The forum of the forums
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Working With An Executive Search Firm? Three Tips To Brush Up Your Resume

Go down

Solved Working With An Executive Search Firm? Three Tips To Brush Up Your Resume

Post by felrnqandoh January 3rd 2014, 7:19 am

  A knockout resume is your first opportunity to get a foot in the door with an executive search firm. These three tips will help ensure that your resume is top-notch. 1. Include A SummaryAt the beginning of the document, include a summary of your skills and experience. Avoid fluff terms such as 'results-oriented' or 'experienced professional.' These phrases are too vague and could mean anything. Instead, be as precise as possible. Think of your specific accomplishments and focus on them; for example, if you specialize in implementing new technology, say so in the summary. Additionally, include easily searchable keywords in the summary. The executive search firm will likely input each resume into their database so that they can search for candidates with specific skills. Be sure to keep this in mind when writing the summary for maximum visibility. 2. Keep It SimpleAlthough it can be tempting to list everything you've ever done over the course of your career, resist this impulse.cheap jordan shoes A CV is meant to provide a brief overview, not a detailed biography. Working in reverse chronological order, summarize each position you've held in a few brief bullet points, highlighting events or tasks that back up the statements in the summary. Also, don't let the language get too convoluted; it should read on a more basic level. Recruiters only spend about 3-4 minutes reading each resume, so make sure they'll be able to see the relevant points at a glance. In addition to keeping the language simple, be sure to keep the format simple as well.cheap air jordans The document should be physically easy to read. Basic fonts such as Arial or Times New Roman printed on plain white paper are best. 3. Include Testimonials For The Executive Search FirmYou've surely included some excellent points in your CV so far, but don't make the executive search firm just take your word for it. Add one or two testimonials from former colleagues or clients that back up the statements in the document. This can be especially helpful when changing industries or careers. For example, if you're especially good at implementing new systems, adding a testimonial saying so can help an executive search firm understand how that skill can be used in a new environment. Don't overdo it, though; just one or two quotations will be plenty. Even for executives, it can be a little difficult to come up with a top-quality resume. Standards change quickly, so if you've been off the job market for a while it's especially important to brush up on current practices and make sure you have a career summary that will catch a recruiter's eye. With these three tips in mind, you'll be sure to write a resume that stands out.<br> <br>
avatar
felrnqandoh
New Member

Posts : 1
Reputation : 1
Language : en

Back to top Go down

Back to top


 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum