Signs of a Great Résumé: Veterans Edition


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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! That's an order! For more information, visit www.ScottVedder.com.




Signs of a Great Résumé


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"!@#$%. 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."--Back cover.




Fire Your Resume - Military Edition


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Things have changed, times have changed, and times are tough - especially if you're a military veteran seeking employment in today's economy. This essential guide is designed to help you succeed in your civilian job search. Written by a career military officer and a career expert, TheHireTactics introduces a methodology that includes innovative tools that go far beyond the traditional resume and cover letter. You will learn how to define your value in civilian terms and employ the strategies and tactics necessary to differentiate yourself from the competition and successfully complete your job search mission. Learn the 4 Milestones for Civilian Employment: Packaging - teaches you how to implement new and unique tools that will clearly separate you from your competition. Promotion - introduces strategies and techniques that help you successfully penetrate the hidden job market by broadcasting your value to the business community, not your resume. Product Demonstration - teaches you the techniques to conduct a proactive, strategic interview that will greatly enhance your chances of getting the offer. Pricing - Teaches you how to negotiate the difference between what you're offered and your true worth to the organization.




Signs of a Great Interview


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Your interview should be full of !@#$%. Scott Vedder is a Fortune 100 recruiter who conducted over 5,000 interviews. He's the best-selling author of Signs of a Great Résumé. Scott's expertise has twice been recognized by the White House, at leading companies, top universities, and in international media. Put his practical experience to work for your job search! In this book you'll learn how to tell a story that speaks for itself in a job interview using !@#$%, 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. 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




Fire Your Resume!


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Job hunting can be especially challenging for military veterans because the employer will probably be in the 99% who did not serve. So Vets need special strategies and tactics for finding civilian employment. This is handbook is written by Tom Stein, a retired USMC Lt. Colonel and Greg Wood, a Certified Career Management Professional, just for military vets. Get the intel and tools you need for your job hunting mission! Learn why a resume is NOT the way to advertise your value to potential employers and why you need to FIRE IT!




The Federal Resume Guidebook


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Applying for a federal job or promotion no longer requires a lengthy, lifeless form. Instead, applicants can emphasize their strengths, skills, and smarts in resumes that will hook hiring staff and make personal qualifications shine.




So, You Want to Get into Corporate Security?


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“I want to diminish that little feeling you have in your gut about how tough it is to translate what you knew and experienced in the military, law enforcement, emergency services, and federal jobs into the corporate world.” Although the global demand for physical security is growing, nuances of corporate security have become harder to navigate. From corporate standards and policies to emergency management, even those with extensive skills in the military or law enforcement may struggle to transition into the field. After years helping folks from the military, law enforcement, emergency services, and federal jobs move into corporate physical security, Carlos Francisco understands how to get you noticed, hired, and set up for success in your new career. So, You Want to Get into Corporate Security? guides you through everything you need to prepare, including: - Insights into corporate culture - Resume and interview prep - Follow ups and offers - Your first 30 days on the job Don’t just get the job – let Carlos be your Corporate Security Translator, and start your first day genuinely ready for service in your new career.




Fire Your Resume - Military Edition


Book Description

A guide for Military Veterans who are looking for civilian employment whether they are still in the military or transition from one civilian career to another. With veterans making up less than 1% of the workforce, it takes special strategies and tactics to help employers see the value in the veteran's military training, skills and expertise. Adapted from the best selling "Fire Your Resume" from TheHireChallenge.com




Resumes for Former Military Personnel


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Resumes for Former Military Personnel offers the tools to craft a strong resume that stands out and will lead to interviews and job offers. Up-to-date, professional resume-writing advice details the essential components of successful resumes and cover letters for any profession or background. Includes a variety of resume formats, tips on highlighting strengths and using active vocabulary, and helpful work sheets for gathering personal information.




Veteran's Resume and Job Hunting Guide


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Advises military personnel how to plan a civilian career, prepare an effective resume, make a good impression on interviews, and take advantage of military experience