How to write a stellar executive resume: 50 tips to reaching your job target

How to Write a Stellar Executive Resume is a step-by-step guide that empowers readers to create an effective and stand out from the crowd as a top candidate for an executive position. Brenda Bernstein, a Certified Executive Resume Master and author of the #1 Bestseller How to Write a Killer LinkedIn Profile, shares the tips and tricks she's learned from more than two decades of helping job seekers get connected with the right position. Readers will discover: the importance of knowing the target audience and how to best connect with them, key social media tips for spreading the word about their skills and experiences, why good ol' cover letters are important, and how to use them effectively, power verbs to use, and words to avoid, samples of successful resumes. For many executives conducting a job search, it may have been quite a while since they were last "looking." It's easier than ever to apply for a job--and as a result, there's a lot of competition for a limited number of openings. There's a lot to learn about the recruiting world we live in, and the best ways to use the tools at our disposal. This book provides practical, proven, up-to-date best practices for creating an effective executive resume that gets results.--Amazon.com

Intro; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1 Context; Tip #1: Write for the FUTURE; Tip #2: Know Your Target; Tip #3: Know What Makes You Stand Out; Tip #4: Gather Information First; 2 Getting Started; Tip #5: How Long Should My Resume Be?; Tip #6: Resume Tetrisâ#x80;#x94;What Order Should My Resume Be In?; Tip #7: Crafting Your Resume Headerâ#x80;#x94;Donâ#x80;#x99;t Use an Objective!; Tip #8: Customize Your LinkedIn URL; Tip #9: Use a Professional Email Address; 3 Content; Tip #10: The Danger of â#x80;#x9C;Functional Resumesâ#x80;#x9D;â#x80;#x94;and the Benefits of a â#x80;#x9C;Hybridâ#x80;#x9D.

Tip #11: Create a Compelling Branding Statement and Summary Statement!Tip #12: Delete These Words and Phrases from Your Resume; Tip #13: Make Your Boring Resume Bullets Sparkle!; Tip #14: Focus on Accomplishments; Tip #15: Tailor Your Resume Bullets; Tip #16: Should I Have a Skills & Interests Section?; Tip #17: Should I Have a Separate Languages Section?; Tip #18: Consider Including a Chart, Graph, or Testimonial; Tip #19: â#x80;#x9C;Iâ#x80;#x9D; versus â#x80;#x9C;Weâ#x80;#x9D;; Tip #20: Special Issueâ#x80;#x94;Filling a â#x80;#x9C;Gapâ#x80;#x9D;; Tip #21: Special I…