After working with more than 1,000 senior executives across industries, functions, and markets, a clear pattern emerged. Hiring decisions are not driven by qualifications. They are driven by psychology. This article distills what we’ve learned—not from testimonials or anecdotes, but from outcomes: interviews secured, offers made, compensation negotiated, and careers redirected at moments where the…
By Keith Lawerence Miller @ Ivy League Résumés If you’re reading this, you likely have one question on your mind: Is my resume really working — or is it holding back my next big opportunity? At the executive level, that question matters. Your resume isn’t just a document. It’s a strategic narrative that must…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., NCRW, PCC, BCC — Founder & Principal, Ivy League Résumés When senior leaders search online for resume help, what they often encounter are flashy “Top 10 Executive Resume Writing Services” lists or SEO-driven review pages. On the surface, these seem helpful — but for executives seeking career-defining outcomes, they’re often…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., NCRW, ECRE, PCC, BCC We all know what we look like—but only because we can look in a mirror. Take the mirror away, and suddenly the most familiar thing in our entire existence—our own face—becomes unknown to us. Human beings do not have the innate capacity to see themselves clearly…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés You’ve led teams. You’ve delivered results. You’ve built a strong career. And yet — your résumé isn’t getting interviews. If you’re a VP, SVP, GM, Director, or C-suite leader and you’re not seeing traction, the problem is rarely your experience. The problem is almost always…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés The rules of executive recruiting have changed dramatically. As organizations navigate digital transformation, global volatility, new governance expectations, and competitive labor markets, the expectations for C-suite talent have risen sharply. In 2025, your résumé isn’t just a record of your career — it is a…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés The executive job market has changed more in the last three years than in the previous twenty. Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries. Boards are tightening expectations. Companies are demanding measurable impact. Executive recruiters are operating differently. C-suite competition is increasing globally. What worked in 2018…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés Executives underestimate one of the most powerful pieces of digital real estate they own: their LinkedIn headline. In 2025, the LinkedIn headline is no longer a “tagline.” It is a positioning weapon, an SEO anchor, and the most visible summarization of your leadership brand across…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés An executive biography is one of the most influential documents a senior leader can possess — yet it’s often misunderstood, underdeveloped, or created as an afterthought. Unlike a résumé, your executive bio is a narrative brand asset. It positions you for: Board of Directors roles…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés Fortune 500 companies hire differently. Their expectations, standards, and screening processes are more rigorous, more competitive, and more strategically aligned than standard corporate hiring. If you want to land a leadership role inside a Fortune 500 company — whether VP, SVP, Director, GM, or enterprise…
