Executive Resume Story Writing, There Is No Finish Line

Executive Resume Story Writing, There Is No Finish Line An executive resume story and a picture share integral attributes.A picture I recently received as a gift from my sisters, reads:dear sister, i love you more than youll ever knowBut, it wasnt until the day after sisters weekend that another layer of the picture revealed itself, embedded in the typewriter keys image:familyforeverPeeling Back the Layers of Your Executive Resume StorySimilarly, in working with executives, it is not uncommon for my clients, as they dive into their professional resume development worksheets, to see only a single layer of their word story at first glance. The multidimensional subtext materializes only with a second (and often, third or fourth) look.And, by look, I mean a deeper dive into their career soul, resuscitating messy details of an exhilarating career that ricocheted results to new heights, zooming up sales for their various enterprises. It takes time and introspection to brush off the dusty images long-buried by more recently pressing tasks and in itiatives.Looking Into Your OWN Mirror for Your Unique ReflectionIt also takes prioritizing the value of the time, energy and focus on such long-past details. Many executives overlook the worth of their details and instead choose to mirror the burnt-out, boring and flat words that pepper their colleagues resumes. Rather than stories that stir the readers heart or quench readers desire for more, the executives write safe, colorless corporate content that drains the color from the message.In essence, when they seek to simplify, they gut the context and emaciate the value of their contributions and leadership initiatives.While cutting through complexity with clarity is good, it should not be done at the expense of well selected and energetically composed stories. In other words, parse through the complexity, with aplomb. Smart readers want to read smart and lively insights.Excellent Resume Storytelling: The Process Is Long and Without a Finish LineHave you ever had a picture taken that you thought: Is that really what I look like? because the angle was unflattering or the lighting was poor or simply, because the setting was unimaginative and lazily composed? Likewise, a resume that is flat or where the angle is wrong, will misrepresent your true and vigorous value.Business Writer, Wally Bock,  gets the complexity of the storytelling craftthat there are no writing shortcuts. He writes: The journey to excellent writing is long. There’s no finish line. One of the great things about writing is that you never get to the day where you can say, I’ve gotten as good as I can, I can’t get any better. You can always get better.Moreover, the journey to excellent resume storytelling is long and without a finish line. If you bear this in mind, then you will begin seeing the words on your page as evolving versus finite, the stories unfolding and improving, over time. As your career grows, so does your resume.And, it can always get better.###I am a master  resume writer  w ith 20 years’ experience in the resume writing trenches. No insta-resume service here. I built my story from ground up, living and breathing resumes, full time, self-supporting, and not as a side gig. My clients hire me for the highly consultative, thoughtful approach to resume writing. Contact me at jacqui@careertrend.net to discuss how I can help shape the stories (executive resume, bio, LinkedIn, elevator pitch, etc.) that will accompany you through your next career evolvement.

How to Write a Resume Using Another Word For Government

How to Write a Resume Using Another Word For GovernmentSome people have heard another word for government when writing a resume. While this may seem like the best way to describe what is actually on the page, it isn't quite correct. The phrase is actually used in the industry for people applying for positions such as scientific research, media reports, and reports that deal with government programs.This is a list of many government positions. However, most positions are still government employees. It doesn't seem fair to have the word government for these positions. Not everyone is familiar with the idea of government, though.Luckily, there is a better way to describe what you want to accomplish with your resume. For the most part, when you are writing a resume, your job is to represent yourself to the potential employer. You aren't trying to impress them. You are trying to get an interview.There are some ways you can express this, but they are often done in the wrong way. You will o ften find in resume samples that you will see the phrases that used to describe government positions listed. If you don't know how to describe your experience properly, you might try to write these phrases.There are many different ways to describe your past experience. Use one or two words that tell the reader about the kind of job you want. Don't use the word government, though. This is a big red flag that tells the reader you don't really know what you want out of a job.To get the end result that you want from a resume, keep your job descriptions short and simple. Use the phrase that describes what you want out of a job and then say something like 'I'm looking for a position in the marketing department of a large corporation.' This will give the potential employer something to see in your resume and give you a starting point for a discussion.After that, tell the reader the reason why you are looking for a job. Tell them why you are willing to accept the position, but try not to be vague. Tell them what you would do for the company and how it will benefit them.All of this will help you come up with a job description that will bring the benefits of the job you are applying for to light. It will allow the employer to learn more about you. Plus, it will give you the chance to show that you can do a job that is not part of government or media.