Posted By: Heather Eagar On: 11/1/2009 1:39:13 PM In: Job Seeker - Resume Executives have the added pressure of really proving yourself to the employer through your resume. There are a few ways to do that.
Executive Resumes: Assuring You Offer Impressive ROI
As an executive, you are probably well aware of what the acronym ROI means: return on investment. In the world of business, you must always consider your ventures and ensure that every move you make brings in a return that made the investment well worth it.
As you know, companies must consider the same concept when looking at employees to hire. They must feel confident that they will receive a great return on their investment. If they’re not so sure, they won’t hire you. So how can you assure a company you can provide an impressive ROI? Here are a few ideas to consider …
Look at Your Revenue
If there were quantifiable parts to your previous job, you want to make sure to put them into numbers that will help illustrate your success. In terms of revenue, you can look at the number of prospects you brought in, as well as any deals you closed or increased volume in business you were responsible for.
For instance, you might note that you not only were able to slash hiring expenses by cutting advertising costs (advertised on free websites), but you were able to create a stellar staff that increased revenue by X amount of dollars over a year’s time. Being able to illustrate your successes in numbers helps to show a prospective employer just what type of return they can expect on their investment.
How Productive Was Your Staff?
In business, you know time is money, which is why companies are always looking for ways to squeeze the most productivity possible out of an eight-hour day. If you can look at productivity in practical terms, this is a good idea.
For example, you can look at the amount of time it took to complete a major project that resulted in a revenue increase of 3 percent for the year. Let’s say in simple terms that you were allotted 12 weeks of 40-hour per week shifts at $10/hr for 20 workers to complete a special project. This will cost you $96,000. However, you invested in a new training module that cost $500 per employee, as well as updated software for $10,000 that cut the project time down to 6 weeks, including paid training time. Your final cost for the project is $68,000, which means you saved the company $28,000, still increased the revenue by 3 percent, and was able to increase process efficiency so that the workers could be used to enhance other projects.
Other Numbers to Think About
If your segment of the company didn’t work in terms of revenue, you can still note numbers that represent progress. For instance, if your ran the customer service department of your company, you can look at the number of customers your department was responsible for, as well as increases in customer satisfaction. You might also look at the number of calls your department took, and the number of minutes spent on each call, to quantify your results.
Remember, just like on your previous jobs, prospective employers want to know their potential ROI when looking at candidates. Since this is something you’re used to doing, show them exactly why they should hire you by giving examples they can understand.
Are you an Executive in need of a job? Be sure your resume is the best it can be. Choose an executive resume writing service that is best for you and your situation. Do it today at http://www.ResumeLines.com
Comments
There have been no comments made on this article. Be the first to share your thoughts by using the form below.
