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Just because an executive resume is long, however, doesn't mean it should be wordy. The same good writing described in the 12 Step Resume Process is even more important in an executive resume. Because the number of applicants for an executive position is generally not as large as for lower-level positions, every word of an executive's resume will be read many times before a decision is made. Make sure every word you write serves a purpose!
As a general rule, executive resumes should be conservative in style. Senior-level management is considered a very sober position with considerable responsibility, so there is no room for frivolity. That doesn't mean, however, that the design of an executive resume must be boring. The effective use of type style, white space, and discrete graphic lines can make your resume stand out from the crowd.
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From Designing the Perfect Resume, by Pat Criscito.
Copyright 2000.
Reprinted by arrangement with Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
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