Does Your Resume Clearly Match Your Skills to the Job You Seek?

Does Your Resume Clearly Match Your Skills to the Job You Seek?

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Undertaking an executive job search can be daunting.

How will your qualifications measure up? What if your job search takes too long? How will you prepare for interviews?

But first, does your resume CLEARLY convey your fit for your target jobs?

Here are some ways to find out:

  • Send it to 10 people in your network and ask them what job titles you appear qualified for.
  • Pop it into your favorite AI tool after copying the job description – then ask how well your resume aligns with the job.
  • Locate a recruiter who places candidates at your level and ask their opinion of your resume. (Not every recruiter will have time for this, but some will point out that your resume needs work).

Writing a resume that attracts interest is both an art and a science. If yours needs some work, use these strategies for a closer match to your ideal roles:

1 – Add keywords directly related to the jobs you’re pursuing.

This might sound simple, but many executives rush over this task and focus more heavily on their job titles.

Look over some job postings aligned with your career goal. For example, a Chief Medical Officer could use a Google search on “CMO Community Hospital Jobs” to locate listings matching their areas of specialty, while a CISO can leverage search strings such as “Cybersecurity Strategy Executive Jobs” to find matching positions.

After locating sample positions, scan them for skills common to your experience (or use AI to locate keywords in each entry, then make a combined list for you). This will help you identify employer language common to  your field.

Add these terms throughout your resume, including your summary section, job descriptions, and achievements. You can also make a list of your competencies, but it’s MOST important to incorporate these keywords in descriptions of your work.

 

2 – Describe actual achievements vs. what anyone would do in your job.

Employers like to see RESULTS!

In Should You Write Your Own Executive Resume, you can find tips for identifying your personal brand, gathering the right data to prove your value to employers, and condensing your story into a potent, power-packed 2-3 pages at most.

Aligning the content of your resume to the qualifications in job postings is critical. Employers need to see your fit as a credible candidate as measured against their own language and specifications.

 

3 – Put your strongest qualifications up front.

Many employers and hiring teams lack the time to thoroughly read each resume they receive. Instead, they’re quickly scanning your background and credentials to determine if you’re a fit for their requirements.

Don’t make them hunt for your value proposition!

Make a list of the top 5 reasons an employer should consider you. Then, compare this list to the content in the top half of your resume.

If these reasons aren’t clearly articulated at the top of your document, you’ve got some work to do. Create an achievements section under your summary, where you can list these key successes.

 

As you can see, your executive resume has an important job to do.

Ensure it speaks employer language and expresses your fit related to their needs.

 

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What Does a CAR Have to Do With Your Executive Resume?

What Does a CAR Have to Do With Your Executive Resume?

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The most powerful resumes tell compelling leadership stories backed by metrics.

Does yours?

If your executive resume only hints at your value proposition, it might need a CAR… specifically, the details unearthed by using C-A-R stories to write about your achievements.

C-A-R (Challenge-Action-Result) stories help you describe your impact  by:

  1. Explaining the situation or problem you faced (Challenge).
  2. Showing what you did to resolve it (Action).
  3. Describing the outcome (Result) that you achieved.

This time-tested model (also called STAR for Situation, Task, Action, and Result), can help you brainstorm and write persuasive accomplishments that compel employers to take notice.

Here’s how to use the C-A-R model to your benefit:

Challenge (C): Describe the Situation in Context.

executive resume writing problem solving collaborationPerhaps you’ve been asked to reorganize a department or system, or you’ve found that there are problems with your employer’s methods of operation. Maybe you’ve transitioned a team to a new level of performance.

Looking carefully at the problems you’ve solved will lay a clear  foundation for your success stories.

Use these ideas for inspiration:

  • Recruited to lead the first turnaround in company history.
  • Asked to restructure an organization.
  • Chosen to lead the company sale or an acquisition.
  • Tapped to drive new levels of revenue in a slow market.
  • Hired to boost demand for new lines of business.

