Branded Executive Resume Writing, Executive Resume Writers, & LinkedIn Development

Authentically Branded Executive Resumes & LinkedIn Development
We help you to define your mission to serve others and pull out your key metrics to attract better roles and justify higher salaries.

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Executive Resume Writing + Executive Coaching = An Authentically Branded Resume that Justifies Your Higher Salary

At Ascend5, we use BOTH level-specific resume writers and executive coaches to develop your unique brand on your resumes and build a business case to justify the salary you deserve. Coaches work 1-on-1 virtually to brand your value and showcase your proven track record because they truly know how to scaffold you up in your particular role. It also helps our clients to get authentically clear and confident in their abilities which are needed to confidently interview well and land offers in such a competitive environment.

Let's start with your branded resume and LinkedIn profile.

Leadership roles are highly competitive. We carve out your unique brand and value into your marketing collateral (resume, LinkedIn profile, etc.) with an Executive Coach (who understands your level and role) to get you authentically confident. Our executive writing framework was developed by recruiters and marketers.

Results Include:
✓Attracts high-quality roles 10X faster because it is well-organized and your value is showcased.
✓Recruiters can easily connect the dots that you are perfect for this role.
✓Gets you authentically confident in your abilities to go for these highly competitive roles by working with an executive coach to pull out your unique value.
✓Linkedin profiles get noticed much more often by recruiters for new roles due to being optimized and branded well.
✓Justifies higher salaries of $20K - $100K+ (depending on your level).

Do you have a resume that conveys the value you bring to your roles?

See resume examples here.

Our Branded Resume & LinkedIn Development Services for Mid to C-Level

Attract high-quality roles and justify your highest salary.

BRAND: Executive Resume Writing
We develop and brand your resume & cover letter. Option to add LinkedIn development
Our resume format gets you noticed 10X faster and typically justifies higher salaries of $20K-$100K+ by showcasing your results and value.

60-Day Interview and Satisfaction Guarantee. See more here.

Purchase BRAND MID-EXEC Resume & Cover Letter $399

Purchase BRAND PREMIUM -MID-EXEC Resume, Cover Letter, & LinkedIn $599

Purchase BRAND C-LEVEL Resume, Cover Letter, & LinkedIn $799

What's in the Package?

Branded Resume & Cover Letter

Pick resume template here and pay (they all have the same framework).
Executive resume writer transfers (skill level varies with package level).
Receive a 1-hour virtual branding session with a level-specific executive coach to dial business track record, results, unique value, and career metrics via Zoom. Option to add additional branding sessions for $149 hour for executives and $199 for C-level.
Includes a cover letter for 1 role and a post-interview thank you letter template to use.
Once you are a client of ours, you have the option to add LinkedIn development for $149 to be recruiter ready. LinkedIn Development comes with BRAND PREMIUM AND ELITE packages.
Get unlimited revisions during the process.

The difference in levels:

C-Level - We use C-Level Writer, 2+ Hour Branding Session(s) with a C-Level executive coach. Receive a branded resume with graphics that convey your story, performance, unique value, and successes.
All have the option to receive a board member resume, bio, or infographic (your choice) for an additional $200 at checkout.

Color, photos, and look can easily be changed during the branding process.

RESULTS:

✓Get clear on the value and results that you bring to companies.
✓Get authentically confident in your abilities.
✓ Get noticed 10X faster.
✓Attract high-quality roles.
✓Justify higher salaries up to $100K+.
✓Become recruiter-ready on your LinkedIn profile to receive more opportunities.

Questions about our resume process?
Your resume gets you noticed by hiring managers exponentially faster and typically resides in the top 5% of the pile.

Overview

We build and develop your personally branded marketing communications depending on your package that could include:

6-second glance skimmable resume (2-column resumes are not easily skimmable)
Cover letter template with an example that is easy to repurpose for your own use.
We give you instructions to copy resume components into your LinkedIn profile so it is recruiter-ready.
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Our Goal: To get you noticed quicker, give you the authentic confidence needed to job search effectively, and get you the salary you deserve. You'll use these metrics and proven track record throughout your entire job search process: networking, interviewing, and salary negotiations.

