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Anonymous

January 22,2024 at 2:02PM UTC

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Hi All,

After more than a decade at my current company I think it’s time to consider moving on; taking a look around to see what’s out there for me.

Does anyone have experience using a professional resume writer for executive level resumes? VP/Director level?

Admittedly, I can’t shake the old school style format and focus so I’d like to find someone who can help me position myself in the best light which will successfully navigate all the automation in place for ATS.

I’d prefer those you have personal experience with versus just a google search. Thank you.

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AnonymousJanuary 22,2024 at 4:18PM UTC
Hi. I think you are taking the right approach. I had a resume done by someone I connected with on LinkedIn and paid, which didn't help with the search. I recently graduated with my doctorate, and I took that resume and ran it through the resume builder tool in our Career Center, and it tore it apart. The most significant recommendation it made was to take out all the "frills" and put hard, quantifiable bullet points in for each position I held. That resume is now getting traction, and most (but not all) are getting to the hiring manager's desk.
Unfortunately, the Career Center at my school is strictly for students or alumni, so I don't have anyone I can refer you to there. However, if you belong to (or are eligible for) an alumni association, you can start there, as they probably have the same tool I used. I know some job coaches monitor this board, so you may get some responses that way.
AnonymousJanuary 22,2024 at 5:40PM UTC
Thanks for this feedback. I finished my MBA last year but was happy where I was so it never dawned on me to use any of those school-based offerings. Will check it out.
Barb HansenJanuary 22,2024 at 4:34PM UTC
I highly recommend Angie Callen and her company CareerBenders. She completely transformed my resume when I transitioned from Manager/Director-roles to VP/CPO roles.
Her team offers a free sessions so there is no harm in reaching out and seeing if there is a fit for you.
AnonymousJanuary 22,2024 at 5:38PM UTC
Thanks very much, I will look into her.