I think every resume should have an ‘Executive Summary’ not a ‘Career Summary’.
You may just think it’s semantics but your outcome will be emphatic!
Your ‘Executive Summary’ is not a short paragraph summarizing your career
It’s a strategic power statement of intent specifically written for the reader (i.e your future boss)
This slight change triggers a shift in mindset and rather than focusing everything about you you’re thinking about what’s in it for them.
Write it in 3 parts…
- Who you are
- What you’ve achieved
- Why you can help them
You’ve got to get specific here – what are their problems? How do your past achievements help them?
Do the research and you’ll find the opportunities…
Writing an ‘Executive Summary’ for your future boss will guarantee interest in your profile and increase the probability of more interviews.
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