How to Make Your Executive CV Sexy

What makes a recruiter check out your CV or trash it? Of course, it’s how much they like it at first glance. Your CV must be ‘sexy’. Sexy CVs are succinct, specific, and don’t carry unnecessary baggage. If you want a more noticeable executive-level CV, you’d better think about how to make it sexy. A
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What Makes an Executive’s Resume Summary Compelling?

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Your resume should tell a story about why you are the best fit for a particular role. Like all captivating narratives, it should begin with a hook.  Underneath your name and title, include a resume summary. A brief statement about who you are, what you have to offer, and why they should hire you. It
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What Head Hunters Look for When on the Prowl

It is now clear; employers seldom advertise or recruit people they don’t know when looking to fill a top executive slot. Instead, top executives are head-hunted. In this case, the hunter does not look for the weak and sickly. They look for the best candidate for the role. Of course, head hunters expect you to
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Tips to Make Your Executive CV More Competitive

Executive roles are sparse and often advertised within niche circles. As you would expect, in such a scenario, to catch the eye of a recruiter, your CV has to stand out and be impactful. Here are some ideas on how you can tweak it to make it more competitive. Do some homework Any professional CV
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Tips to Make Your Senior Level Job Hunt Easier on LinkedIn

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With over 660 million users worldwide out of which more than 2 million are Kiwis, there’s no doubt that LinkedIn is the leading professionals networking platform in New Zealand. It’s the place you want to place your resume and be ‘known to potential employers.’ But preparing your resume, even with the help of a professional CV writer, is
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Tips to Help You Land That Non-Executive Director Position

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Non-executive directors are often drawn from a clique of experienced and highly respected names in the industry. Landing a non-executive director’s role with a respectable company is a great plus to your CV. It would set you up for more responsibilities within your organization and even bigger roles within your industry. But first, you must
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Tips to Help You Demonstrate Your Value in Your CV

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Just like investors would measure a company by the value of its stock, prospective employers weigh the worth of candidates by the value they bring. Does your CV show performance above par? Do you deliver stellar results? Is your career well managed? An executive CV writer can help you to bring these details to the
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Strategies Top Executives Use to Connect with Prospective Employers on LinkedIn

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According to LinkedIn companies with a socially active C-suite executive are 58% more likely to attract top talent. That’s a compelling reason for any aspiring or visionary business leader to be socially active. Besides the benefits to the company, having a great profile on LinkedIn is beneficial to executives. It’s a great place to connect with peers
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Reasons Why Companies Are Turning to Big Data When Employing

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Many companies admit that most of the new staff they hire turn-out to be mismatches. Not that they lack the right skills, just that their personalities clashed with the company’s culture. This is one of the many reasons why employers are increasingly turning to innovative digital solutions to recruit best-fit candidates.   For you, this
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McKinsey’s Recipe for Ascending to the C-Suite

Climbing to the C-suite is not easy. There’s no formula and no single predictor that anyone can say worked for those who’ve made it. Globally renowned management consulting firm McKinsey surveyed what makes executives experience successful transitions. The study found that executives who successfully climbed to the C-suite had unique qualities. They communicated their priorities, valued their
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