How can my resume tell recruiters that I'm looking for management positions?

Question

My resume has my history as a software developer (8 years) and as a team manager (6 years). I constantly get calls for developer positions, though simply reading the resume (rather than relying on search agents) would indicate I'm looking for more senior opportunities.

How can I make my resume stand out for the right kind of jobs, while still showing my career history?

Answer 1

Put a title on your resume, which should go below your name and contact information and above your profile or summary.  This title may include your preferred job title, field and job level.  For example:

DIRECTOR OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

This will make it clear to recipients that you are seeking managerial positions.  However, as the previous respondent alluded to, this may disqualify you from non-management positions and that may not be in your best interests (although that's for you to decide).

Hope that helps!

Michael Howard

Author of "Alternative Resumes" and "Alternative Resumes for Teens"

www.alternativeresumes.com

Answer 2

You can write that in your personal statement rather than on your resume. I know a netwoking jobsite you may be interested in. It is Jobirn.com. You can chat with hiring managers or recruiters via the chat box of the site too. Good luck!

Answer 3

That's what an "Objective" section at the top of the resume is for.

But team/project managers are much in demand, and can be paid very well, so don' ignore those possibilities.  Actual management positions aren't as numerous, and are often filled from within, and when they don't fill from within usually go to people with prior management experience.