Your Brand

We work together to develop your BRAND VALUE and align you to the market by asking you curated questions applicable to your position and industry. Utilizing our Value Scope™ methodology, you work with a brand strategist via screen share (ZOOM). Send us a job or 2 to use to align your resume to your intended role and use their marketing terminology if it is helpful. Topics covered include:

Your targeted positions (based on your growth strategy)
Authentic differentiated brand (your unique value)
Job market alignment (market fit and keyword optimization)
Accomplishments (the full depth and breadth of your biggest wins)
Your value proposition (top strengths and abilities)
Metrics that sell your value

This is not your standard resume writing service. We work with you to really dial in all that you are and mold it into a solid brand that speaks to the ways you bring value to companies.

Keyword Optimization & Alignment to 1 Role

You can use our keyword optimization software for free so that you can keyword optimize your resume for every job to get you past the HR applicant tracking systems (ATSs). You actually have to do this for EVERY job because there are different words in each description; keyword optimizing your resume one time is not enough.

Here are examples of why a resume may not pass through an ATS. (a job description vs. your resume):

Different skills terminology: The description uses "managing projects" and you use "project management". X
Singular vs. Plural: It states "programs" and you use "program". X
Different trait terminology: It states "data-driven" and you use "analytical". X

You have to use the EXACT keywords to score, which is why you need a keyword optimization software to run it through EVERY time you apply to a new job online to assure you achieve a high score, or else all efforts are lost in your application process. If you are passing your resume through networking, then don't worry about this effort.

That's why we show you how to do this using our keyword optimization software via a video. You are investing in a job marketing campaign and we want to make sure you get an A+.

Cover Letter

How much time do you put into a cover letter today when many are not even read? See this article by Monster or this one by Top Resume. The data is all over the place, and based on our experience, it does help your case, but keep it simple.

Your cover letter template has 3 items:

A) Why do you want to work for the company? (short paragraph)

B) Your value prop overview statement (short paragraph)

C) Answers to their top 4-5 requirements which means to copy it from the job description into a bulleted format, bold it, and answer below (not bolded) how you meet it and can actualize their needs. "Paint the transformation you can make for the company."

In the Executive package, we craft a custom cover letter template for you. We can do this in your resume or externally in a separate cover letter.

This makes it SO EASY for recruiters/hiring managers to see how your abilities align with their needs. Combine your cover letter and resume together into one PDF. Otherwise, your cover letter might never be read. Recruiters and hiring managers will LOVE YOU!

LinkedIn Profile

We give you simple instructions on how to optimize, brand, and personalize your LinkedIn profile so hiring managers and recruiters can find you to offer job opportunities. Learning how to quickly do this will ensure you continue to keep this up as your progress in your career. In Mid/Executive packages, we develop your LinkedIn profile for you.

Resumes will be replaced someday soon by a digital version, and right now, that's LinkedIn. Hiring managers and recruiters are now scouring talent on LinkedIn due to their innovative recruitment tools. You have a greater chance of receiving more job opportunities during your career if your LinkedIn profile is developed/optimized in the following ways:

Be keyword optimized for your position and industry so recruiters can find you.
Show you are well connected in your industry (ideally 500+).
Convey your proven track record in your experience and summary.
Market yourself as an influencer or thought leader by posting or forwarding great articles.
Show social proof that you are a great person professionally (through recommendations).
We'll even add a tagline on the background photo for your brand.

*You can add so much more to your LinkedIn that showcases what you create, sell, present, or post (blogs, events, speaking engagements, social media postings, professional websites, videos, etc.)

Timeline, Guarantee, & Results

Our Timeline, Guarantee, & Results

Our affordable and highly effective process can be done within 4 -7 days. Because we transfer and then jump on our session with you, you will be able to have your resume within 24-48 hours of our session.

Job searching is similar to selling consultative services (your services) based on your annual salary ($100K-$500K+).

