Executive Resume Writing + A Brand Strategy = An Authentically Branded Resume that Justifies Your Higher Salary
Executive Resume Writing + A Brand Strategy = An Authentically Branded Resume that Justifies Your Higher Salary
At Ascend5, we use BOTH level-specific resume writers and executive coaches (if needed) to develop your unique brand on your resumes and build a business case to justify the salary you deserve. Our goal is 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.
Just a few of the places our clients have found new roles.
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:
✓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?
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.
Branded Resume & Cover Letter + LinkedIn Development
| Package Feature/Comparison | BRAND EXECUTIVE/C-LEVEL | BRAND EXECUTIVE/C-LEVEL ELITE |
|---|---|---|
| Choose a resume template and color here (they all have the same framework). |  | |
| We assign you a level-specific writer (PRO, EXEC, C-LEVEL). | | |
| We align and keyword-optimize and align the resume to 1 role so you can apply right away. | | |
| We send you a custom video with how to brand your unique value and add metrics. | | |
| Jump on a virtual branding session for 30 (PRO), 60 (EXEC), or up to 120 minutes (C-LEVEL) with a level-specific executive coach who asks you high-level questions while working on your resume to enhance it, add metrics, and work with you to authentically find your value. | | |
| We develop a cover letter within the resume that saves you 1-hour of time for each role to which you apply. | | |
| Send back for 1 revision within 1 week. Elite packages have 3 revisions within 2 weeks of receiving the first draft. | 1 revision within 1 week. | 3 revisions within 2 weeks. For C-level- unlimited revisions for 1 month after receiving first draft. |
| Receive 1-month access to our Career5 platform with the Rapid Job Search Roadmap to help you cut your search time in 1/2. | | |
| Also includes: ✓Rapid Job Search Strategy– Learn how to cut your job search in 1/2 using our proven strategy ✓Scripts for Job Search – Thank you emails, networking emails, cover letter examples, and sample phone call scripts. ✓Alignment Video– We send you a video to show you how to align your new resume to new roles. ✓ Keyword Software – Use our software to keyword optimize for every job. | | |
| Receive a choice of a second resume targeted for board member roles or other roles, or an infographic. (For C-Level ELITE package only) | (For C-Level ELITE package only) | |
| For ELITE Packages, we develop your LinkedIn profile by mirroring our work completed on the resume, to your LinkedIn profile (we copy content, keyword-optimize, and ensure you are recruiter-ready). | We give you LinkedIn Instructions so you can develop it yourself. | |
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.
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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. 
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 
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.
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.
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