In these challenging times how can HR step forward and add strategic business value around the Board Room table?

The one constant in all business organisations is change – and much of it currently is strategic. It may be identifying and implementing cost savings, a merger or acquisition project, turning around a failing business unit, exploiting new markets or other customer related projects. Whilst this all can make good business sense it will involve much time and effort to move such change related projects forward quickly and effectively. Often the HR function is only expected to contribute operationally with people related issues arising from such strategic projects, such as redundancy or re-training.

Most Executive CVs could be better set out and presented, and in some cases, significantly so. Although there is no unique method of creating and presenting your CV that propels the candidate to the top of the “must interview heap”, there are several ways that most CVs could be strengthened.

This article highlights three key areas of the Executive CV which from experience could be improved significantly. We also suggest steps you can take towards creating a powerful and interview winning CV.