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Return To Resume Article Archive   Search the Article Archives How Does YOUR Resume Rate Among The Best? Take This 30-Second Quiz! By Wayne Richardson What makes an executive resume genuinely effective? Why do employers give priority to some resumes while applications from other talented candidates are often ignored or discarded? What are gatekeepers really looking for when reviewing resumes? How can YOUR resume give you undeniable advantage in this market and lead to more interviews and offers? Take the following 30-second quiz that will help you turn your resume from humdrum to outstanding. Give yourself 1 point for each a answer, 0 points for each b: MY RESUME MAKES ME LOOK LIKE AN: a). Executive with unique knowledge and several unmatched skill sets b). Executive whose background is generally accepted by the market MY RESUME READS LIKE A: a). Strategic executive proposal b). An attractive template format MY RESUME MAINLY FOCUSES ON: a). My signature executive value and leadership potential b). Descriptions of past duties and accomplishments THE CONTENT OF MY RESUME IS: a). Decisively inimitable, incomparable and compelling b). Filled with borrowed words and phrases that sound good THE OVERALL THEME OF MY RESUME IS: a). 'Here is what you can gain from hiring me' b). 'Here is what other companies gained from hiring me' RESULTS: 4 points or more - congratulations, your resume is clearly a winning document, ranks in the top 5% of resumes, and promotes you effectively. 3 points or less - your resume probably undersells your candidacy and you may be missing out on some of the better career opportunities. Copyright (c) http://www.ABCExecutiveResumes.com This article may be downloaded and distributed providing the copyright notice is displayed. All rights reserved. About the Author: Article provided by Wayne Richardson of www.ABCExecutiveResumes.com, one of the leading executive resume firms since 1984. Wayne has over two decades of experience in the executive recruitment industry. If you are seeking a senior management or an executive position, get a FREE resume review at http://www.ABCExecutiveResumes.com Accounting Resume

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