Signs of a Great Résumé Book Release- Fortune 100 Recruiter Turned Author Tells Résumé Secrets

July 11, 2012 - PRLog -- As a recruiter at a Fortune 100 company, Scott conducted over 5,000 interviews and knows what recruiters really want to see on a résumé.  Scott tells those secrets in this humorous and highly effective book and now everyone can benefit in this job market.  The book is available now at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, TextbooksRUs.com and other fine retailers.  For a free preview of the book visit www.ScottVedder.com.

“I realized most people hate writing résumés.  Lots of job seekers struggle to write a résumé 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 !@#$%, the Signs of a Great Résumé.  While !@#$% might look like curse words in a comic strip, Scott uses !@#$% to teach readers how to make their résumé stand apart from the competition.  Each “sign” has a role to play on 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

Readers who have used the Signs of a Great Résumé 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 Résumé was great!” Rachel in Los Angeles, California added “The Signs of a Great Résumé helped me land that job I wanted in another state.”  Carly, a hospitality industry professional in Clermont, Florida said “Signs of a Great Résumé gave me a competitive edge over those who hadn't read the book.”

Scott also shares his expertise live and in-person by delivering résumé 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.  

Appearances can be arranged by contacting Scott at scott@scottvedder.com. To purchase Signs of a Great Résumé on paperback or Kindle, visit www.Amazon.com.  For more tips, event information and a free preview of the book, visit www.ScottVedder.com.

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