Want an executive-level job with growth potential, stability, and a comp package that isn't an insult to your past accomplishments?
Fix your resume. It isn't even close to good enough.
But resumes aren't that important, are they? "Big Picture" type says:
My resume may not be perfect but it's good enough to get me in front of the decision-maker. Isn't the goal of a resume just to get them interested enough to invite me for an interview?
Answer With A Question: is your primary search objective to attend job interviews? What about interviews without offers or offers at insulting compensation levels? What is the "mission" of your resume?
If your resume's "mission" is to help you get a great job with a great comp package, your resume must be tailored to directly address the employer's needs and fears. A precisely-crafted resume is a positioning document. It defines the employer's first point of contact with you, the point of contact known as the First Impression.
Most jobs are won or lost on First Impression. Referrals are no exception. When a prospective employee is referred by a trusted associate, the referred gets to temporarily borrow credibility from the trusted associate, forging an unbeatable First Impression. To win the best jobs, you will need borrowed credibility via referral AND a precisely targeted resume.
We'll talk about referrals and borrowed credibility another time. Suffice it to say, regarding resumes, "good enough" isn't. And this is doubly true for the best jobs with the best companies and the best comp packages. A targeted, precise resume that addresses the employer's specific needs and fears is the price of entry, table stakes to the big game.
How well is your resume doing at getting you a seat at the table?
