Perhaps the most common mistake made by executives on their resumes involves the way they present their job history.  Your resume shouldn’t simply be a chronological list of your work experiences.  It should be a representation of how you can benefit the potential employer.  Make sure your resume is achievement-oriented.  Present measurable achievements, such as specific dollar figures, that can help you demonstrate your abilities.

Another mistake is providing too much information.  If your career spans 20 years or more, it is critical to remember that your resume is not a life story.  Don’t go back more than 10 or 15 years in your work history.  Typically this data won’t be relevant and it will make your resume longer than it needs to be.  Hiring managers are busy; they want to see a resume that gets to the point.

This brings us to a third and final common mistake made by executives.  The language on your resume should be concise and free of highly industry-specific or company-specific jargon and acronyms.  Don’t be too wordy; summarize, using crisp, action-oriented language.

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