Executive Resume Writing Tips

Need  some expert executive resume writing tips? Give your executive resume that extra pop it needs by using the (CAR) Challenge, Action, and Results method to refresh your summary, create attention-getting bullets within the professional experience section of your resume, or perhaps use it to give your cover letter for an executive position a mini facelift. 

When using the (CAR) approach, take a moment to jot down your top three accomplishments in a particular senior-level position. Then ask yourself, what was going on in the environment at the time? Was there a merger … were you promoted … was there a major operational transformation taking place? Remember to keep your professional resume and cover letter focused, clear, and brief.

Below is an example of putting the CAR strategy into play:

Tip#1

Describe the Challenge:

  • Assumed an executive leadership role for a start-up manufacturing company in need of a sales and marketing operating infrastructure built from scratch.

Tip #2

Summarize Your Actions:

  • Chaired senior leadership meetings of internal stakeholders. Led a cross-organizational team in translating strategic and tactical operating goals into a go-to-market strategy for talent acquisition, sales execution, client engagement, and service delivery. Put in place metrics to measure forecasted benefits and value.

Tip#3

Highlight the Results:

  • Reached 100% of new business quota in 6 months.
  • Coached an award-winning team of sales representatives with 4 direct reports winning the “Sales Superstar” award for highest revenue generated. 

With talent being one of the most valuable team assets, your ability to recruit, mentor, and cultivate top bench strength is also great information to pepper throughout your  CIO, VP, PMO Director or IT Director resume. Building relationships, influencing outcomes, managing change, and employee engagement are also excellent ways to demonstrate your success as a leader to prospective employers.

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