💰 The Resume That Landed a $1.2MM Offer

I recently worked with a Wealth Management Executive to land a seven-figure job offer, representing a nearly 30% increase in total compensation from where he’d been.

He had been laid off in March and was spinning his wheels in the job market for about 6 weeks. He was sending out resume after resume, networking, and still coming up short.

The Before:

Where we started was nowhere near the caliber needed to make an impression at the level my client was hoping for. To play at an Executive level, the narrative has to change, but the before resume was full of responsibility language, didn’t sell ANY of the value that he generates, and the format felt more like a new grad resume than an experienced senior leader.

The After:

Here's how we crafted a standout resume that caught the attention of a Senior Executive:

1. Compelling Header and Summary: We started with a clear header and a powerful summary that highlighted Kendrick's expertise in institutional sales and wealth management.

2. Highlighting Key Achievements: We dedicated a section to Kendrick's key career wins, showcasing impressive statistics like a 331% YoY increase in referral activity.

3. Core Competencies: Listing core competencies helped quickly communicate Kendrick's areas of expertise.

4. Detailed Work Experience: Each role in Kendrick's work experience was detailed with key achievements, emphasizing quantifiable results.

By focusing on these elements, the client’s resume effectively communicated his value, leading to a significant job offer.

The client applied to several roles and followed up with decision makers on LinkedIn, sending a copy of his resume with a brief note. Within 2 hours, the owner of a large wealth management firm responded and said he liked how clear and straightforward the client’s resume was… he was impressed. He wanted to meet as soon as possible to discuss a new role he’d been thinking about.

Fast forward 3 weeks later and the client had met the owner, the team, and a few members of the board. He texted me and told me he’d nailed it— an offer letter was being sent over offering him a base salary + incentive structure that meant he’d be making just over $1.2MM at baseline target.

Will every resume land a 7-figure gig? Unfortunately not. But a clear, compelling, impact driven resume opens more doors. And when you walk through more doors, you get more offers.

In applying these tweaks to your own resume, remember— show, don’t tell. Don’t tell your reader what you’ve done, show them the impact you generate when you do what you do.