents an effective approach to the serious business of writing résumés. Scott’s style is humorous, easy to understand and fun to read …if he does say so himself! In this book you'll learn how to customize your résumé for each job using !@#$%, how to write a great cover letter and more.
So what are you waiting for? Buy this book and get to work!