What makes an executive resume genuinely effective? Why do
employers give priority to some resumes while applications from
other talented candidates are often ignored or discarded? What
are gatekeepers really looking for when reviewing resumes? How
can YOUR resume give you undeniable advantage in this market and
lead to more interviews and offers?
Take the following 30-second quiz that will help you turn your
resume from humdrum to outstanding. Give yourself 1 point for
each 'a' answer, 0 points for each 'b':
MY RESUME MAKES ME LOOK LIKE AN:
a). Executive with unique knowledge and several unmatched skill
sets
b). Executive whose background is generally accepted by the
market
MY RESUME READS LIKE A:
a). Strategic executive proposal
b). An attractive template format
MY RESUME MAINLY FOCUSES ON:
a). My signature executive value and leadership potential
b). Descriptions of past duties and accomplishments
THE CONTENT OF MY RESUME IS:
a). Decisively inimitable, incomparable and compelling
b). Filled with borrowed words and phrases that sound good
THE OVERALL THEME OF MY RESUME IS:
a). "Here is what you can gain from hiring me"
b). "Here is what other companies gained from hiring me"
RESULTS: 4 points or more - congratulations, your resume is
clearly a winning document, ranks in the top 5% of resumes, and
promotes you effectively. 3 points or less - your resume
probably undersells your candidacy and you may be missing out on
some of the better career opportunities.
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About Author :
Article provided by Wayne Richardson of
www.ABCExecutiveResumes.com, one of the leading executive resume
firms since 1984. Wayne has over two decades of experience in
the executive recruitment industry. If you are seeking a senior
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