Crafting an Interview Game Plan – Different Types Require Different Prep
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by Virginia Franco
1M 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
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What You Must Know if You Are Putting Together Your Resume for the First Time in Years
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by Virginia Franco
2M 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
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How to Transform Your Failed Startup into a Career Win on Your Resume
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by Virginia Franco
4M 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
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7 Questions I Ask My Clients That Get Them Really Thinking About Their Career Story
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by Virginia Franco
7M 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
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Don’t Let These 4 Job Search Myths Wreck Your Job Search
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by Virginia Franco
8M 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
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5 Resume and Cover Letter Tips from an Executive Resume Writer
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by Virginia Franco
8M 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
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5 Resume and Cover Letter Tips with Executive Resume Writer Virginia Franco
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by Virginia Franco
9M ago
. . . 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
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Networking in 3s: A Powerful Way to Find and Land Your Next Job Fast
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by Virginia Franco
9M 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
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5 FREE Tools to Maximize Productivity and Achieve (some) Work-Life Sanity
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by Virginia Franco
11M ago
If time is money, then the reverse must also be true, right? I’m always on the lookout for tools to help me get stuff done more quickly and efficiently. Without further ado, below are 5 that can help for the best price possible – FREE! #1 Magical Auto Text Expander  Long a fan of creating customizable email templates using Gmail’s Canned Responses, I’ve recently jumped ship in favor of Magical’s Auto Text Expander.  By letting you create shortcuts of common replies, Magical lets you populate a response anywhere in a matter of seconds – from an email to a LinkedIn DM. Magical is avail ..read more
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3 Real Stories & Real Challenges Faced by Job Seekers – and the Resume Writing Strategies that Overcame Them
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by Virginia Franco
1y ago
CHALLENGE #1: Trying to Make an Industry/Career Change Like so many I’ve seen as a professional resume writer, the pandemic and subsequent “Great Resignation” was a wake-up call for Clara. After years of volunteering for causes near and dear — she took a leap and made a plan to leave her career in Corporate America and move into nonprofit. When writing her resume and LinkedIn, we worked to appeal to this new audience by focusing on 3 areas. Understand the Lingo Every industry has a different way of expressing itself. In nonprofit, for instance — terms like “margin enhancement” aren’t used. In ..read more
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