About Sore Thumb
Executive Branding for Leaders in Transition
Sore Thumb is a specialist firm dedicated to crafting career documents built to withstand executive scrutiny. Every engagement is designed to align leadership presence with future opportunity. Our work is bespoke, applicant tracking system (ATS)-aware, and strategically framed for the highest levels of scrutiny.
Who We Work With
Sore Thumb partners with C-suite executives, board candidates, and senior leaders preparing for their next chapter. Our clients include Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Information Officers, and other senior decision-makers whose influence shapes organizations.
We support leaders across industries such as finance, healthcare, technology, government and defense, higher education, and professional services. Our reach extends across North America, Europe, Latin America, and South Asia, equipping executives to navigate both global markets and boardrooms.
What Guides Our Work
Our work spans executive resumes, board documents, LinkedIn optimization, and related materials, all built to align leadership presence with future opportunity.
Sore Thumb is defined by three principles:
✓ Precision in Executive Branding: Documents are crafted within a proven structure tested for ATS compliance and executive readability. Each engagement is personalized through content, not cosmetic change.
✓ C-Suite and Board-Level Specialization: Our focus is executives and directors. Materials are built to resonate with decision-makers at the highest level of scrutiny.
✓ ATS-Aware, Strategy-Led Crafting: Every project begins with consultation, surfaces core achievements, and concludes with deliverables positioned for both digital filters and human review.
These principles ensure that every deliverable conveys clarity, credibility, and readiness for the next stage of leadership.
Our process is grounded in Fortune 500 hiring experience and validated across multiple ATS.
Why Choose Sore Thumb?
Your leadership deserves more than a résumé. It requires the right framing.
Sore Thumb was founded to address the gap between mass-market résumé mills and the demands of C-suite and board-level candidates. Our approach combines tested ATS structures, strategic narrative, and a consultative process that surfaces achievements with clarity and discretion.
Clients choose Sore Thumb because we deliver:
✓ Executive-Caliber Standards: Materials built to meet the scrutiny of senior leadership and board selection.
✓ Future-Focused Positioning: Documents that align with your next role, not just your last.
✓ Structured Process: A structured workflow with review and refinement that ensures accuracy and authority.
Your next opportunity deserves clarity and credibility. Start with a consultation or review our pricing.