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Work Should Feel Good with Diana AltWork Should Feel Good with Diana AltEpisode 17: The Power of Career Storytelling with Virginia FrancoDitch the forms. Embrace your story. Learn why your career narrative matters more than ever. What separates a good resume from a great one? In this episode of Work Should Feel Good, Diana sits down with Virginia Franco, founder of Virginia Franco Resumes and a leader in the resume writing world, to unpack what makes compelling career collateral and why storytelling is the real game-changer. Virginia shares how her unique background in journalism and social work helps her extract powerful stories from clients, why she refuses to use forms, and the real difference between a $250...2025-07-2357 minLibri OltreconfineLibri OltreconfineEpisodio 22: Sara Sullam - Orlando di Virginia Woolf"La materia della vita”, scrive Virginia Woolf “è l'unico argomento possibile di un romanzo". Ma cosa significa raccontare la vita di un uomo? E cosa invece quella di una donna? Queste e tante altre domande ispirano l’invenzione del suo personaggio più famoso: Orlando, un gentiluomo inglese che nel corso della storia diventa donna mettendo in discussione tutte le convenzioni e le categorie di genere. Il risultato è un’opera ricca e divertente, ma anche piena di sfide stimolanti, come ci racconta Sara Sullam, traduttrice e studiosa di letteratura inglese. Per lei tradurre Orlando ha significato “aprire un nuovo itinerario di lettura” nel...2024-10-1520 minOffice Latte Podcast with Erin KennedyOffice Latte Podcast with Erin KennedyEP #2 Virginia Franco: How a Former Journalist Pivoted to an In-Demand Executive Resume Writer- Plus, Career Q&A - Office Latte Podcast with Erin KennedyVirginia Franco is known for her unique ability to create executive resumes that turn heads. With her interesting back story in social work and journalism, Virginia took her knack for writing stories and turned it into a white glove resume writing service. Listen to Virginia talk about AI, her top tips for job search, tools and hacks, keywords, LinkedIn, and lots more. Also, Virginia & Erin tackle some challenging Q&A’s from listeners.  Website:     https://www.virginiafrancoresumes.com/LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiafrancoresumewriter/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/vafrancoresumes/Intro...2024-08-2046 minThe Ramped PodcastThe Ramped PodcastVirginia Franco, Executive Resume and LinkedIn WriterTRP - Season 4, Episode 12: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Virginia Franco, multi-certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer, Coach, and Storyteller whose documents help clients to land interviews.IN THIS EPISODE, VIRGINIA AND BEN COVER:01:01 - Who is Virginia Franco?02:11 - Significance of ‘job search assets’ 03:36 - Resume writing secrets revealed by an industry pro08:10 - Insights on crafting an effective LinkedIn profile14:46 - How to approach the job search as a new grad16:34 - How to get your resume past ATS systems to be...2023-12-0531 minX-Health.show - meet the future of healthcareX-Health.show - meet the future of healthcareWhy Healthy Vaginal Microbiome Matters and How to Keep Vaginal Infections Away: Dr. Virgínia Franco, Yoni SolutionsHow many species inhabit a woman's vagina? If you're a woman, what kind of species are characteristic of your vagina?Now, you may learn that.And act on what you have learned to prevent recurring vaginal infections. How cool is that?You'll hear about:recurring vaginal infections, yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and STDssymptoms of vaginal infectionsdifferent kinds of Lactobacillus bacteria and which are the ones that benefit a woman the mostimbalanced vaginal microbiome and its link to infertilityand probiotics that restore the balanceDr. Virgínia Franco is a gynaecologist and a...2023-10-2556 minThe Subconscious CodeThe Subconscious CodeForging Your Authentic Career: A Journey Through Creativity with Franco DubiniFranco Dubini is a popular Italian filmmaker and self-made storyteller who conquered the digital world on YouTube and Instagram. Together in this episode, we delve into unexplored depths of the mind and the resilience that fuels creativity. We discuss the secrets to forging self-trust in the face of societal disapproval, and learn how to create and persist through your unique career path until you seize success. (00:00:00) Episode Teaser (00:00:46) Intro (00:02:29) Motivation and Fuel (00:04:39) What is Intuition to You? (00:06:49) When Intuition overcomes Rationality (00:08:47) Finding own Purpose2023-10-1045 minScale Up Strategies: The Business Podcast for Coaches, Consultants, and SpeakersScale Up Strategies: The Business Podcast for Coaches, Consultants, and SpeakersAsk A Pro: Guest Virginia FrancoPrepare to revolutionize your job search strategy with our special guest, Virginia Franco, an acclaimed executive resume writer and career storyteller. We guarantee you'll walk away with a plethora of insights on how to differentiate yourself in the competitive job landscape. Don't miss out as Virginia generously spills the beans on keyword optimization for your