Your executive value proposition and how to influence key decision-makers
Uncovering your unique value proposition for your résumé will position you ahead of your competition and open doors to decision-makers. A value proposition is a unique promise of value that you will offer your new employer.
Continue readingPower statements for 21st century executive resumes
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Continue readingGrab the attention of decision-makers with powerful metrics in your executive resume..
As you set out to write your resume, you are likely scratching your head with wonder: what on earth do I include? With a reputation for being over-analytical, I have often faced the paralysis-by-analysis syndrome working myself into a lather as I forge ahead on some project with content that is foreign to me. And, […]
Continue readingPack a Punch in Your Executive Resume with a Visual that Opens Doors
According to Neo Mammalian Studios, visual components in a presentation are processed 60,000 x faster in the brain than text. Think about adding a visual component to your resume. This will create a lasting impression that will open a door to your targeted organization in record speed and land you a powerful face-to-face meeting with […]
Continue readingGetting from Zero to 60 in record speed—How resumes are like cars.
Do you drive an old car with outdated features? How reliable is it? Does it get you where you need to go? Does it get you there as fast as you want? You may wonder how on earth resumes are remotely relevant to cars. Well, it’s an analogy that I think you will understand. My […]
Continue readingTread Carefully when using Consulting Engagements on Your Resume
Stand firm on your impeccable brand and by-pass the consulting gig trap. Tread carefully After a long career in your organization you are now faced—probably for the first time in your career—with a job search. In spite of a generous severance package from your former employer, panic sets in. You need a job now because […]
Continue readingImpress decision-makers with a branding statement, metrics and results!
Executive resumes are written for multiple audiences. Stand out with powerful words that will set you apart. What do you do differently from other executives in your industry? Do you deliver financial results in spite of massive barriers in the marketplace? Perhaps you are an expert at developing deep partnership relationships with distributors that help […]
Continue readingIs My CV a Legal Document?
If you’re new to job searching, you’ll want to know what’s important for today’s hiring process. Although a resume is not a legal document, as is a job application, its contents will be scrutinized by the many parties who read it. If you suddenly find yourself in the labor market, perhaps for the first time […]
Continue readingWill Your Executive Resume Pass the Test?
Recently I worked with an executive who is with an international consulting firm. He had been approached by the SVP of Research and Development and encouraged to apply for an upcoming senior-level vacancy. My client is brilliant, ambitious and clearly on the fast track. Both of us were feeling confident that he would ace the competition. After all […]
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