Action (A): Explain the Steps You Took to Resolve The Issue.

Actions can take many forms (designing new procedures, training teams to correct a skills deficit, spearheading an enterprise-level project, etc.).

You may have also taken on issues outside of your usual responsibilities (such as handling a merger when the company is acquired or taking on a new level of leadership when the boss is absent).

Here are examples of actions:

  • Assembled a strategy team to tackle growth issues.
  • Brought in a global consulting firm to analyze next steps.
  • Built a Center of Excellence to handle user support.
  • Outsourced a critical part of the production process.
  • Designed a go-to-market strategy.

Note: Save room to show the impact of the situation (the Results), as this will be the most important part of your stories.

Result (R):  Provide Data-Driven Evidence of the Outcome.

executive resume metrics and resultsGet as specific as possible about the impact of your actions: metrics play a CRUCIAL role in a compelling resume and LinkedIn profile.

Where possible, add dollar figures, percentages, year-over-year growth percentages, and other quantifiable information to your CAR stories.

This part of your resume will attract more attention than anything else.

Consider these examples of data-driven results:

  • Led the first turnaround in 10+ years.
  • Produced a 23% increase in CAGR in a downturn market.
  • Stemmed the loss of talent with a 14% improvement in employee engagement.
  • Grew sales pipeline 350%.
  • Positioned XYZ Company as the #2 industry leader.

Finally, structure your C-A-R statements for maximum impact.

Rework each C-A-R story so that the Results appear FIRST, followed by the Action or Challenge, as shown here:

 

  • Grew revenue 21%, adding $1.7 million in 3 markets by training sales leaders in solution selling.
  • Increased operational output 20% (despite use of outdated equipment) with AI-backed efficiency measures.
  • Accelerated online transaction approvals 23% by resolving technology issues with new vendor contracts.

You’ll find that C-A-R method to be among simplest, most effective ways to demonstrate proof of your performance – and build a compelling resume and LinkedIn profile.

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Your new, personally branded Resume and LinkedIn Profile will gain attention from Fortune-ranked, niche, PE, multinational, startup, and boutique companies - even in a competitive job market.

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What Should Your Resume Look Like to Capture Attention?

What Should Your Resume Look Like to Capture Attention?

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Ready to get the attention your career deserves?

Your stellar qualifications could be missed among stiff competition unless you’ve built a solid resume branding strategy…. one that helps your resume earn more than a passing glance.

Here are 5 elements your resume can employ to stand out in today’s crowded job market:

1 – A Bold Step Into Color.

Award-winning engineering executive resume by Laura Smith-ProulxNow that many resumes have started to embrace color, it seems the sky’s the limit.

But how can you start adding color to YOUR resume?

Consider incorporating blue, which conveys leadership and knowledge, as a natural first step into color on your resume.

As shown in this TORI award-winning Technology & Engineering leadership resume, some slightly varied shades of blue are used as an accent to help employer names, job titles, and keywords stand out.

The trick when adding color? Apply it sparingly, and zoom out to see the overall picture after designing your format.

Your 2023 resume will look like a classic, yet compelling, story of your skills and leadership acumen when you use color as the backdrop for specific achievements worth emphasizing. The idea is to make your career achievements pop!

To go even further with color on your resume, try the Color Wheel tool to plan different combinations.

 

2 – Impressive, Eye-Catching Accomplishments.

While metrics-driven achievements have always been important, you’re competing against MILLIONS of determined job seekers now – and your resume must capture attention!

The best way to show your readiness for a new role (Check out 5 Strategies for Handling a Gap on Your Resume and Pandemic Achievements to Add to Your Resume Now, if needed) is to demonstrate how you’ve outpaced expectations in your current job.

Gather performance reviews, kudos, and project details, then assess:

  • Where did I exceed our planned ROI on each initiative?
  • What industry averages did we surpass in recent projects?
  • What metrics show my ability to deliver fast results after I’m hired?

accomplishments for 2022 resumeDon’t forget about what you’ve achieved that shows speed or longevity – such as retaining employees during a hiring spike or delivering a milestone faster than anticipated.