resume and LinkedIn profile. We delve into the world of SEO on LinkedIn, the significance of selecting and incorporating the right keywords, and how these elements can catapult you to the forefront of job searches. We continue our enlightening conversation by discussing c...2023-09-2527 minWeCruitr PodcastWeCruitr PodcastLet's Go Live with Jack Kelly: Virginia FrancoIn this LinkedIn Live, Virginia Franco and I discuss why storytelling is essential to your job search to articulate your values and impact rather than just listing your job responsibilities on a resume. By doing this, you can connect the dots of your past and your future. Virginia shares resume tips that will set you up for success in your job search journey.2023-09-0859 minToday\'s Medical Sales LeaderToday's Medical Sales LeaderThe Importance of Telling your Own Story in your Resume w/ Virginia FrancoThe brilliant, Virginia Franco, introduces helpful tips that help break down the walls we hide behind online. She will go over: // How to write a linkedin profile that speaks to your character.// Give tips to help deal with difficult situations.// And talks us through ways to find right fit companies.  Virginia dares you to answer the burning question….…… What’s something no one knows about you?……Tune in and join us to learn all about Virginia’s “Three-Step Method” for writing!‌medicalsalesrecruit...2023-06-0633 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia Franco3 LinkedIn Tools to Help You Show Up Higher in Search3 LinkedIn Tools to Help You Show Up More in Search LinkedIn and its LinkedIn Recruiter solution are both platforms used by hiring professionals to search for qualified candidates. With the rise of AI and the fact that there are close to 800M users on the platform, the platform has become increasingly algorithm-driven as a way to “whittle down” search. Keywords (in this case Key Skills) are a critical factor in how LinkedIn’s algorithm ranks candidates. In plain speak, this means to increase your visibility, profile optimization is more imp...2023-05-2119 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoJob Search Takeaways from a Topsy Turvy CareerWith summer around the corner, it felt like a great time to reflect on my career journey and path to accidental entrepreneurship -- and hopefully provide some solace, comfort and inspiration for those struggling with what feels like a non-linear path. In this week’s podcast, I walk through my career job-by-job . . .  how I got it, what worked and what didn’t, and strategies for explaining it all during job search. 4 TAKEAWAYS:− Careers can be twisty and turny and that’s OK. − Don’t be afrai...2023-05-0727 minThe Microbiome MavericksThe Microbiome MavericksChapter 8: Women's Health and the Vaginal Microbiome: Virginia Franco Changing the Narrative! It's no secret that women's health has been a topic of great interest and concern for many years. However, recent research has highlighted the crucial role that the vaginal microbiome plays in maintaining overall health and well-being for women. Why is the vaginal microbiome so critical to women's health? The microbial ecosystem in the vagina helps to protect against harmful pathogens and promotes healthy immune function. However, many factors can disrupt this delicate balance, such as antibiotics, and even certain contraceptives. When it's out of balance, it can lead...2023-04-1039 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Switch Author Dr. Dawn GrahamABOUT DAWN:Dawn is an Author, TEDx Speaker and LinkedIn Learning Instructor who talks about Career Moblity, the Talent Marketplace, Reskilling & Rebranding and more. For 6 years, she hosted the live weekly call-in show "Dr. Dawn on Careers" on SIRIUSXM's Business Radio (132) where she interviewed talent experts and company leaders around the world to broadcast the latest market/talent trends and career insights to a live national audience. She is also a regular contributor to Forbes.com’s leadership channel and a Director of T...2023-03-1940 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Consultant and Resume Writer Colleen PaulsonAbout ColleenBeginning with her career as an engineer, then production manager and pricing analyst for 2 Fortune 50 companies (Procter & Gamble and FedEx), it’s safe to state that Colleen is an expert in career pivots. Colleen launched her writing business in 2006 and has served a wide range of corporate clients including The Motley Fool and Investopedia. She has written and reviewed thousands of resumes during her work as a resume writer and MBA Admissions Consultant for Carnegie Mellon University.Our Chat2023-03-1239 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Coach & Resiliency Expert David LeeDavid is a career coach and has been involved in the resilience field for over 30 years. A 3X career changer himself, he is the Founder of Soul Satisfying work. His diverse background includes work in the addictions field as a counselor, and he is passionate about physical fitness, healthy nutrition and the application of wisdom traditions and mindfulness practices in today’s complex world. He has presented at conferences and association meetings throughout North America and Australia and is the author of 100+ articles and book chapters on individual and organizational perf...2023-02-1247 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Sr. Technical Recruiter Nicole ReyesOUR CHAT Nicole pulled back the curtain to discuss her process for finding and vetting candidates. We discussed how she uses Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) plays, online and niche job boards, what she looks, red flags and much more.  