Top Notch Executive Resumes: Creating Flawless Resumes for Managers, Executives, and CEOs
A book for assisting high-level professionals in self-branding, framing accomplishments, and
developing resumes that grab employers and executive recruiters!
A huge collection of executive resume samples in cutting-edge formats, organized by profession for easy navigability.
Examples of a wide variety of complementary documents -- including leadership profiles and executive bios --
that top-level professionals need to round out their executive portfolios.
Special additional features, including the preferences and peeves of hiring decision-makers, guidelines for
working with recruiters, frequently asked questions, and case studies detailing complete job-search marketing campaigns.
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Executive Difference
Chapter One: FABUKA: The Most Important Aspects of the Executive Resume
Focus
Accomplishments
Branding
Uniqueness
Keywords
Resources for Identifying Keywords
Samples of Keyword Tables
Appearance
Chapter Two: Nuts and Bolts: Everything You Need to Know to Construct Your Resume
How to get started
Breakable vs. Unbreakable resume rules
Resume components
Name and contact information
Branding Statement/Headline
Objective Statement
Guidelines for writing an objective statement
Profile/Qualifications Summary/Executive Summary
Thumbnail Summary Examples:
Parallel Grammatical Flow
Sample Adjectives With Which You Can Kick Off Your Bullet Points
Sample nouns to anchor your bullet points
Sample connecting words
List that functions as a Keyword Summary: Areas of Expertise/Core Competencies/Proficiencies/Strengths
Experience
Bullet Points Describing Your Jobs
Verb Guidelines
Empowering weak verbs
Accomplishments Language
More Wording Tips
Selected Accomplishments/Achievements
Education and Professional Development
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
Languages and International Travel/Experience
Public Speaking/Presentations
Publications
Military Background
Volunteer and Community Service
Design tips
Organizational formats
Chronological Resumes
Functional Resumes
Combination (Chrono-Functional, Hybrid) Resumes
More than One Format?
Delivery methods
Frequently Asked Resume Questions (FAQs)
Are there items I should not include on my resume, such as religious or political affiliations?
How many pages should my resume be?
Should I list education or experience first?
How do I handle employment gaps?
How can I avoid appearing to be a job-hopper?
How can I position myself for a career or industry change?
How do I handle multiple jobs with the same employer?
How do I handle relocation?
How far back should I go in my job history to avoid age discrimination?
What if my name is hard to pronounce or it fails to clarify my gender?
What if a former employer no longer exists or has changed its name?
As an entrepreneur transitioning back to the workplace, how can I make the most of my resume?
How can I ensure my resume will be kept confidential?
Should I list hobbies and interests?
Should I list computer skills?
Should I list past salaries?
Should I list names of reporting relationships, supervisors?
Should I list references on my resume?
Do I need more than one version of my resume?
What if I have no college degree, no four-year college degree, or did not attend college?
Should I hire a professional resume writer?
Chapter Three: Branded Career-Marketing Communication Tools to Enhance Your Resume
Tool to build brand identity before the job search
Branding Statement
Networking communication tools
Elevator speech
Brief networking resume
Networking/branding/resume highlights cards
Communication tools for the active, pre-interview job-search phase
Cover letter
Email content/cover letter
Proposal to create job/position by describing how you can solve problems/ meet needs
Communication tools for the interview phase of the job search
Summary of leadership initiatives/ leadership profile
Executive biography/experience narrative
Project summary
Technical skills summary
Summary of training
Publications summary
Media mentions summary
Presentations summary
Reference list
Salary history
Communication tools for use at the interview
Resume for presentation (in PowerPoint)
Print portfolio
Communication tool for after the interview
Thank-you letter
Communication tools for passive candidates
Web Portfolio
Blog
Complete branded package
Chapter Four: The Opinions that Count: Resume Preferences and Peeves from Hiring Decision-Makers
Top 30 Executive Resume Pet Peeves of Hiring Decision-makers
Chapter Five: Your Resume and Executive Recruiters
How recruiters operate and how they work with resumes
How to optimize your resume to succeed in this process
Cover letters for recruiters
Chapter Six: Case Studies
Case Study One: Mid-career job-seeker adds new credential (MBA) and aspires to the executive level.
Case Study Two: Candidate seeks to change industries.
Case Study Three: Professional desires change to business emphasis.
