PREFACE

As an executive conducting a job search, you might never have had to write a résumé before, and you might be feeling unsure of where to start. This book provides an easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date guide on best practices for writing your Executive Résumé. How to Write a Stellar Executive Résumé takes you through the résumé-writing process step by step, from thinking through your approach to creating a professional format, crafting effective branding statements and bullets, and handling specific challenges.

Whether you are a résumé writer catering to executives or a senior-level job seeker, you will learn valuable tips to write a STELLAR résumé!

This book is a living document. When résumé trends change, I will be sure to update the book so you stay on top of current best practices. If you have a question about any part of the book, or think I’ve missed something, I’m always available to clarify points or add items that would add value. I look forward to having you as part of The Essay Expert’s readership community at theessayexpert.com.

—BRENDA BERNSTEIN, THE ESSAY EXPERT
MADISON, WISCONSIN, 2017