She also shared insights on navigating ghosting and staying top of mind. ABOUT NICOLENicole Reyes has spent more than 20 years in the Department of Energy industry as a technical recruiter – where she recruits engineers and scientists with active securi...2023-02-051h 03Legally FemtechLegally FemtechCharting the Course from Idea to Product with Yoni Solutions CEO Virginia FrancoIn this episode, Bethany Corbin and Virginia Franco discuss: Why it is important to be humble and ask for helpWhy you should follow quality standards from the beginning How to inspire people to push back against stigma How to manage the push and pull between regulation and innovation Key Takeaways: You must allow yourself to ask for help. It’s important to be humble and to trust people. Treat each member as a part of the body of the product...2023-01-2534 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Club Founder & President Bob GoodwinOUR CHATDiscussion Highlights: The strong similarities between job search and sales processes. How your attitude and emotional state can make or break a job search.3 questions to ask yourself when figuring out your next best move. Messaging is everything! It informs what you say to others during outreach, interviews, and in your resume and LinkedIn profile.  . . . and much more. ABOUT BOBBob Goodwin is the Founder and President of Career Club, a unique servic...2023-01-2253 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Board Director Search Firm Experts Lisa Ward & Adam ZajacOUR CHATLisa and Adam broke down: Core differences between service on nonprofit, startup and public boards.Key messaging to include in board marketing collateral (hint: it’s different than what you share as a job seeker on your resume)The skills you must possess to serve on a public board. Who and how to network to identify board opportunities. ABOUT LISAAs a Senior Partner with JamesDruryPartners, Lisa’s experience includes decades of performing board director search assignm...2023-01-0840 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Teacher Turned Customer Success Manager Cassie PiggottOUR CHATCassie shared the ins and outs of her job search – including big wins and lessons learned – that helped her make a major career transition within 5 months and then recover from a setback in a matter of days.  ABOUT CASSIECassie began her career as a corporate trainer, then made her first career transition in 2007 when she earned her Master of Education and pivoted into teaching. After 15 years of teaching high school English, publishing yearbooks and sponsoring every type of stu...2022-12-1048 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Bilingual Career Strategist Ana GoehnerOUR CHATAs a Brazilian immigrant who has been in the U.S. for 10+ years, Ana and I discussed: Mindset adjustments to overcome language barriersEffective methods to understand the U.S. job market.Strategies to glean intel in a new industry.The importance of setting boundaries when striving to make a name for yourself as a newcomer to Corporate America.  . . . and much more.ABOUT ANAAs the Founder of Digital Butterfly Communications, Ana hel...2022-12-0456 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Executive Resume Writer, Career & Interview Cathy LanzalacoOUR CHATCathy and I chatted about obstacles “mature” workers put in their own way (job search success starts in your head!) and those others placed on us (hello age discrimination) during job search. She also shared strategies for identifying a new career target, launching a career change and best practices for resume and LinkedIn writing.ABOUT CATHYCathy is CEO of Inspire Careers, a full-service career marketing firm based in Buffalo, NY who serves job seekers across the country. I...2022-11-1335 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Coach Erick CuentasOUR CHATWe broke down Erick’s 3-step approach to job search that has helped people land meaningful work that aligns with what they love.Erick also shared proven techniques and approaches to outreach, networking and testing the waters to ensure your next career move is in the right direction. ABOUT ERICKAs a husband, father and engineer turned career coach, Erick has been helping people find and land jobs for 5+ years.As an expert in job search Dos...2022-11-0643 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Mindful Career Path’s Alicia RamsdellOUR CHATAlicia is on a mission to incorporate mindfulness into job search and career management – and it’s clear she knows her stuff!We discussed: Methods for identifying our career energy drainers v. giversEasy-to-deploy techniques for calming nerves in stressful career situationsA 5-step process for interviewing conversations to advance your job search.. . . and much more!  