The further you advance in your career, the easier it is for your resume to become an archive.
Early on, adding experience usually strengthens the story. Once you reach the executive level, knowing what to leave out becomes a positioning skill. The challenge is deciding which accomplishments still advance the narrative and which simply document the past.
This recent note from a client captured the value of that process better than I could. It is particularly rewarding when an outside perspective and thoughtful editing produce a shorter document that actually reveals more of the story.
“I wanted to reiterate how much I appreciate your expertise, guidance, and end-to-end process in transforming my resume and LinkedIn profile, plus also demonstrating how to fully utilize the power of LinkedIn. Your questionnaire process is brilliant! In the beginning, I wondered how it was possible to tailor my 6-page behemoth resume into 2 pages without compromising history. The answer is your process - your questionnaire forced me to focus on what's critical for people to know about me. You took my responses and created a clear, concise resume that captures my story without sacrificing anything. My resume is 100% more impactful because people are actually reading it! Thank you for showing me the way!”
- Nichole H., Senior Director, Healthcare Technology
If you reviewed your resume today, how much material still earns its place by supporting where you’re headed next?
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