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Advancing Your Career at the Executive Level: How a Professional Resume Writer Can Be Your Secret Weapon
At the executive level you have a lengthy career history and many accomplishments to include on your resume, write about in a cover letter, and talk about in an interview. But here’s the thing — you’re not the only applicant for an executive position who has an impressive work history. Remember, you are marketing yourself to potential employers, and that means distinguishing yourself as a valuable candidate.
When applying for executive-level jobs, or trying to get the attention of executive recruiters, it becomes even more important to set yourself apart with a personal brand and a modern, professional resume format that catches the eye and effectively conveys the high points and relevant accomplishments of your career while demonstrating how your expertise is an excellent fit for the business you want to work for.
“But I’m a good writer,” you say. “And I have resumes that have worked for me in the past! So why is a resume writer an especially good investment for professionals at the executive level? I can do this myself, easily.”
Of course you can — and there are plenty of sample resumes on our website and tips and advice on our blog to help you out if that’s the route you decide to take. But even if you are a…