case study - cv / resume makeover in cio magazine (sept 2013)
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Successful CIO and IT Consultant - major awards and very successful career - was getting no interviews from people outside his network (recruiters & hiring managers). http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=9384821&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile http://www.careerdefense.com http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=nav_responsive_sub_nav_edit_profile Basic problem was that his CV buried his strongest points under unnecessary verbiage. Also, his strongest material was locked up inside his head - he did show the very details that recruiters and hiring managers are looking for.TRANSCRIPT
BEFORE & AFTER CASE STUDY
OLD CV / RESUME Average Resume: Not horrible, but not good enough Not competitive: Attracting few interviews Low impact: No energy and nothing stands out Boring: Too long and too dense Weak content: No “success stories,” and strongest points
are buried under text
NEW CV / RESUME Result: Immediate interest from recruiters who ignored his previous
resume – now he’s getting stronger interest and more interviews.
New content: Success stories make a candidate look very compelling to hiring managers. Success stories show your potential and “value proposition” very quickly.
High impact Intro: Makes a favorable impression in the first milliseconds. Headings & subheadings ensure readers are never lost.
Versatile: One resume with 2 configurations: A 1-page networking bio or a full 3-page CV / resume.
Old Resume:Page 4 of 4 pages
Old Resume4 pages
Old Resume4 pages
Old Resume4 pages
Old ResumePage 4 of 4 pages
New ResumePage 1 of 3 pages
New ResumePage 2 of 3 pages
New ResumePage 3 of 3 pages
Use as a 3-pageCV/ resume for corporate jobs
Notes: One “Bio Flyer” withTwo Configurations
Use as a 1-page networking bio for consulting gigs or
informal networking