ABOUT ALICIAAs the Founder & CEO of Mindful Career Path, Alicia collaborates with her client...2022-10-3045 minCareer Warrior PodcastCareer Warrior Podcast#272) Cutting Down and Modernizing Your Resume, Dealing with Ageism | Virginia FrancoToday I brought on Virginia Franco. If you’re a job seeker you probably have seen her postingmeaningful content on LinkedIn.Virginia Franco is a multi-certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer – and a Coach andStoryteller whose documents help clients to land interviews.She founded Virginia Franco Resumes years ago when recognizing that her years of corporatecommunications, journalism, and social work offered a unique understanding of how people read,communicate and share information.She’s also the co-founder of Job Search Journe...2022-08-0129 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Entrepreneur, Millennial & Gen Z Career Mentor Matthew StewartOUR CHATMatt and I discussed his favorite roles, how colleges are missing the mark in terms of preparing kids for job search and career success, and how this gap might get closed.He shared his observations on mistakes he sees kids making on the job search front, and shared advice he wish he’d have heard himself when he was first starting out!ABOUT MATTMatt is co-founder and CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, an...2022-07-1933 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Tracy Hooper, the Founder of The Confidence ProjectOur ChatEvery day, for over 2 years, we have all wondered and worried about what to say and what to do in the new world of work OR when we are applying for a new job.To help navigate interviews of all kinds -- whether informational, phone screens or final rounds, I invited the woman who wrote the book, The NEW Hello: What to Say and What to Do in The New World of Work. We discussed techniques and skills to boost c...2022-05-1553 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Professional Speaker and Amazon Recruiter Dan RothOUR CHATDan shared his non-traditional approach to his own job search and career change, that led him to go from long-term unemployed to a recruiter at Amazon and catalyst for a virtual job search community that has been seen by MILLIONS.We also covered:What he looks for (and looks at) when searching for talent. His take on sharing/oversharing on LinkedIn.Actionable advice for salary negotiations and tackling wage gap disparities.ABOUT DANWith a...2022-05-0859 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Master Storyteller Mark CarpenterOUR CHATWe discussed the chemicals released in our brains that make us enjoy and remember stories, and why storytelling is so important whether you are looking to land a new job, sell a product or service, lead teams or influence others.Mark broke down key storytelling elements, and shared techniques on how even those born without the gift can become master storytellers. ABOUT MARKMark Carpenter is a serial storyteller. Telling stories since childhood, Mark leveraged his ability into a career i...2022-05-0135 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Leader Tabitha CavanaghOur ChatI’m dubbing this our “Recruiter 101” discussion! We chatted about:The different types of recruiters on the job search sceneWhat goes on behind-the-scenes when there’s a hiring need How exactly Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) systems work . . .  and much more.About TabithaTabitha Cavanagh (aka Tab the Recruiter) is first and foremost a human that cares about other humans. She’s a cancer survivor turned recruiter turned talent strategist – who cares deeply about bu...2022-04-2448 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Resume Writer for Military-to-Corporate Career Transitions Varshaa “RT” Raturi ThapliyalOur ChatTopics discussed: Unique challenges faced by military professionals when writing their resumes for corporate audiences.Similarities and differences of resume and LinkedIn writing styles in the U.S. and India. . . . and much more! About VarshaaVarshaa specializes in resume writing for military professionals and their families looking to transition into the corporate world. As a military spouse with a decade of corporate experience spanning Operations, Quality and Client Services, she has seen up c...2022-04-1734 minHow I Got HiredHow I Got Hired80: Virginia Franco: Career Change with The Resume StorytellerSend us a textToday’s episode is extra special because the guest is a friend of mine. Now, whether you are looking for a job, or thinking of starting a side hustle, or anywhere in the middle, you are in the right place! Virginia Franco is one of the best Resume Writers in the US, and who doesn’t need to learn great resume writing tips? But wait, there’s more! Virginia is so successful, that she takes the full summer off, so for anyone who wants to learn how she got to that stage a...2022-04-1138 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Strategist & Salary Advisor Sonja PriceOUR CHATThis was a jam-packed interview. Highlights include:The importance of creating a career roadmap together with a plan for implementing it.Actionable strategies job seekers can