ExecutiveWelcome to Our Self-Assessmentnode A
Got 30 seconds? Answer a few questions and find out which of our services is right for you.
Which statement best describes your situation?
- I like the way my resume is written. I just need an expert to spruce up the format, do some proofreading, and make sure my resume has the look and feel of a consummate professional in my line of work and at my level of experience.
- I’m mostly concerned about the grammar and mechanics of my resume. I’d like to hire a pro to ensure the grammar, spelling, punctuation, captilization, sentence structure, etc. is immaculate and consistent. A new format wouldn’t hurt either.
- I have a resume but it’s not working as well as it should be. I need a professional to help me remember my best accomplishments, develop a strategy, and rewrite the entire thing, or at least the last 5-10 years.
- I don’t have a resume - at least not one I would like to work from. Let’s go with whole nine yards and start from scratch.
- Resume? I’m not quite there yet. I need some help figuring out my next career move.
- To be honest, I’m not sure what I’m looking for.
Image is Everything node B
So it’s format and grammar you’re mostly concerned about? No problem, we have a service dedicated completely to these criteria. How many pages is your existing résumé?
First Things First node C
Good idea. Let’s hold off on the résumé for a minute to help you assess where you’re at and where you’d like to be. Which perspective do you most resonate with?
- I’m feeling overwhelmed. What I really need is someone to talk to in order to find my way to meaningful work and to develop a plan to help me get there.
- I need options. I’d like to generate some possible career paths because right now I’m unsure about what’s out there for me.
- I’m eager to take some career assessments that will help me put a name to my skills, interests, preferences, and personal and professional priorities.
- I know the direction I want to go in but I’d like to do a bit more field research before I put myself out there. I need some help coming up with strategies to learn more about these options I’ve identitfied.
- I’ve got a career plan but I’d like help locating someone in my chosen field who’s doing what I’m doing and can tell me the ins and outs of their profession.
Let the Transformation Beginnode D
Sounds like you’re looking for a thorough service that will completely transform your résumé (or build you a brand new one!). You’re in good hands. We’ve been doing this since 2001 and one thing we’ve learned is that different clients have different needs. How long would you like your new résumé to be?
- 1 page
- 1-2 pages
- 2-3 pages
- Over 3 pages
- I don’t know. That’s why I’m hiring a professional!
Not sure what length to go with? Read our quick article on the kinds of job seekers that should have a 1-page résumé.
Less Is More node E
Short and sweet is always a good tactic in résumé writing, that is, as long as you’re not leaving out important accomplishments. So now the question is, who’s your audience?- Creativity is paramount. The people reading my résumé are going to be looking at my style, level of innovation, visual sensibility, and ability to present myself in a non-conventional yet professional manner (by format and message).
- Technology is key with me. Although I’m looking to please the screeners and HR reps, I need to show depth of technical knowledge, tools, and ideology, and perhaps highlight some of my key projects to impress my peers.
- This is business. Let’s be sure to keep the format eye-catching but conventional and professional. The people looking at my résumé will be mostly concerned with being able to quickly find and evaluate my quantified accomplishments.
- None of these sound like me. Sorry.
Sharing The Right Amount node F
1-2 pages is the universally acceptable length for a résumé, though for executives and senior managers, more pages are okay. Most important, make sure you’re not sacrificing content to save space. Speaking of content, how much work experience do you have?- I’m a recent/pending graduate, less than 2 years out of school. This will be one of my very first résumés.
- I’m just getting going here; I’m about 2-5 years into my career.
- I’m pretty well-versed in the world of work, having been fully entrenched for 6-10 years.
- I’m deep into my multifaceted career—about 11-15 years, give or take.
- I have over 15 years’ experience, most of which I definitely want to cover on my résumé.
Blazing A Trailnode G
We’re excited to help you at this early stage of your career. There’s always plenty to brag about when looking through your training, affiliations, and professional experience. And we’ll help you find it. So who’s your audience and what do they care about?- Creativity is paramount. The people reading my résumé are going to be looking at my style, level of innovation, visual sensibility, and ability to present myself in a non-conventional yet professional manner (in terms of format and message).