Gather these facts in context (listing the size of each project or revenue win), then cut sentences into fragments you can use in a summary, like these examples of power-packed achievements:

  • 20% faster hiring processes in 3 departments
  • $3M+ potential identified in new ecommerce markets
  • 4 days saved in monthly accounting cycles (shaving ~$24K off payroll costs)

You get the idea. It’s the numbers that make your success stories shine, and there’s many ways to list them on your resume.

3 – A Brochure-Style Opening Page.

CEO Resume Award Nominated Resume by Laura Smith-ProulxWhat “look” should your resume have now?

Consider an extended summary and graphic elements, rather than the usual list of bullets.

Here, this example of a multinational executive resume blends unusual colors and images depicting global influence.

By employing a metrics-driven headline and a table of high-level positions inside an Extraordinary Results section (circled), this custom design won’t be mistaken for that of any other candidate!

How can you make your resume look like this? Find resume samples with different designs, taking note of new ideas for borders, color treatments, and other elements that can set off your experience.

If you’re not ready for a bold format, add more subtle elements to set off your accomplishments.

Consider a dash of color, an achievements banner, or other elements, using this guide to Microsoft Word.

It’s important to note that most resumes ARE readable by ATS systems, no matter what changes you make. (ATS only stores your resume; these systemsn don’t “reject” your document.)

To test what ATS will “see,” convert your resume to a text file and review the contents. Text boxes and charts won’t be visible, but you should still see work history and other details.

 

4 – Powerful Headlines That Shout Your Value Proposition.

Your resume must tell a story of your ROI – and get to the point quickly! Remember that most hiring authorities only skim your resume for relevant details.

What your resume needs now are summary statements or marketing taglines prominently touting your personal brand.

ALL the resumes you see in this article have headlines! Here’s how to create them:

First, write key accomplishments as short statements of value, then move them to the FRONT of your resume. Here’s an example from a hospital executive resume  who possesses decades of success in quality and patient safety metrics:

  • Curbed patient safety incidents 54%, exceeding goals with 32% reduction in patient falls.
  • Facilitated 21% increase in surgical volume by recruiting 11 physician leaders.
  • Drove favorable outcomes from new Cardiology program, including 21% drop in readmissions and 750 new patients.

These wins were then condensed for quick reading into a single headline:

Physician Recruiting, Service Lines, & Quality Metrics Enabling 5-Star CMS Rating

When you insert headlines like these at key intervals, your resume will look like a well-planned, strategically crafted document. See more interview-winning resume examples with headlines.

 

 

5 – A Personal Quote for Emphasis.

Chief Revenue & Sales Officer Resume Sample by Laura Smith-ProulxYou may have a personal leadership philosophy or mission statement that you’ve used to inspire teams or motivate employees.

Why not consider adding it to your resume?

In this sample of a Chief Revenue & Sales Officer resume, you can see how a powerful, single quote (“I take it personally when we lose to the competition”) sums up his commitment to excellence.

How should you identify a quote for use on your resume? Look back through your performance review comments or even emails to colleagues.

You might find noteworthy statements that you could leverage for a memorable statement on your resume.

 

So what should YOUR resume look like?

A carefully crafted suite of achievements, framed by eye-catching elements.

By taking bold steps to put your success stories front and center, your resume will make a positive impression on employers – and potentially influence a hiring decision.

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Your new, personally branded Resume and LinkedIn Profile will gain attention from Fortune-ranked, niche, PE, multinational, startup, and boutique companies - even in a competitive job market.

See why my expert resume writing and LinkedIn skills open doors to C-Suite, EVP, Board, VP, and Director roles by viewing interview-winning resumes that show a clear competitive advantage.

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6 & 7-Figure Resume Trends You Need to Know

6 & 7-Figure Resume Trends You Need to Know

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New trends have taken center stage in executive resumes over the past few years.

