{"id":157021,"date":"2025-11-21T14:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/?p=157021"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:19:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:19:07","slug":"webinar-summary-from-experience-to-influence-elevating-your-executive-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/career-advice\/cv-and-interview-tips\/webinar-summary-from-experience-to-influence-elevating-your-executive-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Webinar Summary: From experience to influence \u2013 Elevating your executive r\u00e9sum\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Webinar was held on Zoom – Tuesday, 18 November 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presenters: John Baker, Executive Coach & Angela Franks, Managing Director, Frazer Jones Australia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In today\u2019s competitive executive job market, standing out starts with a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 that truly reflects your unique value. This insightful webinar, hosted by Angela Franks and executive coach John Baker, tackled the challenges and opportunities of crafting an executive r\u00e9sum\u00e9 that opens doors and influences decision-makers. With decades of experience in executive search, coaching, and HR recruitment, John and Angela shared practical strategies, market insights, and candid advice to help senior professionals elevate their personal brand on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

R\u00e9sum\u00e9 vs. CV:<\/strong>
The distinction matters\u2014especially across markets. In Australia, the terms are often used interchangeably, but globally, a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is a concise marketing document (ideally two pages), while a CV is a comprehensive career history. Tailor your approach to the audience and sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purpose and Structure:<\/strong>
Your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is a marketing tool, not an autobiography. Its sole purpose is to get you noticed and invited to an interview. The first page is critical: it should quickly communicate who you are, what you do, and your career highlights. Avoid generic summaries of yourself, such as \u201cengaging with strong learning agility, strong problem solver, pragmatic and data driven\u201d \u2014make your profile specific, engaging, and authentic. AI-generated summaries are very obvious too (see below for AI advice).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tailoring for Audience:<\/strong>
One size does not fit all. Different sectors (corporate, private equity, government, NFP) expect different emphases\u2014achievements, outcomes, or responsibilities. Always adapt your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 to the expectations and language of your target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achievements Over Responsibilities:<\/strong>
Especially at the executive level, focus on outcomes and impact rather than listing duties. Recruiters and Boards want to know what you delivered, not just what you were responsible for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing Gaps and Context:<\/strong>
Be transparent about career gaps\u2014don\u2019t leave room for speculation. Provide context for each role, including company size and scope, to help readers understand your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partnering with Recruiters:<\/strong>
Build genuine relationships with reputable recruiters. Communication should be concise and purposeful\u2014quality over quantity in both applications and follow-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology and Trends:<\/strong>
Understand how automation and AI are used in recruitment. While AI can help with research, avoid using it to write your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 or cover letter\u2014recruiters can spot generic, AI-generated content, and it rarely stands out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n