Virginia Franco
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1, Charlotte, NC, United States
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Why You Need to Stay on LinkedIn Even When You Have a Job
How often do you hear, “If I update my LinkedIn profile or start becoming active people will think I’m looking for a job!” Ten years ago, I would’ve agreed with that statement. Today, as someone who answers questions about how to write an executive resume and more, I disagree wholeheartedly. Here’s why it makes sound sense to stay on LinkedIn even if you have a job: LinkedIn has approximately… → Read More
4 LinkedIn Features That Will Save You Time During Your Job Hunt
LinkedIn rolls out new features quite regularly. Some appear and disappear quite quickly, while others quietly launch and take off. Below are four that rolled out in the past 12 months that appear to be here for the long-term, along with my guidance as to how they can shave precious time where your job search is concerned. #1 Job Title Highlights When you search LinkedIn by title or job… → Read More
7 Signs it May be Time to Shift Gears in Your Career
As a resume specialist, I certainly understand that it would be great to wake up thrilled at the prospect of going to work every day. However, for the majority this is simply not a reality – and that’s OK. On the flip side, it’s NOT OK to wake up every day and dread going to work. For many, if the pros of the role outweigh the cons, then the role is likely a decent fit – for now. But, these cons… → Read More
LinkedIn Writer Weighs In: Is it Worth it to Pay for LinkedIn?
LinkedIn changes its paid membership offerings quite often, and they don’t come cheap. As a LinkedIn writer, I give the career professional information needed to make this decision. To determine if it’s worth the cost, it’s important to understand what comes with a basic, free membership, and which tools are available exclusively through LinkedIn Premium Business. Several years ago, free account… → Read More
Is it Worth it to Upgrade to a Paid LinkedIn Account?
LinkedIn changes its offerings quite frequently, which means it’s time for an updated review of free versus premium accounts! What…… → Read More
How to Position Your New Degree for Career Change on LinkedIn
It is never too late to pursue a new career. Returning to school after years in the workforce with the…… → Read More
How to Transform Your Resume from a Blueprint to a Brochure
The reality of today’s job market is, whether you’re a CFO or a mid-level professional, you’re lucky to get a…… → Read More
How to Position a Failed Startup into a Win on Your Resume
Wall Street Journal blogger Amsale Aberra recently authored “Why Now Is the Time to Start a Business.” where she discusses…… → Read More
4 Quick Fixes for Resume Don’ts
I don’t know about you but when I try something for the first time and get it wrong, I need someone to point out what’s wrong AND tell me how to fix it! Hopefully, like minds will appreciate my quick fix list that includes common resume DON’Ts I often come across and some easy tips to turn them around: TOO LONG: There’s a lot out there about the ideal resume length. My anecdotal experience tells… → Read More
How to Use Your New Degree to Launch a Career Change
It’s never too late to get a jump start on a new career. Many enter graduate programs after years in the workforce with the goal of using a master’s degree to close a skills or knowledge gap. Once the coursework is almost complete and graduation is on the horizon, many have a dream job in mind, but… Many new/pending graduates struggle with the next step –- how to position themselves, and their… → Read More
How to Write Your Resume for Humans and Bots – 3 Resume Trends for 2019
Today’s job searchers face an unexpected dichotomy – a job search that requires them to blend technology with methods as old as time. While somewhere between 70 percent and 85 percent of people found roles as a result of social networking and referrals, according to a 2017 Payscale article, a 2018 Jobscan article reveals that 98 percent of Fortune 500 companies and a growing number of small and… → Read More
3 Reasons Why Winter is the Best Time to Job Hunt
As with everything, recruiting cycles have peaks and valleys, according to this article appearing in Monster and this article written by Career Sidekick Founder and Recruiter Biron Clark. According to these articles, there is a consensus amongst career advisors and recruiters that winter is the best time of year to job hunt because hiring for long-term, full-time roles gets into full swing in… → Read More
An Inside Look at How 3 Job Seekers Made a Successful Career Change
As a career storyteller and executive resume writer, my favorite part of the job is hearing about the fascinating journeys of others. In this article, I present three job seekers from three different industries, and yet all have one thing in common. Three Job Seekers Wanting Change Each of these 3 job seekers wanted to make significant changes to their careers. After working together to create… → Read More
Words of Job Search Wisdom from a 2X Career Changer
As an Executive Resume Writer, I got the chance to interview Sarah, a former client of mine, who, after 14 years with a Fortune 500 bank, made a career leap from sales and product development to trai… → Read More
LinkedIn Myths, Misnomers and Mishaps
LinkedIn is a social site — a place for finding others and getting found. From personal experience, I can say with confidence that the more effort you put into using it the greater your ROI. There… → Read More
It’s Your Career Story. Why Should You Hire a Resume Writer to Help You Tell It?
Whether you are testing the waters, looking to make a career 180, struggling with job security or are miserable in your current role – the first step toward finding or changing jobs is a resume, an… → Read More
How to Find a Job After a Startup or Self-Employment
When running your own business or launching a startup doesn’t pan out, many people choose to return to a corporate job for more stability and a steady paycheck. As a resume specialist, I’ve learn… → Read More
6 Secrets to Job Search Success in Record Time (Without Going Near a Job Board)
I had an opportunity earlier this year to interview Jeff, a Senior Cloud and Digital Technologist whose career included 8 years as a founder of a technology consultancy startup followed by 4 years as… → Read More
Quick Fixes for Resume Don’ts
I don’t know about you but when I try something for the first time and get it wrong, I need someone to point out what’s wrong AND tell me how to fix it! Hopefully, like minds will appreciate this… → Read More
4 Features Job Seekers Must Know About on LinkedIn
You’ve probably noticed LinkedIn is in continuous flux, with tweaks to the interface and new features rolling out fairly regularly – often with little to no warning. To make thing even more compl… → Read More