Comments on: 2 of My Favorite Insider Tips for Executive Resume Writing

By: Meg Guiseppi

Meg Guiseppi — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 15:57:07 +0000

In reply to Ash G.

Ash, thanks for commenting! Yes, I recommend that job seekers at any professional level, no matter how many years experience, have a branded summary section on their resume.

Distinguishing yourself is the same for all job seekers.

— Identify good-fit employers to target for jobs.
— Research their current needs that you’re uniquely qualified to help them with.
— Define your personal brand (personal attributes, passions, driving strengths, etc.) around qualities those target employers are looking for.
— Create brand-reinforcing content (for documents and online profiles) that will resonate with those employers, and position you as the best hiring choice.

I hope this helps!

By: Ash G

Ash G — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 13:30:42 +0000

Hi Meg,
Would you also recommend creating a summary for non-executive resumes e.g. professionals with less than 10 years of experience.
How can such professionals distinguish themselves in a crowded marketplace?

By: Meg Guiseppi

Meg Guiseppi — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:42:12 +0000

In reply to Darryl T. Hill. Thank you for your insightful comment, Darryl. Standing out and differentiation are what personal branding is all about. Job seekers need to distinguish themselves from their competitors and position themselves as a good hiring choice.

By: Darryl T. Hill

Darryl T. Hill — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 14:05:30 +0000

Great article. This article adds something most executive job seekers do not have on their résumé. When you have something that makes you stand out from other job seekers this is always a great idea especially in this job market.