Effective Executive CV WritingOur Career Help Is Here For You & Your Career Change Writing an effective Executive CV can be quite difficult, because the emphasis needs to demonstrate executive capabilities and the delivery of added-value to the business. Writing an Effective Executive CVExecutive CV Writing View more presentations from Peter Fisher. When writing an effective executive level CV you must be aware of the greater demands and responsibilities placed upon the executive as compared to the other levels of employee in an organization. To be an executive is to hold the authority to act on behalf of the business in ways that may affect the organization without any restraint other than the executive's frame of reference as it sits within the company policy. Although an executive may be broadly aligned to the same competency framework as other employees, the difference is in the level of competence required and this is what must be demonstrated and illustrated when writing an effective executive level CV. For example the main executive competency criteria may include:
Naturally these could also apply to any other employee throughout the organization. However the difference is in the scale or higher level required of the executive's ability to perform the required competence. This is why it is not sufficient, when writing an effective Executive CV to refer simply to responsibilities. You have to define the substance of the responsibility or the crucial purpose of the role and then place it into context. The difference then becomes clear: the statement becomes one of responsible TO (i.e. the board of directors) and accountable FOR. Writing in this way removes any doubt about the true purpose of the executive's job role and leaves the way open to describe HOW the responsibility is discharged. Thus you might read a statement like this: "Responsible to the Group CEO and accountable for achievement of profit, cash and ROI targets; the development and implementation of organic and acquisitive growth strategies." There can be no doubt about the executive's purpose when you read a statement like that! Now, when you have defined that purpose it is a straightforward matter to convey to the reader, HOW the purpose was fulfilled. For example:
Nothing makes it clearer to a prospective employer or headhunter than specific, concise statements of purpose and delivery. It also makes for a very focused executive CV that wastes no time in getting it's message across to the reader. Which also says something about the executive! So, to write an effective Executive level CV you should start with name and contact details then follow with an introductory paragraph that establishes the level, sector and key attributes of the individual as they relate to the appointment and lead the reader in the desired direction. This might read like this: "Experienced Managing Director; strong leadership and communication skills; effective team builder; proven capability in strategic work; successful deliverer of profitable growth and cash; tactically astute in managing a complex supply chain; innovative sales and marketing skills; pragmatic; hard working; approachable; French and German languages spoken." Then for each job role identify the Business Name, the dates of employment and the Job Title but use the guidance above to define the purpose and what was delivered, quantifying where appropriate. Finish off with relevant educational and personal information at the bottom of the page. Final note: Do not add labels such as 'Curriculum Vitae' or even 'Achievements' - they are unnecessary and only take up space on the page. In the same vein, edit it ruthlessly and get rid of pronouns and prepositions that don't add to the information. Writing an effective executive CV by using this guidance you can be sure you have equipped yourself with the most powerful and impressive CV that will work for and not against you. Peter Fisher is an Executive Career Coach and Webmaster for http://www.Your-Career-Change.com where you can find everything you need to write an effective Executive CV Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Fisher You are here: Effective Executive CV Writng Return to Your Career Change home page. Executive CV Writing ServiceIf you need some help from me with writing an effective Executive CV for the more senior job positions such as Directors, Executives and Senior Managers, your CV will benefit from my own extensive experience as Managing Director and International Management Consultant. You can rely on my expertise to identify the most crucial issues which will focus your senior job CV like no other and align it precisely with your personal and career objectives. My own expertise has covered financial services, manufacturing including food production, pharmaceuticals, engineering and retail, plus sales and marketing. Following your order for your Executive CV Writing, I will contact you the same working day wherever possible and your CV will receive high priority. From the initial information you will supply, I will raise a list of specific questions to ensure a fully bespoke Executive CV for you. You will also receive a customized cover letter with my compliments and all for just £79.00 (79 GBP) Select the Executive CV Writing Service and order with PayPal... To get things moving quickly you can email your existing CV to me at peter[@]careerdesign.co.uk or you can enter your details into my Executive CV Workout online form and I will respond rapidly. Looking for more information about Executive CV Writing? Need an answer to an interview question? A CV or Resume layout? How to start Networking? Or some ideas of your options? Just enter your keyword in the search box below to find your answer on this site or anywhere else on the web. You will see some adverts that may be of interest since Google targets ads to your particular interests, but your results will be below that.   
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