Dear Frustrated:

I certainly understand your frustration. You feel that you fit the opportunity squarely - why aren't they contacting you?

I would suggest you consider a couple of thoughts in regard to executive resumes:

Executive resumes are expected to deliver more than matching skill sets; in fact, they are expected to compel the reader based on your ability to brand yourself in key functional areas of "pain/trouble" that link to the type of pain/problem areas that companies you are trying to attract will respond to. Make sure that, the best you can, you are relating your experiences (challenges - actions - results) directly to the types of challenges you would face upon hitting the ground running with this target company(ies).

I know that sounds tough to do - but it IS possible to be more compelling with your message than most resumes I have seen. Researching companies' needs is key to doing this, and such proactive activity will set you apart !! :- )

Executive resumes also must pair accomplishments with the nuances of leadership (critical thinking/problem-solving/being a visionary/having composure, etc.). This aspect of executive resume writing often is tricky, as it must be a subtle injection of such nuances, inferences injected within achievements and other statements (rather than a laundry listing of adjectives that dull the reader's senses).

This is only a sampling of the complexity of strategies/tactics tied to crafting an executive resume message. Please do not be discouraged - instead, I would suggest considering this an opportunity to rethink your personal branding strategy and how to tweak or even totally revamp your message for compelling results!

Kind regards,
Coach Barrett
Master Resume Writer