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Winning executive-level resumes tout accomplishment

Executive recruiters, association search committees are not looking for summaries of experience, they want evidence of leadership Tessier and Riklan Every executive needs a killer resume, but what makes for a good resume for most association employees won't cut it when applying for jobs near or at the top. The best executive resumes emphasize accomplishment over experience, according to experts who work with job seekers. Candidates must not only show they have the know-how to get the job done, they must highlight one element today's recruiters and search committees increasingly seek: evidence of leadership. "Strategic thinking is so important, and that doesn't mean… Read More