{"id":675,"date":"2024-06-24T07:29:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T07:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/?p=675"},"modified":"2024-09-26T09:34:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T09:34:28","slug":"the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts of Executive Resume Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Writing a professional resume is an art, and not everyone is an artist. There are so many tiny details that we need to take care of. It is just like cooking your favorite dish. If you put one ingredient wrong, the taste of your whole dish will change. So, everything in your CV should be in balance. You must know exactly what you need to do and what not.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#Typical_Vs_Executive_CV\" title=\"Typical Vs Executive CV\">Typical Vs Executive CV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#The_Dos\" title=\"The Do&#8217;s\">The Do&#8217;s<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#1_Do_Highlight_Your_Leadership_Skills\" title=\"1. Do Highlight Your Leadership Skills\">1. Do Highlight Your Leadership Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#2_Do_Focus_on_Achievements\" title=\"2. Do Focus on Achievements\">2. Do Focus on Achievements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#3_Do_Include_a_Professional_Summary\" title=\"3. Do Include a Professional Summary\">3. Do Include a Professional Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#4_Do_Tailor_Your_Resume_for_Each_Position\" title=\"4. Do Tailor Your Resume for Each Position\">4. Do Tailor Your Resume for Each Position<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#5_Do_Use_Strong_Action-Oriented_Language\" title=\"5. Do Use Strong, Action-Oriented Language\">5. Do Use Strong, Action-Oriented Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#6_Do_Include_Relevant_Keywords\" title=\"6. Do Include Relevant Keywords\">6. Do Include Relevant Keywords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#7_Do_Keep_It_Professional\" title=\"7. Do Keep It Professional\">7. Do Keep It Professional<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#The_Donts\" title=\"The Don&#8217;ts\">The Don&#8217;ts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#1_Dont_Use_a_Generic_Resume\" title=\"1. Don&#8217;t Use a Generic Resume\">1. Don&#8217;t Use a Generic Resume<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#2_Dont_Include_Irrelevant_Information\" title=\"2. Don&#8217;t Include Irrelevant Information\">2. Don&#8217;t Include Irrelevant Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#3_Dont_Use_Jargon_or_Buzzwords\" title=\"3. Don&#8217;t Use Jargon or Buzzwords\">3. Don&#8217;t Use Jargon or Buzzwords<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#4_Dont_Exceed_Two_Pages\" title=\"4. Don&#8217;t Exceed Two Pages\">4. Don&#8217;t Exceed Two Pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#5_Dont_Neglect_the_Visual_Appeal\" title=\"5. Don&#8217;t Neglect the Visual Appeal\">5. Don&#8217;t Neglect the Visual Appeal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#6_Dont_Forget_to_Include_Contact_Information\" title=\"6. Don&#8217;t Forget to Include Contact Information\">6. Don&#8217;t Forget to Include Contact Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#7_Dont_Lie_or_Exaggerate\" title=\"7. Don&#8217;t Lie or Exaggerate\">7. Don&#8217;t Lie or Exaggerate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-executive-resume-writing\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_Vs_Executive_CV\"><\/span>Typical Vs Executive CV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I bet most of us don&#8217;t even know that typical and executive CVs are different. And that is the biggest mistake that we make while writing our executive CVs. We write it generally, not knowing that it is not what our recruiters expect from us.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t get confused; let me explain it to you. The difference is simple. Unlike the traditional CV, executive CVs are written to showcase your ability to lead and contribute to organizational success. So, it is like a customized version of your CV. Now, let us see how you can write such a CV by highlighting the do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts of your executive CV writing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dos\"><\/span>The Do&#8217;s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Do_Highlight_Your_Leadership_Skills\"><\/span>1. Do Highlight Your Leadership Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, if you are writing an executive CV, then highlighting your leadership skills is crucial here. You need to emphasize your ability to lead teams and manage projects, leading to organizational growth. It is not like you keep blabbering about yourself. You need to give examples and quantify your achievements to support your claims.