As our research has shown, it's not the most talented people who get hired, but those who can align their value to the position's needs and stand out in some unique way (track record, unique skill sets, networking abilities, etc.). Every person has their own UNIQUE abilities. Let's clarify yours so you stand out in front of your competition.

See our guarantee here.

Results include:
-Resumes stand out in top 5% and contiuously receive positive feedback from recruiters/hiring managers due to our layout.
-You have greater confidence due to in-depth process.
-You quickly get 2-5xs the number of interviews than with your previous resume.
-You’re able to negotiate a salary of ~7-10% higher due to better results.
-You are able to reach out 10X faster through our Accelerated Job Marketing service- we have a 95% success rate for finding jobs. 

Our guarantee: We stand behind our work! If you are unhappy with the progress of any coaching package, we will cease your package upon request and refund you for any unused services. We only have a few select coaches who have worked with 100s of executives and professionals over the years. They work tirelessly to make sure you are branded and marketed well so you attract high-level positions and can negotiate for the salary you deserve.

Examples

Examples of the Development Process: Below is an example of one that is currently being developed and we are looking at different header options (names and photo have been changed out for privacy). Option to add photo or not. (left to right: resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, infographic)

See our resume template framework here.

Our modern templates with or without photos:

Send us your resume and we will suggest a package: Submit your resume here.

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Need a graduate or professional resume?

Once you're branded well and. your marketing collateral has been developed (resume & LinkedIn profile)...

...we'll strategically aim you for your targeted roles and salary.

Learn about how we can reverse recruit you into a new role.

An authentic personal brand can make a lasting impact and drive ROI.

As our research has shown, a corporate brand is not enough today. People are overloaded with information and are searching for meaning which is why connecting with a leader who has something real to say, makes all of the difference in the world.

And unfortunately, the intelligent people who often have the ability to make the most impact, aren't comfortable being in front of a camera or telling their story. Look at all of the positivity and pushback Brené Brown had when giving her first Ted Talk. It is not easy to be in the spotlight.

This is why it is that much more important to find your authentic voice when leading others. At Ascend5, we support leaders to develop their own personal brands that serve their mission in their work. It becomes the law of attraction where others want to rally around you to help you see your mission through.

We can develop an infographic to showcase your proven track record and leadership abilities...

This helps paint the transformation you can make for other companies.

...Or create a video that you can use on your LinkedIn profile.

This gives people a feel for your personality and leadership style. We can even interview you for a leadership spotlight on our site.

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What clients are saying...

Strategy leader landed a new role through multiple opportunities that came from his resume/LinkedIn development; opportunity included a salary increase; a 20X ROI.
"This set looks awesome. You guys did a great job. I have been very impressed with the experience and the final product. You have been flexible, consultative, and overall accommodating to get me in the best position possible. Looking forward to getting this out on the market. It's a much better representation of me. Thank you!!!!!" - Aaron H. VP of Strategy.

Data Engineer landed a new role through multiple opportunities that came from his resume/LinkedIn development; opportunity included a salary increase; a 30X ROI.
"I just wanted to let you know that I accepted an offer last week and will be starting Monday, October 25th. After you updated my LinkedIn profile and resume, I was BOMBARDED with great opportunities. I just wanted to say thanks so much for all your hard work. I couldn't have done it without you."-Andrew H., Data Engineer.

Executive client in process of landing a new role; results are soon to be determined.
"This process was extremely helpful. Gave me a great boost of confidence." -Janell W., Director of Programs

Schedule a Quick Call or Text Our Team

Let's start with your branded resume and LinkedIn profile.

Questions about our resume process? Your resume gets you noticed by hiring managers exponentially faster and typically resides in the top 5% of the pile.

An authentic personal brand can make a lasting impact and drive ROI.

We can develop an infographic to showcase your proven track record and leadership abilities...

...Or create a video that you can use on your LinkedIn profile.

What clients are saying...

Questions about our resume process?
Your resume gets you noticed by hiring managers exponentially faster and typically resides in the top 5% of the pile.