10 things you should know about creating a resume for a high-level IT position

The resume of the experienced IT professional needs to emphasize technical accomplishments and successful projects. These tips will help you build a targeted resume that attracts the type of offers you're looking for.

Building a resume that will help you land a higher-level IT job is quite different from building the average resume to land an entry-level IT job. This list of suggestions is geared specifically to producing a resume that's designed to showcase those aspects of your experience and accomplishments that will portray you as a candidate for an upper-level spot. For example:

• Don't list certification exams--or at least minimize the impact of this list. The average IT pro might want to list exams passed to build up a resume, but it marginalizes the real-world experience and accomplishments of a veteran IT pro.


• Include examples of work, if possible. For instance, maybe you've written articles for an online magazine or built an e-commerce site. Include links to pertinent examples so potential clients/employers can see firsthand what you do.


• Seek advice from managers. Recruiters, agents, brokers, and human resource personnel are all different from managers. Managers want to see results, and they usually know how to spot a weak candidate. Run your resume by some managers you know and have them critique it for you.

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