Resume Preparation: The panelists stated repeatedly that the resume is a critical tool in evaluating each potential candidate's qualification. They search for key words and phrases, they review accomplishments, and are critical in assessing the quality of the written document. Remember, the first contact you have with potential employers is via paper. That paper must be perfect in its visual presentation and quality of the written word.

Why say.. "Responsible for administering all financial and administration functions for a large manufacturer. In addition, supervise MIS, human resources, safety and public relations. "When you could say..."Senior Executive with full responsibility for the strategic planning, development and management of the entire corporate finance and administrative function for a $28 million manufacturer. Hold concurrent executive responsibility for leading the corporation's MIS, human resources, safety and public relations affairs."

Why say..."Formed a human resources department for a new corporation in the high-tech industry. "When you could say..."Recruited to launch the start-up of a complete Human Resource organization for a newly incorporated high-tech venture. Given full autonomy for establishing policies and procedures, defining staffing and management requirements, developing a comprehensive benefits program, and building the entire HR infrastructure."

1. High-profile executive management position leading the complete corporate marketing and advertising organization.
2. Accepted high-visibility public relations assignment working with the executive management team to launch the company's introduction into the European marketplace.
3. High-Caliber presentation, negotiation and closing skill.
4. Catalyst for change, reengineering and performance improvement.
5. Experienced change agent successful in retraining all clinical care personnel to meet the challenges of health care initiatives in the year 2000.
6. Launched a series of organizational development initiatives in cooperation with new strategic plans for productivity/quality improvement.
7. Positioned corporation for fast-track growth throughout emerging markets.
8. Pioneered the introduction of a series of leading edge video teleconferencing technologies.
9. Transitioned business from start-up through accelerated growth to its current position as the #1 corporation in the hazardous materials remediation industry.
10. Created a dynamic sales culture to support the introduction of a new product portfolio.
11. Orchestrated a complete redesign of the MIS organization, introduced sophisticated technologies, and exceeded internal production objectives by 38%.
12. Redesigned corporate infrastructure to streamline/consolidate accounting, finance, and MIS functions.
13. Proactive in leading the corporation's strategic planning and product development initiatives.
14. Spearheaded the development of a new transportation and distribution operation.
15. Improved customer perceived satisfaction through retraining all front line personnel.
16. Led the sale/marketing of a complete portfolio of edutainment products. (Latest buzz word for educational entertainment technology)
17. Realigned health care benefits programs to expand coverage while reducing expenses to the corporation.
18. Accepted equity participation with start-up corporation providing international trade financing for development nations.
19. Fast-track promotion through a series of increasingly responsible administrative management positions.
20. Successful in leading corporations through critical start-up, turnaround and fast-track growth.
21. Provided vision and direction to reposition corporation and capitalize upon changes in technology and market demand.
22. Selected from a competitive group of more than 200 professional candidates for the number two position with the XYZ Corporation.