  • If you haven’t taken a look at the design and strategy behind these essential career marketing documents, you may be surprised.
  • No longer the staid documents used in the past, executive-level resumes (and LinkedIn profiles) for 6 and 7-figure careers benefit from sharper design and concentrated branding.

Here are the latest trends in executive resume writing – with tips on incorporating them for a successful job search:

 

Resume headlines and symbols can help convey your industry and ROI.

VP Medical Affairs Resume by Laura Smith-ProulxWith just a few seconds to impress, it’s important to make your brand, leadership level, accomplishments, and value proposition pop!

Compelling headlines such as Scientific & Medical Strategies Poised for Significant Revenue Results, as well as an industry symbol help convey career level and fit in this example of a Vice President, Medical and Clinical Affairs resume.

Additional headlines describe this executive’s areas of skill, with plenty of white space for clear, fast reading.

Resume Headlines That Can Get You Hired describes how a strategically placed tagline is one of the best ways to quickly convey relevant facts about your background – without taking up precious resume space.

In the same manner, rethink your section titles! Create your own executive resume headings by using  phrases that encapsulate your skills or describe your career, such as Expedited Career Progression in Financial Leadership Roles, instead of Professional History.

A caveat: when submitting your resume to an online job portal, swap the section title for the plain one to ensure ATS applications properly categorize your career experience.

 

Resume length should be tuned for your target audience.

Resume length is a hotly debated topic, with most trends indicating that shorter is better – but the length of your resume often depends on WHO will be reading it.

For example, it’s common to shorten your resume considerably when applying to a Board seat. A Board resume typically contains a snapshot of leadership experience, education, executive accomplishments, Board and leadership advisory skills, growth contributions, and prestigious affiliations.

For a career position, many recruiters and employers like to see 2-3 pages detailing your experience in growth strategy, M&A, international expansion, profit results, team size, and influence. Use a storytelling approach to describe how you’ve overcome business challenges or led turnarounds, complete with hard-hitting metrics.

No one has time to read 4+ pages of your accomplishments! If you struggle to condense your resume, rework your career history into “sound bites” that capture the actions you took and the end results, similar to these examples:

Delivered 42% annual profits – focusing manufacturing on top 8 product lines and rationalizing underperforming products.

Cut $3M in excess work with digital transformation, bringing in automation and AI solutions reducing processing time 43%.

Drove system-wide initiatives expected to deliver up to 28% improvement in key healthcare metrics as Chief Medical Officer.

As you’ll see below, it’s also a good idea to keep your resume summary short and focused on your leadership style.

 

A short, power-packed executive resume summary works best.

In the past, executive resume summaries were long paragraphs offering vague statements about leadership qualities and dedication (admirable qualities – but they could apply to anyone!).

Today, your resume qualifications profile should be short and stick to facts, such as a list of international regions managed or a reputation for leading turnarounds.

This resume profile summary for a VP of Sales shows how to narrow the focus:

Executive rainmaker noted for quick assessment and turnaround of underperforming teams (Americas & APAC)—leveraging technology and marketing insight to correct sales methods for up to 70% improvement. High-energy, hard-charging leader who thrives on the “thrill of the sale” and structures teams for productivity.

Note that metrics and accomplishments can be included in your summary; there’s no “rule” that this paragraph should be generic or lack hard skills.

 

Color is an important resume element for emphasizing key points.

Yes, you CAN use color. Black-and-white documents heavy with detail are easier to skim if you’ve added a bit of color.

Your executive resume needn’t employ flashing lights and neon green, however, in order to make your point.

Step into the use of color by altering your resume headlines with a subtle blue or shading a few areas for emphasis.

As shown in this example of an IT executive resume (produced for CIO.com’s IT Resume Makeover series), color can be lightly applied to help make resume headlines, keywords, and job titles stand out.

While blue is a popular choice for many executive job seekers, there’s no reason you can’t incorporate a few other shades. A deep wine-red or solid green can help set off an array of keywords or technical skills, for example.