<\/p>\n<p>For Instance: &#8220;I led a sales team of 20 people at XYZ company with a 200% increase in sales within one year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>So, this example shows your leadership skills and your achievements. Hence, supporting your statements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_Focus_on_Achievements\"><\/span>2. Do Focus on Achievements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well, your achievements matter a lot in your executive CV. So, you need to emphasize them just the way we did above. But make sure that you are only adding achievements that are relevant to the job post.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Do_Include_a_Professional_Summary\"><\/span>3. Do Include a Professional Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A professional summary is an important part of any CV. And it must be the best. You just have 3-4 seconds to impress your recruiters and urge them to read along. So, choose your words carefully and make a lasting impression.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Do_Tailor_Your_Resume_for_Each_Position\"><\/span>4. Do Tailor Your Resume for Each Position<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Executive CVs are mostly written for specific roles. So, you must customize them for the role you are applying for to improve your chances.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Do_Use_Strong_Action-Oriented_Language\"><\/span>5. Do Use Strong, Action-Oriented Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your CV is your first impression of your recruiters. So, it must be sophisticated enough to impress them in a wink. So, the choice of words is really important here. Hence, use strong and action-oriented words like &#8220;led,&#8221; &#8220;Achieved,&#8221; and &#8220;Growth.&#8221; These words are quite impactful and help your CV to stand out from others.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Do_Include_Relevant_Keywords\"><\/span>6. Do Include Relevant Keywords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most organizations now use the Application Tracking System (ATS) to shortlist candidates. So, you must incorporate relevant keywords in your CV to pass that software easily.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Do_Keep_It_Professional\"><\/span>7. Do Keep It Professional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your CV must reflect a high professionalism level. It must be clean and well-formatted to impress your recruiters.<\/p>\n<p>If you ever need help with your CVs, you can reach out to Professional <a href=\"https:\/\/adelaideresumewriters.com\/executive-resumes\">Resume Writing Services for Executives<\/a>, who will assist you in crafting a flawless CV.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Donts\"><\/span>The Don&#8217;ts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dont_Use_a_Generic_Resume\"><\/span>1. Don&#8217;t Use a Generic Resume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well, never use the same CV for all job applications. You must know that one size doesn&#8217;t don&#8217;t fit all. Hence, craft a customized resume for each job you are applying for.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_Include_Irrelevant_Information\"><\/span>2. Don&#8217;t Include Irrelevant Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your recruiters are not interested in listening to your life achievements. So, keep your resume to the point and only add information that is relevant to that job.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dont_Use_Jargon_or_Buzzwords\"><\/span>3. Don&#8217;t Use Jargon or Buzzwords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well, simplicity is the key here. Your recruiter must interpret your resume easily. You don&#8217;t need to overload it with jargon or buzzwords, as it might only leave them irritated.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Dont_Exceed_Two_Pages\"><\/span>4. Don&#8217;t Exceed Two Pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You know, 63% of recruiters prefer a one-page resume. So, no matter what, never exceed two pages on your CV. But a one-page resume is ideal for jobs.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dont_Neglect_the_Visual_Appeal\"><\/span>5. Don&#8217;t Neglect the Visual Appeal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Appearance matters a lot. So, you must make your resume visually appealing to your recruiters to grab their attention quickly.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dont_Forget_to_Include_Contact_Information\"><\/span>6. Don&#8217;t Forget to Include Contact Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Well, it is quite obvious, but don&#8217;t forget to add your contact information while focusing on other important things in your resume.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Dont_Lie_or_Exaggerate\"><\/span>7. Don&#8217;t Lie or Exaggerate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You know there is no point in lying or exaggerating in your CV. Finally, you have to provide proof of everything that you mentioned in your resume. So, be honest while crafting your resume.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>So, these are the ultimate tips that will help you in crafting a for you. 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