Wondering if you’ve successfully written a solid and
convincing resume? Why don’t you try to scan your resume for about 15 seconds,
and after that, write down what exactly you can remember. If you were the
hiring manager, would you bother calling the owner of such resume? If the
answer is no, then there is something wrong with the executive resume you’ve
written.
Here are simple ways by which you can make your resume
really compelling:
1. Have a strong selling proposition.
The main reason why employers or hiring managers take a look
at your resume is to know who you are and why you should be considered for the
position in their company. Thus, you need to make sure there is no fluff in
your resume’s opening. Fluff here pertains to statements that you can make but
not prove. Your resume opener should talk about you in a clear, detailed and
specific manner.
2. Your theme should be the same until the last part of your
resume.
Once you have made a clear value proposition in your resume
opening, you have to make sure that you use the same theme all throughout your
executive resume. If you state, for instance, that you are excellent at
turnarounds, you have to remember to emphasize such trait throughout your
resume.
3. Write your resume in a way that is easy to read.
It is crucial that your resume contain a compelling message
that does not require much time and effort to read and understand. A single
page resume that is densely written is not easy to read, and neither is a
three-page resume with very little valuable content. It is also recommended
that you use the most appropriate font, such as Calibri or Tahoma.
4. Include testimonials in your resume.
A very smart way of proving your value is to include some
testimonials or quotes coming from your previous bosses, colleagues or even
customers. This will prove to be essential and beneficial particularly to those
who are changing career pathways. Statements from employers and colleagues will
play an important role in your potential employer’s decision to invite you for
a job interview.
Final Thoughts
Writing a good and powerful resume takes a lot of thinking
and reconsideration. In fact, you have to repeatedly go over your resume just
to make sure it is properly written and contains valuable content. It would
also help if you could get someone to review or edit it. This is when a career
coach would be most helpful to you. Especially if you are changing careers, it is very important that your resume reflects
the skills, experience, and expertise that you have that will convince
employers that you have everything they need for the position in their company.
