Executive CV Tips to Stay Current

Executives have a lot of interesting past work experience, but far too often that experience translates into a long and monotone CV. How can executives keep their resume looking interesting and exciting? Refresh your CV with the following tips.

1. Showcase your superpowers through metrics

You want your CV to make a big impression and beginning with metrics is the best way to make that happen. According to Top Executive Resume Writer Mary Elizabeth Bradford, it is more impactful to begin at the end and work backwards when talking about accomplishments. Start with the big impact that you made in your previous position at the beginning of a bullet point and finish with the action that made it happen. 

2. Match your CV to the job in mind

As an executive with a lot of experience, it’s hard to narrow down exactly what needs to be on the CV. Work with a recruiter to find the most ideal positions for your profile and tailor your most relevant experiences to the jobs that the recruiter has proposed. Take the key points from the job offer and use those as a reference point of what to highlight in your CV. 

3. Be sleek and professional with the layout

You have a lot of information on your CV, so make it easy for the reader. Use a sleek design template that highlights your words instead of taking away from them. Having no design will make your CV look outdated, so be sure to use something simple with a readable typeface and straight lines that guide the eye through the valuable information on your CV.

Use these tips to make your resume shine as bright as possible and work with our recruiters to find you the most suitable new executive challenge! View our current openings on our website.