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These directories are quite expensive but can be found in a good business library.
RESUME PREPARATION
The process of seeking an executive position dictates that most introductions will be made primarily by the written word. Therefore, it is imperative that the resume and cover letter be carefully prepared and professionally reproduced. The resume should be structured bearing in mind two concurrent goals: First, it is a sales document intended to result in an interview invitation. Second, it should be an accurate portrayal of credentials and career achievements.
Since the resume will be scanned first to determine whether it is relevant for a given position, it should be limited to two pages and laid out in a logical fashion. Critical academic and professional credentials, as well as, titles, employers, and dates of employment should be highlighted by typeface and their positioning on the page. Because credentials and present responsibility levels are so important in the initial screening process, it is recommended that the credential and the section describing the most recent or current employer appear on one page. The desired impact is to provide information that is easily understood and, through good use of white space, makes a pleasing appearance.
The resume content must be well written, results oriented and an honest description of the career achievements to which legitimate claim can be made. Under each major employer, include a one or two sentence description of the nature of the company and/or the critical sub-organization so that the reader will understand the size, nature, and objective of the employing organizations. This should be followed by a brief statement of the re-sponsibilities, which will indicate the scope of each position.
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