Attract Employers with an Executive Resume Summary That SIZZLES
By now you probably know that a high-impact, branded executive resume summary or profile section has replaced the now-outdated “Objective” section on most resumes. The purpose of your resume summary or profile is to let the potential employer know “What’s in it for me if I hire this person?” It is important to understand that your […]
Rebuilding & Strengthening Your Executive Network
A common situation that occurs for many executives is allowing their network to go stagnant. It’s easy to do when you have a stable job, have no intention of leaving your job, and are too busy to reach out to your connections. However, it’s important to keep a solid, active network even when you’re not […]
QR Codes: A Great Way to Get a Hiring Manager’s Attention
An excellent addition to Executive, Technology, Sales, Marketing, and, well, really ANY type of resume, QR codes are all the rage. An exception might be for more conservative professions such as legal, financial, medical, and so on. Some of my Senior Tech Executive clients who review resumes themselves have said that when they see a […]
Writing an IT Resume
IT resumes can be challenging. The rules are a bit different. Unlike Sales, Marketing, Finance, or many other types of resumes for which revenue growth achievements are predominant, IT resumes focus more on projects and accomplishments. Think: What large-scale or high profile projects did I lead / work on? Did I bring them in on […]
3 Ways to Move Your Strongest Wins to the Front of Your Resume
Face it–writing your resume to attract attention can be challenging. Not only do you need to recall and document your experience, but you’ll also need to showcase the biggest wins of your career. Many people struggle to position top achievements where they’ll be noticed by employers. However, there are 3 simple steps you can use […]