Chapter Seven: Resume and Cover Letter Samples for Aspiring Executives
Resumes and Cover Letters for Executives in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Public Relations
Resume for Senior Corporate Sales Representative
Resume for Sales Manager
Text Resume for Sales Manager
Resume for Sales Manager
Resume for Senior-level Sales Manager
Resume for Executive Real-estate Sales Manager
Resume for Sales Manager - Defense Sales
Cover Letter for Sales Manager - Defense Sales
Resume for Senior-level Sales and Marketing Executive, Hospitality
Resume for Vice President, Sales and New Business Development
Resume for Executive in Healthcare Industry New Business Development/Marketing
Resume for Broadcasting Sales and Business Development Executive
Resume for Senior Sales, Business Development, and Marketing Executive
Resume for Marketing, Business-development, and Product-development Executive
Resume for Senior-Level Alternative Energy Executive
Cover Letter for Senior-Level Alternative Energy Executive
Resume for International Sales and Marketing Executive
Resume for Consumer Marketing, Trade Marketing, Channel Marketing Executive
Cover Letter for Consumer Marketing, Trade Marketing, Channel Marketing Executive
Resume for Marketing Executive
Resume for Marketing Executive
Resume for Senior-level International Strategic Marketing Manager
Cover Letter for Senior-level International Strategic Marketing Manager
Resume for Executive Marketing Vice President
Resume for Public Relations Executive
Resume for Executive, Branding, Marketing Management, and Public Relations
Resumes and Cover Letters for Executives in Management, Human Resources, and Project Management
Resume for Human Resources Director
Cover Letter for Human Resources Director
Resume for Vice President/Director of Human Resources
Resume for Human Resources Operations Executive
Resume for Senior Organization and Project Management Executive
Resume for Project Manager - Construction
Cover Letter for Project Manager/Trainer
Resume for Senior Manager for Transition, Business Development, and Knowledge Management
Resume for Quality Assurance Executive
Resume for Senior Defense Contract Manager
Resume for CEO/Senior Executive
Resume for Executive Manager
Resume for Senior Management Executive
Resume for Executive General Manager
Cover Letter for Executive General Manager
Resume for International Business Management Executive
Resume for Managing Director/Executive Officer for International Business
Resumes and Cover Letters for Operations Executives
Resume for Senior Business Systems Operations Executive
Resume for Senior-level/Executive Manufacturing Operations Management
Resume for Senior Manager/Supervisor/Chief Operating Officer
Resume for Executive, Operations Management
Resume for Global Operations Management Executive
Resume for Senior Management and Operations Executive
Resume for Senior Operations Executive
Cover Letter for Senior Operations Executive
Resume for IT and Operations Executive
Resume for Chief Operations Officer
Cover Letter for Chief Operations Officer
Resumes and Cover Letters for Executives in Engineering, Science, and Information Technology
Resume for Vice President, Engineering
Cover Letter for Vice President, Engineering
Resume for Senior Director of R&D
Cover Letter for Senior Director of R&D
Resume for Senior Technical Executive
Resume for Information Technology Senior Manager
Cover Letter for Information Technology Senior Manager
Resume for Executive-level Technical Director/Manager/CIO
Resume for Information Technology Senior/Executive Manager
Cover Letter for Information Technology Senior/Executive Manager
Resume for CIO/Information Technology Executive
Cover Letter for CIO/Information Technology Executive
Cover Letter for Senior Analytical Consultant/Statistics
More Resumes and Cover Letters for Executives
Resume for Venture Capital/Private Equity Associate
Cover Letter for Venture Capital/Private Equity Associate
Resume for Finance Manager
Resume for Chief Financial Officer
Cover Letter for Chief Financial Officer
Resume for Financial Executive/Controller
Resume for Corporate Finance Director
Resume for Deputy Superintendent for School District Business and Financial Functions
Resume for Offshore Baking/Investments Executive
Cover Letter for Offshore Baking/Investments Executive
Cover Letter for International Director, Investment Banking
Resume for Senior Organizational/Professional Development Manager
Resume for Management Consultant
Resume for Training Executive
Cover Letter for Training Executive
Resume for Organizational Development Consultant
Resume for Training Manager
Cover Letter for Training Manager
Resume for Higher-Education Administrator/Dean
Cover Letter for Higher-Education Administrator/Dean
Cover Letter for Healthcare Trainer
Resume for Executive Director for Tourism
Cover Letter for Executive Director for Tourism
Resume for President/Executive Director, Community Foundation
Resume for Executive Director of Statewide Board
Cover Letter for Executive Director of Statewide Board
Resume for Director of Nonprofit
Resume for Social Services Agency Executive Director
