Today's most sought-after executive candidates distinguish themselves through résumés and LinkedIn profiles that blend mastery of emerging technologies with proven leadership excellence.

"If you have 10 bullets under a role," says Wood, "it tells me that you cannot give an executive ... bottom of your resume, as well as on the sides. And include spaces between sections.

The Introduction section of your résumé includes the heading, the executive summary and highlights of skills ... For example, if your summary says you have excellent communication skills, the resume ...