Q. I’m applying for my first senior level (director) position. I want my resume to show that I’m ready for the challenge. How do I do that? A. Good for you for recognizing that your resume must match expectations for a senior level position. When you are listing your skills, make sure that you feature leadership, financial (profit and loss), strategy, and talent development skills. At this level, no one is interested in your skill with Excel or Salesforce but… Read More
Writing Your Resume for Your Audience
The audience for your resume is a hiring manager or recruiter. When you write your resume, you must keep this audience in mind. Think of it this way: on a business trip, you would write different emails to your boss, your mother, your spouse and your best friend. The information might or might not be similar, but you would always frame it to match the recipient—the audience. Take these three steps to help your audience understand your resume and bring… Read More
