Signs of a Great Résumé - Author Scott Vedder - A Blog that's full of !@#$%: June 2018

Recently I contributed to an article on Monster.com titled "5 Critical Elements of Any Resume."  Here's my tip;

"Scott Vedder, a Fortune 100 recruiter and author of Signs of a Great Resume, says a career summary is the 'movie trailer' of a résumé: 'It’s where you highlight upfront the most important things about you,' he says.  This section should be a brief paragraph (three to five sentences) that shows the value you bring by highlighting your skills and a couple big career wins." 

I recommend titling this section your "Summary of Qualifications" because if a recruiter is just scanning your résumé quickly, he or she will likely focus their attention on something you've dubbed a "Summary."  It's also important to start your Summary with a powerful opening line that includes a few of your best qualities, experiences, or skills and also your total years of experience.  

INTEL JUST FOR VETS:  If you're a military veteran, be sure to include the words "military veteran" in your Summary so that your résumé can be easily identified for veteran hiring programs offered by many employers.

For more of my best résumé and interview tips, visit www.ScottVedder.com or check out my blog.

I am so grateful to Ron Casper for sharing this video about our mentorship with American Corporate Partners (ACP). Ron has successfully transitioned from @US Army to the civilian workforce and is now working with the City of Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department. Ron is a great example of the many valuable skills and experiences that veterans bring to the civilian workforce. I'm so proud of him and so very humbled by his kind words. If YOU want to make a difference and can spare an hour a month, YOU should volunteer as a mentor through ACP. You don't have to be a veteran (I'm not), you don't need to be a job transition expert, and you don't have to be really well-informed about the military either. You just have to be a civilian leader who is willing to help serve those who have served our country. Ron and I had the good fortune to both be located in Florida, so we've met in-person, but you can mentor a veteran remotely from anywhere on Earth. If you work for Disney, contact me directly and I'll share how you can get engaged right away. Visit www.acp-usa.org to find out more about volunteering through your organization and other ways you can help.