Virginia Franco Resumes
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I started Virginia Franco Resumes several years ago when I recognized that my 15 years of corporate communications and web, newspaper and magazine journalism offered me a unique understanding of how to translate the complex into plain-speak with just a 90-minute interview, how people read documents when pressed for time, when reading online and when reading in print.
Virginia Franco Resumes
4d ago
When I write an executive resume, I aim to accomplish two goals:
Give the reader the sense that the candidate appears well-suited for a role.
Intrigue them to want to read more when they have more time.
The Secret to Success is in the Details
Details that convey a quick story. Details that speak volumes. Details likely to resonate because when the reader digests them, they immediately connect and think, “this is the problem I need solved!”
When it comes to writing an executive resume, there are 2 primary scenarios where the power of details can make all the difference in spelling ..read more
Virginia Franco Resumes
2w ago
Curveballs or unexpected events have a way of making us re-evaluate and reprioritize what is important. As an Executive Resume Writer, I’m seeing a huge rise in folks worried their industry or role is at risk for layoffs — who are evaluating their best next move.
Several considerations go into a successful pivot. Ignore these 6 and risk jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire.
#1 Running Away vs. Running Toward
Before going forward with your leap, it’s critical to be clear on why you are leaving and where you want to head next. Some questions to gain clarity:
Are you unhappy more tha ..read more
Virginia Franco Resumes
2M ago
While interviews remain a chance for decision makers to evaluate you and vice versa, the past few decades have introduced some new interview formats into the game.
Here’s a breakdown of the most common interview styles, both old and new, with quick and easy insight on the purpose of each, what it means to you, and how you can prepare:
PHONE SCREEN INTERVIEW
Generally the first step, phone screens are usually quick, and in larger organizations are often conducted by a more junior member of an HR department or recruiting team.
What They Want: The phone screener’s goal is to asse ..read more
Virginia Franco Resumes
3M ago
I often help executives who reach out to me for job search advice or to get a resume professionally written. They’re great at what they do; they’ve moved from job to job or company to company by being recruited based on their reputation by former colleagues, managers or mentors. So they have never needed a resume, and often haven’t even written one, for years.
Sound familiar?
If it’s been years since you’ve been on the job hunt, there are three critical points to understand in terms of how resume writing — and reading — have changed.
Technology Has Changed The Game
Resumes are no longer print ..read more
Virginia Franco Resumes
5M ago
Many of my clients come to me because their startup endeavors didn’t pan out, with the hopes of returning to Corporate America for some stability and a steady paycheck. With the right wording, a failed startup can easily translate into a positive experience for your resume sure to impress hiring managers, recruiters and decision-makers.
Jack-of-all-Trades
When it comes to staffing, no company is leaner than a startup. As a result, most entrepreneurs wind up wearing many hats. From payroll to HR, PR to sales, operations to administration – employees at startups do it all.
Position yourself as a ..read more
Virginia Franco Resumes
8M ago
Start to put together the different pieces of your personal journey by answering the questions below (that I use in my role as a professional resume writer) for introspection. Your answers will me help give you a clear idea of how much you’ve grown and what you’re ready for next.
1) What brought you to the role? Were you recruited for a new role or to replace someone? Was this an opportunity to explore a new aspect of the job function, a new industry, or to learn something new? Was this a promotion?
2) What was the challenge laid out before you in this new role? Fix something t ..read more
Virginia Franco Resumes
9M ago
At the time of this publication, there are almost 21,000 LinkedIn members who call themselves “career coaches.” Over 5,000 identify as “employment coaches,” and 88,000 describe themselves as “resume writers.” All of these people claim to be able to help you with your job search.
Between the “experts” sharing advice and the anecdotal suggestions delivered by well-meaning friends, family, and colleagues, it’s no wonder job seekers can feel confused. There’s a lot of misinformation that gets circulated daily.
As a resume writer, I’ve spent decades creating career marketing collateral, including r ..read more
Virginia Franco Resumes
9M ago
When it comes to digesting all kinds of advice — there are some who like to read and those who prefer to listen. For that reason, I’m offering both! Here are 5 tips I share with clients who hire me as an executive resume writer to help accelerate your job search.
1. Attach a Cover Letter as a Part of your Resume
Do you have a cover letter that you need to send with your resume but are not sure how to attach it? You have a couple of choices:
If you’re submitting it online, add it as page one of your resume, place your resume below it, save the entire thing as a pdf and send it along.
Another ..read more
Virginia Franco Resumes
10M ago
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1. Attach a Cover Letter as a Part of your Resume
Do you have a cover letter that you need to send with your resume but are not sure how to attach it? You have a couple of choices:
If you’re submitting it online, add it as page one of your resume, put your resume below that and save the entire thing as a pdf and send it along.
Your other option is to send it as an email, putting the cover letter in the body of your email and attaching the resume.
2. Don’t Upload Your Resume Details to Chat GBT
I’m a fan of ChatGBT, Bing Chat, and all of the AI’s for starting points for a lot of cover ..read more
Virginia Franco Resumes
10M ago
In today’s competitive job market, a resume and cover letter alone won’t cut it. You likely will benefit from a supportive network to carry you across the finish line.
But how do you build one – and how can you harness it to help you leap to the front of the line and secure interviews?
I’m a fan of the “networking in threes” technique. It’s a simple strategy that can help you expand your network swiftly and I’ve seen it accelerate job search while providing long-lasting benefits. Here’s how it works:
Start by making a list of everyone you know who might be able to help you in your job search ..read more