Your Resume Isn't The Starting Point-Your Career Data Vault Is
Briefly

Executives often believe their experience is self-evident, which can lead to costly assumptions during job searches. Resumes receive minimal attention, especially when candidates lack clarity about their impact. A strategic approach is necessary, requiring a personal career data vault that includes a repository of results and contributions. Without preparation, many executives struggle to articulate their value in interviews and on platforms like LinkedIn, hindering their job search success. Developing a career data vault before actively seeking opportunities is crucial for showcasing unique value.
Your career data vault is your inventory-your raw materials, proof of impact and future messaging toolkit.
Qualified candidates are overlooked for leadership roles simply because their impact wasn't immediately clear.
You can't rely on memory or gut instinct to win top leadership roles.
Executives need a personal repository of results, scope and strategic contributions, which is what I call the 'career data vault.'
Read at Forbes
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