Resume Tips for Leaders and Managers

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Are you looking for a new job as a manager, but not sure what to do with your resume? Join instructor and professional resume writer Sarah Johnston in this approachable executive skills course. Follow along as she introduces you to practical strategies to create a stand-out resume, with tips that you can put to use the next time you’re interviewing for a new role.

Get started by outlining the unique features of a leadership and management skills-based resume. Find out how to articulate your strengths on the page to craft a branding message that’s targeted for the role. Sarah gives you pointers on sharing your accomplishments and showcasing your talents as a leader, guiding you through everything you need to know to design a memorable, eye-catching, and error-free professional resume.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Guide to writing a modern executive resume

1. Tell Your Story on Paper

02 - What distinguishes the resumes of leaders and managers
03 - Know yourself as a leader
04 - Target your message
05 - Use job descriptions to tailor your content
06 - Craft your work experience section
07 - Quantify your performance and accomplishments as a leader
08 - Brand yourself holistically as a leader
09 - Resume gaps

2. Design a Resume for Your Audience

10 - Design for recruiters
11 - Design for applicant tracking systems
12 - Design a modern executive resume
13 - Proofread your resume

Conclusion

14 - Get your resume in the hands of the hiring manager

Resume Tips for Leaders and Managers

Authors

Sarah Johnston

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Concepts

0. Introduction

1. Tell Your Story on Paper

2. Design a Resume for Your Audience

Conclusion

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