Resume & Cover Letter Writing

If you need to know how to add more resume accomplishments, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll show you how to identify and optimize your top career successes. Also included are 20+ resume accomplishment examples (below) that you’ll find at the bottom of this article. So, why are accomplishments so important? They’re important because […]

If you did know how recruiters are reading your executive resume, you could leverage that knowledge to your advantage, right? For jobseekers, recruiters are a bit of mystery. What tickles their fancy? How can we as resume writers write resumes that grab attention? And, give our clients that much-needed advantage? Let’s start with some major truths

Are you struggling with how best to write your executive resume? Your timing for updating your resume couldn’t be better. Companies with new budgets post new job openings in the first quarter of the new year. This makes NOW the best time to write a kick-ass resume for a fruitful 2024 job search. Quick Notables

Before hiring a resume writer, you must first realize that you need one. Not everyone does. I realize this might sound like odd advice coming from a resume writer. There are times when hiring a resume writer is a must. For example, if you’ve applied for jobs that you knew you were perfect for. But,

Executive cover letters are not dead yet! And they can be an effective way to help the recruiter or hiring manager identify your talents and capabilities as a viable candidate for a job opening. A well-written executive cover letter can also help you stand out among your peers. Your cover letter should exude enthusiasm, motivation,

Writing eye-catching resume bullet points for your management resume isn’t a want. But, an ABSOLUTE need. This is where many managers go wrong when writing their resumes. HR managers and recruiters look for managers who make things happen. In fact, you may too. If you’re a manager who recruits and hires, then you’re looking for

Marketing resumes are a favorite of mine to write. The role of marketing has changed so much in the past years. Marketing professionals are now finding themselves nose-deep in the growing complexities of marketing. The new facet of marketing is the marriage between two unlikely departments: marketing and IT. This new merger between two departments actually

Resume and hiring trends can confuse even executives, especially when they are getting advice from multiple sources, and some information may contradict what others are saying. So what data, specific to hiring and resume trends, can you depend upon? Career Directors International (CDI) created a Global Hiring Trends report after surveying professionals worldwide for their

The saying goes, “If you ask 10 people about your resume and resume trends, and you will get 10 different opinions.” So what should an executive job seeker do? Should you heed the advice of voices past and try to keep your resume to one page? Should you be bold with your resume format to grab

“I am writing in response to your ad for a Vice President of Finance.” “In response to your recent online ad for a Treasurer, please find my resume.” “I am looking for an opportunity with your company as a Financial Analyst.” “My enclosed resume indicates that my background as a Controller matches your ad requirements.”