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Some resume aficionados insist that there is no difference between an executive resume and a standard resume for a less experienced junior person. The experts also disagree on the length of an executive resume.
Let's take it from the top. Are all resumes--administrative assistant or CEO--essentially the same? No.
The purpose of a non-executive resume is to familiarize an employer with your background so that you are considered for a job you really want. Compared with resumes of junior-level candidates, an executive resume should try to give more concise statements focusing on achievements, according to Lawrence Alter, president of L.D.A. Enterprises, Ltd., an outplacement and career management firm in Minneapolis.
Alter's all-purpose definition of a resume: "A biographical sketch of your background that is designed to stimulate the reader to action by communicating a concise, compelling and motivating picture of the value you offer their organization."
Mark Jaffee, president of executive search firm Wyatt & Jaffe in Minneapolis, has a different take on the executive resume. Jaffe's clients include General Electric, Gateway Inc., Maxtor Corp. and First Data Corp. Jaffee calls his company a "boutique firm" because he only places senior executives.
According to Jaffee, the purpose of a resume is to get an interview without misrepresenting your talents …
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