How to Write a Resume for a General Manager
Getting that general manager's position you've been bucking for begins with the right resume. You've written resumes before, but writing one for a general manager's position has a different focus than just getting your foot in the door, or for a mid-level management position. It's important to show as broad a range of experience as possible. But most importantly, you must show that you are a capable asset for the organization you are applying to.
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Focus your title and objective. A focused title and objective shows potential employers that you are serious. Your career is in management. Not only that, but you know where you want to go. Few things are a bigger turn-off to prospective employers, particularly those looking for a manager, than someone who doesn't know what he wants to do and just wants any job. Avoid this trap by being clear about what you are and where you want to go.
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Begin with a summary of your skills. You must have a broad base of management skills to get a general manager's position. Highlight your management skills at the top, immediately underneath your contact information, title and objective. This shows a potential employer what you are capable of. It summarizes your management experience in a way that synthesizes your work history into one cohesive narrative.
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Be specific about your accomplishments. General managers must have a proven track record of success. It's not enough to say that you supervised a certain number of people. You must be able to refer to things that your team accomplished. Talk in specific, verifiable and quantifiable terms about what employees were able to accomplish under your leadership. Show that you are more than just a middleman---you are a motivator and a planner with proven results.
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Tailor your resume to the position. Show the employer that you have an interest in their operation. Do some research about the company and have your resume reflect that research. You will get into this more in your cover letter. But it is important that your general manager's resume be specific tailored to show your prospective employer that you are capable of meeting his specific challenges.
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Proofread and edit closely so your resume says exactly what you want it to say. This means going over your resume a few times to make sure that it's the best that it can be. It also means making sure that it is completely free from typos, spelling errors, formatting mistakes and grammatical issues. If you are applying for a general manager's position, you are far beyond the point in your professional career where such things are acceptable.
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