resume design

  • At Briefcase Coach, we’ve observed significant shifts in hiring trends and the job market throughout 2024. As a result, we continuously refine our approach to executive resume writing. The executive job market has always been competitive, but this year brought unique nuances that demanded a fresh approach to resume writing. At Briefcase Coach, our team…

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  • What is an applicant tracking system (ATS), and how do recruiters use them? You’re just about to hit “send” on the resume you worked on with your career coach — the one you worked diligently to optimize keywords and align your experience with the needs of the role.  However, you can’t help but compare this…

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  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and hiring platforms like Greenhouse ATS have replaced Human Resources’s need for file cabinets filled with paper resumes. While these systems were created to improve efficiency in the hiring process, many people have mixed feelings about the technology, leading some to refer to ATS as “the black hole of death.” Greenhouse,…

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  • Writing an Executive Resume with Examples and Worksheets Everyone has a story to tell. Writing an executive resume is an opportunity to unlock your own story and grow in your ability to share it with others. In this article, I will help you tell your story better in the form of an executive resume.  To create…

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  • Let’s say you’re vying for an executive-level position. You’ve taken all the steps to scour for relevant keywords for a particular position (tying them into your experience), including pertinent testimonials or client feedback where applicable, and, most importantly, included hard-hitting metrics to tell your career story. But you’re using an out-of-date resume template from your college…

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  • We all know the importance of having a well-written, effective resume: you only have a short amount of time to gain attention and generate interest in your potential as a candidate. According to a study by Ladders, recruiters spend just 7.4 seconds scanning a resume. That’s less than 8 seconds to prove why you are…

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  • Displaying skills on an executive resume poses a unique challenge and offers a distinctive opportunity. The challenge is preventing your resume from reading too junior or technical in a career echelon where the focus is less on highlighting the core competencies that should be a given at the executive stage. The opportunity in highlighting your…

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  • In today’s highly competitive business landscape, achieving career success goes beyond mere experience and skill. It necessitates a carefully crafted narrative that highlights your unique value proposition. Your resume acts as the gateway to new opportunities, making it vital to grasp the nuances of executive resume design. Every detail, from the length of your resume…

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