The idea is to break up your resume into short, relevant facts that are easily spotted by a human reader.

 

Accolades can help reinforce your message of value.

You’ve probably received commendations over the years for projects, sales awards, new products, or customer retention. Instead of forgetting about these testimonials, you can strategically incorporate them into your C-suite resume for stronger impact.

Award-winning CEO resume by Laura Smith-Proulx

Be sure to include kudos that reinforce your ROI. For example, a note from the CEO on the success of a new acquisition can back up your experience in M&A strategy.

If you’ve excelled in mentoring junior executives, you could also pull in a quote from a direct report stating how much they’ve learned from you.

When using one of these recommendations in your resume, shrink it down to relevant facts and include the job title of the person issuing it (such as VP of Business Development at XYZ Company).

This award-winning CEO and Board Advisor resume shows short, powerful commendations in the first part of the document – illustrating his value to Wall Street and parent company executives.

 

With just a few changes, your outdated executive resume can attract MORE than a passing glance for choice 6 and 7-figure roles.

Try some of these resume trends for better readability and results!

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Your new, personally branded Resume and LinkedIn Profile will gain attention from Fortune-ranked, niche, PE, multinational, startup, and boutique companies - even in a competitive job market.

See why my expert resume writing and LinkedIn skills open doors to C-Suite, EVP, Board, VP, and Director roles by viewing interview-winning resumes that show a clear competitive advantage.

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Which Resume Trends Will Help You Stand Out?

Which Resume Trends Will Help You Stand Out?

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Make no mistake about it – executive resume writing trends change constantly.

Even if you are an avid networker, you’ll still be asked for a resume, and failing to adopt current resume writing trends can weaken your message. If you’re not employing these techniques, you may be competing against them.

Consider incorporating these resume trends to sharpen your job market edge among other leaders:

 

Executive Resume Trend #1: Expressing Passion for Your Work.

What drives you? What type of work or challenges make you excited to come into the office? How do you inspire passion in your teams or customers?

This is the kind of information employers seek about you – and it should land on Page 1 of your executive resume.

It’s no longer enough to state that you’ve directed teams of a particular size or managed millions in budget. Recruiters want to see your ability to motivate teams, influence Boards, and shape customer reactions.

If you’re unsure how to convey this information, use these questions to kickstart the process:

  • What distinguishes you from the person who preceded you at your company?
  • How did you get started in this line of work?
  • What should employers know about you almost immediately?
  • How do you select and motivate the right kind of talent?
  • What legacy do you want to leave at the end of your career?

Next, take your findings and write a brief statement that sums up your answer, as shown in these examples taken from both CTO and CPG Board member resumes:

Lifelong technology evangelist and innovator commercializing profitable, disruptive products

Board member with strategic outlook on fast-paced CPG sectors

Executive Resume Trend #2:  Building a Short Synopsis of Your Career Wins.

Like this award-winning resume for a CEO and Board Advisor, you can incorporate a short listing of achievements that demonstrate peak career performance. Here, a selection of quantifiable accomplishments are listed under the heading: Career Highs: Results Surpassing Market Expectations.

You can easily build your own list of notable success stories by condensing significant achievements down into areas of strength, such as Sales Growth or Employee Retention.

Next, add metrics that demonstrate your expertise (45% Year-Over-Year Gains or 98% Team Engagement Scores). By providing quantifiable figures, you’ll show leadership-worthy detail that backs up your value to employers.

 

Executive Resume Trend #3:  Developing a Powerful, Concise Summary of Your Brand.

Like any marketing tool, your executive resume must drive home your point – fast.

If you’re still using a long and winding Summary of Qualifications, start over and jot down just a few of your core strengths and achievements. Use this data to rework the top part of your resume into a brief (and power-packed) set of brand statements.

Now, you’ll be able to provide employers a quick glimpse into your executive value, saving time and compelling them to read further.

