By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés Most executives have exceptional accomplishments — but fail to quantify them. In a competitive 2025 market where executive search firms scan hundreds of profiles daily, numbers are no longer optional. They are the difference between getting an interview and getting ignored. Recruiters, CHROs, and CEOs…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés Few topics create more confusion — or more bad advice — than executive résumé length. Should it be 1 page? 2 pages? 3 pages? Does the “one-page rule” still apply? Do executives get exceptions? Do recruiters prefer shorter or longer? This debate has been misunderstood…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés Most executives spend 20+ years building their careers — but only about 20 minutes selecting a résumé template. And that decision alone can determine whether your résumé gets: Read Ignored Misparsed Downgraded Or immediately trashed by ATS The truth is this: Most executive resume templates…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés Most executives searching online for “executive resume examples” end up downloading templates that actually hurt their candidacy. Why? Because a modern executive resume is not a template — it is a strategic positioning document built to influence decision-makers at the highest levels. In 2025, recruiters,…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés LinkedIn is no longer a digital résumé — it is a global leadership billboard. For CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CTOs, CHROs, SVPs, and rising executives, your LinkedIn profile is one of the highest-leverage assets in your entire career. It influences: Executive search visibility Board opportunities Investor…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés Every great executive has a story — but very few know how to tell it. Executives often focus on credentials, titles, and responsibilities. But the most successful leaders are the ones who understand how to transform their background, decisions, and achievements into a leadership narrative…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés Boards don’t hire executives. They select governors of the enterprise. Yet most candidates submit the same document they used for corporate roles when pursuing board opportunities. A board-ready resume is fundamentally different from an executive resume. It requires a different voice, a different structure, a…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés For years, executives have heard a myth: “ATS doesn’t matter for C-suite and VP roles.” That is false. In 2025, applicant tracking systems (ATS) screen almost all résumés — including executive submissions. Whether you’re applying through a CEO search, Fortune 500 portal, PE-backed portfolio company,…
By Keith Lawrence Miller, M.A., Founder – Ivy League Résumés Most executives assume their experience “speaks for itself.” Unfortunately, it doesn’t. In 2025’s highly competitive market, even CEOs, COOs, and CFOs get screened out because their résumé communicates the wrong things — or fails to communicate the right things. The résumé must establish leadership altitude,…
Introduction: Because Great Leaders Keep Learning The executive job market is evolving faster than ever. New technologies, shifting leadership expectations, and emerging hiring trends mean even the most seasoned professionals need to stay informed, current, and adaptive. At Ivy League Résumés, we believe that insight is power — and the right resources can elevate your…
