CIO Resumes That Prove You’re an Executive

Your CIO resume has one job. One function. One mandate.

That's to demonstrate—clearly, concisely, and effectively—that you are, first and foremost, a business leader. That you leverage your deep technical knowledge, vision, and experience to drive real change across the enterprise.

Your technology executive resume has to prove that you make every aspect of the enterprise better, more efficient, and more cost-effective. That you do a lot more than "keep the lights on.".

Your CIO Resume Needs to Tell a Compelling Executive Story

Every resume needs to tell a clear, concise story. That's true at all levels of your career—but far more so when you reach the C-suite. Every technology executive resume has to show not only what you've done, but who you are as a professional, as a leader, as an executive.

That means that you need something more than a dry recapitulation of the facts of your career. Every word, every bullet in your CIO resume has to contribute to a coherent story of who you are, what you've done—and what you can deliver in the future.

Your CIO Resume Needs to Show You're Qualified for a "Seat at the Big Table."

A solid technology executive resume has to show that you're a full partner with your peers in the C-suite, that you're completely and fully aligned with overarching business strategy and vision—and that you use your unique technical knowledge and abilities to make change happen, to grow competitiveness, to contain costs, and to enable revenue growth.

Of course, your CIO resume needs to show your technical expertise—but it also needs to clearly and effectively show that you’re a dynamic, business-savvy strategist and an effective, motivational team builder and leader—to clearly demonstrate that you bring much more than just technical chops to the table.

If you've made it to CIO—or you're one step away—you have all three of these qualities in good measure.

Does Your Technology Executive Resume Showcase All Three Core Qualities?

A winning technology executive resume requires a unique balance of technical depth, strategy, business vision, and leadership.

If your CIO resume is skewed in the wrong direction, the chances of getting a call for the next great opportunity may decrease.

The most common mistake I see in technology executive resumes—and in tech resumes more broadly—is too much emphasis on technology. That's logical, in a sense; as a technology leader that's your core competency and the key aspect of your early career.

But too much tech, ironically, can make you look low level or "lost in the weeds." That's why you need to make certain that you're showcasing leadership and vision equally with technical chops.

My Proven CIO Resume Writing Process

My resume writing process is unique in the industry. I don't ask my busy clients to fill out extensive questionnaires or worksheets. Instead, we'll talk in depth about what you've done, what you've accomplished. My IT resume process enables me not only to get a clear sense of what you've done—it also helps you see your career in a different way, and that's invaluable.

I've written resumes for established CIOs, for CIOs looking to move up, and for leaders one step from the C-suite. My clients have included CIOs of multibillion dollar enterprises, SMBs, and startups. This broad experience enables me to work closely with you to determine your unique value proposition—and to convey that value proposition powerfully, concisely, and effectively.

But I don't stop with the resume. I leverage my unique skillset to work with you throughout the process—from our initial conversation, through our comprehensive interview, to delivery of the strongest possible CIO resume to support your goals—and then building your CIO LinkedIn profile and providing the technology executive coaching you need to utilize the tools I've created to the best possible advantage.

My end-to-end approach ensures you are both well-armed and well-trained to win in today's extremely competitive and challenging CIO job market. There's clear, definite ROI on your investment in my services—in a faster, more streamlined, and less stressful job search.

I’m always completely upfront about pricing. The investment for my technology executive tier resume packages ranges from $1397-$2297. My full pricing can be found here.