New York offers tremendous professional opportunity, but it also means competing in a sophisticated and highly-competitive market.
A generic resume rarely communicates the depth of an accomplished career.
Your professional brand should clearly establish:
- Who you are as a leader.
- Where you create the greatest value.
- The problems you are equipped to solve.
- Your most important career accomplishments.
- What differentiates you from other candidates?
- Where you are positioned to go next.
The objective is to position you for your future.
Executive Resume Writing
Instead of filling a page with job duties, I work with you to identify the achievements and career stories that demonstrate your value.
Executive resume strategy will focus on:
- Leadership and organizational impact
- Revenue and business growth
- Strategic planning
- Operations and transformation
- Team development
- Change management
- Innovation
- Client or stakeholder relationships
- Market expansion
- Turnaround initiatives
- Cross-functional leadership
A Professional Addendum page (great as a leave behind after an interview) and to sneak in a third or fourth page to your resume.
Might include:
A Career Memory Page
Additional Wins!
Testimonials
Publications and Website links
A “What I do Best” page
LinkedIn & Executive Digital Branding
Your resume may introduce your experience, but your professional presence doesn’t end there.
LinkedIn has become an important part of executive branding, networking, recruiter visibility, and professional credibility.
I will align your LinkedIn presence with your executive resume.
Services may include:
- LinkedIn Profile development / optimization
- LinkedIn audit reports
- A Custom LinkedIn Banner (The Creative Advantage)
Career Transition & Executive Repositioning
Sometimes the next move isn’t simply the next job.
You may be:
- Pursuing a C-suite opportunity
- Transitioning into a new industry
- Targeting a board position
- Re-entering the job market
- Moving from entrepreneurship into corporate leadership
- Moving from corporate leadership into an entrepreneurial role
- Finding a purposeful Encore Career after you’ve retired
- Considering pivoting to an entirely new professional direction
These situations require executive career positioning.
Executive Career Documents
Depending on your career goals, your strategy may include more than one document.
The Creative Advantage provides services that may include:
Executive Resumes
That showcase leadership, accomplishments, progression, and strategic impact.
LinkedIn Profiles
That build a professional online presence consistent with your executive brand.
Executive & Professional Bios
To tell your professional story in a format designed for leadership, speaking, networking, websites, board opportunities, or professional introductions.
Value Proposition / Cover Letters
That create stronger introductions for targeted opportunities.
Board Resumes & CVs
To position leadership experience for opportunities beyond a traditional corporate resume.
30-60-90-Day Plans
Plans that demonstrate strategic thinking and readiness for a new leadership opportunity.
“The Over 50 Job Seeker”
“The Experience Never Retires ™” Method
These services are currently part of The Creative Advantage’s broader career-document offerings. (The Creative Advantage)
I specialize in helping experienced professionals communicate their value by creating a modern, focused next step career presentation.
The strategy may involve emphasizing relevant recent experience, leadership, current expertise, professional development, technology, and accomplishments while carefully managing older career history and education. (The Creative Advantage)
Why Work With Me?
I am a Master Resume Writer, Credentialed Career Manager, Certified Professional Resume Writer, and Certified Digital Career Strategist who has served clients throughout metro New York/New Jersey and virtually across the United States since 2009. (The Creative Advantage)
My clients include professionals and leaders across finance, technology, operations, healthcare, sales, business leadership, law, government, and numerous other fields. My Testimonial Page reflects successful executives such as CEO, CIO, CFO and COO as well as other senior professionals. (The Creative Advantage)
Credentials are only part of the process.
The real work begins with understanding you, your career, accomplishments, personality, challenges, goals, and what you want your next chapter to look like.
Serving Executives & Professionals Throughout New York
The Creative Advantage collaborates virtually with clients throughout New York, including professionals in:
New York City • Manhattan • Brooklyn • Queens • Bronx • Staten Island • Westchester County • Long Island • Rockland County • Albany • Buffalo • Rochester • Syracuse • and throughout New York State.
Wherever you’re located, you can receive one-on-one strategic career and professional resume services without needing to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with executives in New York City?
Yes. I work virtually with executives, senior professionals, and job seekers throughout New York City and the greater New York metropolitan area.
Do I have to live near your New Jersey office?
No. I serve clients virtually, so New York professionals can work with me regardless of location.
Can you help me transition into an executive position?
Yes. Career positioning is especially important when moving from management or senior management into an executive role. Your resume and professional brand need to emphasize leadership, strategic contribution, measurable impact, and executive-level value.
Can you rewrite my LinkedIn profile as well as my resume?
Yes. LinkedIn profile services are available and can be coordinated with your resume so your professional branding remains consistent. (The Creative Advantage)
Can you help if I’m over 50 and worried about age discrimination?
Yes. I specialize in collaborating with experienced professionals and job seekers over 50. With my proprietary “Experience Never Retires™ Method” I focus on presenting relevant experience, current capabilities, leadership strengths, accomplishments, and professional value while avoiding unnecessary elements that can make a resume appear dated. (The Creative Advantage)
Executive Career Strategy & Professional Resume Writing
Below are answers to some of the most common questions about working with Laura Slawson, Executive Career Strategist / Master Resume Writer at The Creative Advantage.
What is the difference between a resume writer and a Master Resume Writer?
A Master Resume Writer has achieved an advanced professional credential demonstrating a high level of expertise in resume strategy, writing, positioning, and presentation.
I pride myself in being one of only a select few Master Resume Writers worldwide.
As a Master Resume Writer, Credentialed Career Manager, Certified Professional Resume Writer, and Certified Digital Career Strategist, I approach my client’s career materials from a broader career-management perspective, not simply rewriting job descriptions.
I bridge the gap between AI and human-storytelling. (The Creative Advantage)
What does an Executive Career Strategist do?
An Executive Career Strategist looks beyond the resume to help you determine how your experience, accomplishments, leadership strengths, and professional value should be positioned for your next opportunity.
The goal is to create a clear, clean, organized, consistent career message across your resume, LinkedIn profile, professional bio, cover letter, executive portfolio, and other career-marketing materials.
Do you only work with executives?
No. While I work extensively with executives and senior-level professionals, The Creative Advantage also works with mid-career professionals, professionals making a career change, individuals returning to the workforce, retirees and soon to be retired professionals who want to reposition themselves for their next opportunity.
What is an Executive VIP Package?
An Executive VIP Package is for clients who want premier service and expedited turnaround within a one-week timeframe. (The Creative Advantage)
Do you work with clients in New York and New Jersey?
Yes. The Creative Advantage serves professionals throughout New York and New Jersey, as well as clients virtually throughout the United States. Laura’s office is based in Bergen County, New Jersey, and she has served metro NY/NJ clients since 2009. (The Creative Advantage)
Do we have to meet in person?
No. Career strategy and resume-development services are managed through private phone consultations and virtual communication, making it convenient to work together regardless of where you live or work.
How much does executive resume writing or career strategy cost?
Every client has different experience, career goals, and document needs.
I recommend beginning with a complimentary consultation to discuss your goals and determine which services make the most sense for you. (The Creative Advantage)
How do I get started?
Start by scheduling a complimentary consultation with Laura.
During your conversation, you can discuss where you are in your career, what you would like to accomplish next, and which career strategy and professional branding services can help you move forward with confidence.
Ready for Your Next Career Move?
Your career has a story. Make sure employers, recruiters, decision-makers, and professional contacts understand the value behind it.