- Technology is key with me. Although I’m looking to please the screeners and HR reps, I need to show depth of technical knowledge, tools, and ideology, and perhaps highlight some of my key projects to impress my peers.
- This is business. Let’s be sure to keep the format eye-catching but conventional and professional. The people looking at my résumé will be mostly concerned with being able to quickly find and evaluate my quantified accomplishments.
- None of these sound like me.Sorry.
Seasoned Prose for Seasoned Pros node H
It’s clear you’re a guru in what you do. That certainly will make our job easier in terms of building you a focused résumé. So who’s your audience and what do they care about?- Creativity is paramount. The people reading my résumé are going to be looking at my style, level of innovation, visual sensibility, and ability to present myself in a non-conventional yet professional manner (in terms of format and message).
- Technology is key with me. Although I’m looking to please the screeners and HR reps, I need to show depth of technical knowledge, tools, and ideology, and perhaps highlight some of my key projects to impress my peers.
- This is business. Let’s be sure to keep the format eye-catching but conventional and professional. The people looking at my résumé will be mostly concerned with being able to quickly find and evaluate my quantified accomplishments.
- None of these sound like me. Sorry.
Walking The Walknode I
Mid-career professionals are a pleasure to work with. They’ve “been there done that” and they’re eager for more, whether it be moving in a new direction or staying the course. So what’s the focus of your next position?- Although it’s somewhat early in my career, I’ve already excelled into an executive role. I’m looking to evealuate my next company’s performance on many levels and generate short- and long-term objectives for my managers and staff to carry out. I’m mainly concerned with strategic planning, P&L management , and organizational initiatives.
- I’m mostly concerned with illustrating my management and leadership experience over people, projects, and/or processes. I like owning my work, coordinating folks, executing initiatives from start to finish, and earning credit for collaborative efforts.
- I’ve progressed far in my career but remain an individual contributor, meaning I’m not interested in managing people and projects or anything for that matter. Just give me the work and I’ll do it.
- It’s time for something new. I’m far into my career in terms of years of experience but I’d like to switch directions, even if that means truncating my experience to a single page. I realize I may have to take a step backward to go forward.
Been There, Done That node J
You’re an expert in your field. So are we. It will be a pleasure helping you transition into the next chapter or your work life —- speaking of which, what’s going to be the focus of your next position?- From an executive perspective, I’m looking to evealuate my next company’s performance on many levels and generate short- and long-term objectives for my managers and staff to carry out. I’m mainly concerned with P&L management , organizational restructuring, and strategic planning.
- I’m mostly concerned with illustrating my management and leadership experience in terms of assembling, developing, and motivating people. I like owning my work, coaching and evaluating colleagues, and watching my team succeed.
- I don’t manage people per se but I’m often entrusted with overseeing key long-term projects for the majority of their lifecycle, including coordinating staff and consultants. My work is process-oriented. That is, I keep things on task and running smoothly.
- I’ve progressed far in my career but remain an individual contributor, meaning I’m not interested in managing people, projects, or anything for that matter. I’ve been doing the same thing for a while and I want to keep it that way.
Lots To Say node K
As your career twists and turns so too should your résumé. Perhaps you’re deep into one career or moving into your second or third. Whatever the case, you have nearly 2 decades (or more) of relevant work experience to cover on your résumé. So how are you going to leverage all of that experience?- From an executive perspective, I’m looking to evaluate my next company’s performance on many levels and generate short- and long-term objectives for my managers and staff to carry out. I’m mainly concerned with P&L management, organizational restructuring, and strategic planning.
- I’m most concerned with illustrating my management and leadership experience over people, projects, and processes. I like owning my work, coordinating folks, executing initiatives from start to finish, and earning credit for team efforts.
- I’ve recently shifted or am currently shifting into a new line of work. That said, I feel most of my work history is still quite pertinent to my new field and therefore do not want to sacrifice much of it. I see myself coming in at the mid-to-senior level.
- I’ve switched careers but I’m still the one in charge. Same stuff different industry. As part of the steering committee, I see myself directly linked to the organizational and fiscal prosperity of my next employer.
Not Sure? node K
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