Unconvinced? See how quickly you can digest the following executive resume summaries:

Accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in designing, development, and implementation of high-performance technology solutions. Proven ability to bring the benefits of IT to solve business issues while delivering application and infrastructure performance. Experienced in cross-functional team management, problem-solving, contract negotiations, M&A integration, and crisis management. Well-rounded infrastructure, software and data management, application development, IT financial reporting, security, and project management skills.

It’s painful to read all of this, right? Look at the shorter, tighter version:

Resourceful IT leader behind cost-controlled business improvements – upgrading infrastructure, heading M&A integrations, ensuring right-fit applications, optimizing network operations, eliciting top vendor performance, and building lean, skilled teams. Fiscal control of budgets up to $240M; builds viable justification for IT investments.

As you can see, your executive resume summary must be a quick read, supplying just enough data to avoid losing the reader.

 

Executive Resume Trend #4:  Using Color to Set Off Important Data.

International CEO ResumeResumes, especially those heavy with detail, are often easier to skim if you’ve added a bit of color.

Depending on your industry, color can also help distinguish your achievements and leadership style.

Here, this example of a global TORI award-nominated executive resume shows an unusual color combination consistent with this Group CEO’s position in the digital technology industry.

Strategically applied color can highlight key facts in your background – keeping your resume at sound-bite level.

Shading or graphic elements can also draw the eye toward your executive job titles, the speed of your promotions, or data-driven accomplishments.

These changes allow your resume to read more like a “highlight reel,” instead of a lengthy novel.

 

Executive Resume Trend #5: Adding Social Links – a Necessity in Today’s Digital Age.

Employers want to find out as much about you as possible, so it’s best to offer up the links to your social media accounts front and center on your resume. Even if you’re only starting to build a digital identity, a shortcut can help decision-makers find your online information.

This is especially important if you share a common name with others in your field or geographical location.

Recruiters will look for alignment with your LinkedIn presence and executive resume – and you don’t want to be confused with the other John Smith or Mary Jones in your industry.

In addition, you’ll benefit from linking other social networking information on your resume, particularly if you’ve built a strong Twitter following or regularly blog on industry-related topics.

 

Executive Resume Trend #6: Using Headlines for Easier Navigation.

Award-winning executive resume by Laura Smith-Proulx

By the time you’ve reached the corner office, you’ll have plenty of achievements to list on your executive resume.

DON’T provide endless list of bullets for employers to navigate!

Instead, try a simple headline strategy for easier reading.

Incorporate headlines or taglines into your executive resume to help break up text and give readers something else to focus on.

In this global TORI award-winning international CEO and Business Development resume, the additional titles Global & Regional Strategist, Executive Advisor, Economist, and Expert Marketing & Sales Partner (under the summary) quickly bring employers up to speed on this candidate’s leadership record.
 

In summary, there’s numerous resume trends that can help create a clear, attention-getting message that captures your personal brand and ROI. 

By strategically planning your resume content and layout, you can make a stronger first impression, keep your document concise, and communicate your readiness for a next-level role.

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Your new, personally branded Resume and LinkedIn Profile will gain attention from Fortune-ranked, niche, PE, multinational, startup, and boutique companies - even in a competitive job market.

See why my expert resume writing and LinkedIn skills open doors to C-Suite, EVP, Board, VP, and Director roles by viewing interview-winning resumes that show a clear competitive advantage.

- Laura Smith-Proulx, CCMC, CPRW, CPBA, TCCS, COPNS, CIC, CTTCC, NCOPE

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Executive Resume Trends That Help You Stand Out

Executive Resume Trends That Help You Stand Out

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Executive resume trends – and the entire world of communications – have changed forever.

Now that sound bites, memes, and viral messaging are here to stay, your resume must make a quick, powerful impression on employers.

No matter your industry or position, employers and recruiters will be performing a fast scan of your executive resume to get a feel for your credentials, career history, and social media presence.

Make their job easier by following executive resume trends, ensuring you’re making your mark and taking the best opportunity to shine among your job-searching competition:  (more…)

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