How Do I Write Achievement-Based Bullets?
Swap duty-focused lines for results. Use this formula: "Accomplished X by doing Y, resulting in Z." Numbers grab attention. They prove your impact at a glance.
Our CV Writing & Content insights help you craft an Interim Executive CV that wins interviews. We show you how to turn job duties into measurable achievements. Strong Fractional Executive Branding starts with clear, results-focused writing. Most candidates list responsibilities. Winners prove impact with numbers.
Key Writing & Content Topics
What Makes a Strong Professional Summary?
Your summary is prime real estate. Write 3-4 lines that position you for the role. Include key skills and what makes you different. Make every word count.
Which Action Verbs Work Best?
Start each bullet with a strong verb. Led. Drove. Delivered. Vary your words to keep interest. Each line should show your contribution clearly.
How Do I Strike the Right Tone?
Be confident, not arrogant. Good CV writing is direct and specific. Let your results speak. Evidence beats adjectives every time.
Who Is This For?
- Executives crafting an Interim Executive CV
- Fractional leaders building their executive branding
- C-Suite candidates who find self-promotion uncomfortable
- Senior professionals getting no response despite strong experience
Browse our writing insights below. Learn to craft CV copy that captures attention and proves your value.
All Writing & Content Insights
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How to Write Shorter CV Bullets Without Losing Impact
Tight on space? Learn how to cut words from your CV bullets while keeping the achievements that matter. Less fluff, more punch.
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The 3 Questions Every CV Profile Must Answer
Strong CV profiles answer three questions: why this field, what you bring, and what sets you apart. Use this framework to write a compelling summary.
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The Specificity Rule: Why "Reading" Wastes a Line
Generic hobbies add nothing. Learn how to rewrite vague interests into specific, memorable lines that make recruiters pause.
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Quantifying the Unquantifiable (The "Result" Problem)
Struggling to find the "Result" for your STAR bullet point? You don't always need money or percentages. Learn how to quantify "soft" achievements.
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The "Why Hired" Hook: Contextualising Your Role
Don't start your job entry with a boring list of duties. Learn how to write a "Mandate Paragraph" that explains exactly why they hired you to solve a problem.
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Stop Saying You're a "Leader": Use Social Proof Instead
Anyone can claim they are a "visionary leader." It only counts when someone else says it. Learn how to replace empty adjectives with powerful LinkedIn quotes.
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The Vanity URL: Why john-doe-98234 is Hurting Your Brand
Still have random numbers in your LinkedIn profile link? It looks lazy. Here is the 10-second fix to create a custom URL that looks executive-ready.
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The 3-Beat Hook: A Formula for Interim Executive Profiles
You have 6 seconds to prove relevance. The 3-Beat Hook—Identity, Mandate, Trajectory—signals speed and precision for interim executive profiles.
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Authentic Authority: Why C-Suite Profiles Must Ditch Corporate Jargon
Recruiters hire humans, not buzzwords. Learn why authenticity cuts through the noise of a crowded interim market—and how to rewrite your executive bio.