Stellar Executive Resumes Showcase Market Intelligence

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

The relationship between an executive job candidate and a prospective employer is an intimate one. For the few days or weeks in which the two interact, they share an enormous amount of information about each other that helps them determine whether they’re the right fit.

From the vantage point of the executive job seeker, your best chance of winning over an employer is showcase heightened interest and overwhelming knowledge of the employer’s background, needs, and future possibilities. Market intelligence—displayed on your resume—is the key to delivering these important messages. Continue Reading

Writing the One-Employer Executive Resume

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There’s something to be said about sticking with one employer throughout your entire career. You know the company’s corporate culture, have built amazing relationships with members of the staff, and have the benefit of building up a great retirement package.

For some people, the goal of sticking with one employer takes shape the moment they determine their career and find the job of their dreams. But oftentimes, this goal doesn’t always see itself through—whether the company goes out of business or it just no longer suits a professional goal.

So now, after working your way up to the executive level, you’re no longer employed. How can you convince a company—by utilizing your resume—that having worked for only one employer provided you with the wealth of experience they want you to bring to the table? Continue Reading

It’s Time to Write Your Strategic Executive Resume

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No job search should be conducted without a solid strategy in place to help guide you along the way. From the companies you choose to apply with to the business suit you wear in an interview, it’s important that you take every aspect of the process seriously.

Of course, your executive resume is one of the most critical aspects of your entire search. It provides a window into your professional background and offers insight into how effective you will be if hired. The best way to create a resume that scores an interview is to ensure it is strategic. Continue Reading

Executive Resumes: Using Your Hiring Perspective When Writing

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As an executive in search of a new position, you have a distinct advantage that many other job seekers don’t have: experience with hiring. Most executives have been responsible for hiring direct reports or, at the very least, have taken part in the hiring process with other company representatives. If you have this experience, why not use it to your advantage?

As you write your own executive resume, you can embody the people who will be responsible for hiring you by utilizing your own hiring perspective. If you’re not sure how to get started, here are four steps to help you move in the right direction: Continue Reading

4 Steps to Researching Companies Before Writing Your Executive Resume

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

The process of writing an executive resume seems as though it should be a simple one: your stellar professional background speaks for itself, right? Actually, this is not always the case. Because you are competing against a lot of other candidates with equally stellar backgrounds, it’s important that you work harder to make your resume stand out from the rest of the pack.

Researching companies is a great way to show representatives that you have a solid understanding of the company and what it stands for. So what are the steps you can take in order to conduct thorough research? Here are four to consider: Continue Reading

Writing an Amazing C-Level Resume in 5 Steps

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

Writing a C-level executive resume can feel pretty intimidating to just about any chief executive. While some may wonder how someone at such a high position on the corporate ladder can ever feel intimidated, it’s quite easy if that person hasn’t been on a job hunt in years and feels out of practice.

A great way to jump back into the saddle and build your confidence is by creating an amazing resume. In five quick steps, you can get this done. Continue Reading

4 Steps to Creating a Memorable Executive Resume

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

As an executive job seeker, you want to put your best foot forward each time you apply for a job. But even when you’re able to give it your all, it’s easy to feel that there are many other executive candidates doing the exact same thing.

There’s no doubt that everyone is working hard to be recognized as the next best candidate. But you can still give yourself an edge by having a secret weapon under your belt. What’s that weapon? Creating a truly memorable executive resume that will force a hiring manager to call you in for an interview.

Here are four steps to help you get it done … Continue Reading

Executive Resume Writing: Revealing Your Personal Brand

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Your executive personal brand is what defines you as a top candidate in your field—and it should be felt throughout every professional action you take, whether you’re networking or blogging.  Of course, when writing your resume, your executive brand is a major piece of the puzzle, as well.  This is why it’s important to take the steps necessary to reveal your personal brand before ever putting pen to paper. Continue Reading

The Executive Resume Makeover: 4 Steps to Job Seeking Success

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

If you’re not getting hired for the executive job you want, there are a couple of issues that could be hindering the process.  One is that your interview is not making the impact you want, and another is that your resume may not be scoring interviews in the first place.

When the latter is the problem, there are a number of steps you can take to improve your chances of a callback.  Here are four that could help make over your executive resume, giving you a renewed chance at success. Continue Reading

Sensational Executive Resumes: How to Improve the Top Third of Your Resume

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One thing most executive job seekers don’t consider when writing their resumes is the importance of the top one-third portion of the document.  This is the section that should communicate at a quick glance the skills you bring to the table.  This is undoubtedly the most important portion of your resume, so what are some steps you can take to ensure it makes a huge impact? Continue Reading