take to salary negotiations when applying online, during a phone screen and when an offer gets made. Techniques to maximize compensation at your current company.. . . and much more.ABOUT SONJAAs the CEO of Dynamo Careers, Sonja brings to the table 15+ years of experience in Career and Leadership c...2022-04-0343 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Resume Writer, Career Coach + Outplacement Specialist Matt WarzelOUR CHATAs a fellow resume writer, I loved the chance to “talk shop” and compare our viewpoints on tackling career change resumes, helping people regroup after a stalled job search, and the tools people need to hit the ground running when looking to land. ABOUT MATTMatt is a certified resume writing expert whose experience includes 15+ years in HR, staffing and recruiting across a variety of industries. His company MJW Careers assists companies in transition from downsizes to buyouts and individual job seekers looking to advance their...2022-03-1343 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Coach Michelle RademacherOUR CHATWe discussed:How to pinpoint causes of career frustration.Signs that it’s time to exit a toxic work culture.Industries experiencing a period of turmoil (that’s likely to continue)High ROI tools for conducting a successful job search.  . . . and so much more. ABOUT MICHELLEMichelle is President of RP4C Corporation, a Career Coaching company focused on helping professionals align their careers for greater fulfillment and organizations to improve internal staffing. She’s a two-time career changer – and her career has included piv...2022-03-0648 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with STEM Resume Writer Kate WilliamsonOUR CHATWe discussed unique job search challenges facing STEM professionals – from those looking to make a big leap from academia to industry – to those looking to make a more minor pivot and who could take their skills into a few different directions. We also discussed challenges facing those underrepresented in STEM – including women and minority populations.  ABOUT KATE Kate is a former chemist and product development engineer who today is the owner of Scientech Resumes, a career consulting and marketing firm that works...2022-02-2734 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Clarity Coach Dr. Monica Marcelis FochtmanOUR CHATSelf-care is a billion-dollar industry (projected to reach $13B by 2026!) that, for the most part, specifically targets women. A firm believer that no-one (in particular women) need to go-it-alone when it comes to making changes on the home and career front, in this podcast episode we discussed:Common signs of burnout.Strategies for evaluating root causes of burnout.What to do when self-care efforts to mitigate burnout are no longer cutting it. Actionable steps to achieve satisfaction on the career and home front. ABOUT MONICAAs...2022-02-1339 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Greg Roche - Career Transition and Networking Coach for IntrovertsOur ChatAs a recently laid-off self-described introvert Greg Roche found the idea of cold calling and attending networking events completely UNAPPEALING -- and applying online wasn't working. He found a different way to network that paid off in spades -- which we discussed in this week's podcast episode.About GregAs a Career Transition Coach, Greg Roche helps introverts grow their professional networks to find career opportunities. He is the author of the book The Fast and Easy Guide to Networking for Introverts available on Amazon.2022-01-3149 minWill Work 4 PodcastWill Work 4 PodcastWriting a resume that showcases your strengths with Virginia FrancoD & B sat with Virginia Franco to hear how to approach online applications and the formidable ATS. Virginia offers specific and concrete examples of how to clearly showcase your experience and talents, as well as what language you want to include whenever you apply online. She reminds us that its best to have networked before applying to ensure that your resume gets read whenever you are trying to apply for this type of position.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willwork4podcast/message2022-01-2733 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Writing Strategies for Overcoming 4 Common Career ChallengesAs an Executive Resume Writer, I’ve come across several common career challenges that plague job seekers and that require a bit of strategy to address them. In this week’s podcast, I discuss 4 and share the writing techniques I used to help overcome them.CHALLENGE #1: Trying to Make an Industry/Career ChangeCHALLENGE #2: How to share a career story when you’ve held the same role over the course of many years. CHALLENGE #3: Lackluster Recent PerformanceCHALLENGE #4: Worried...2022-01-1621 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Matt Tooker, Career Counsellor for Senior Executives & President of Next Chapter Career TransitionsOUR CHATWe discussed: The benefits of having a strong network to carry you through the ups and downs of job searchWays to really vet a company’s onboarding process (studies tie this to longer-term retention and satisfaction!) Some effective ways get on a company’s radar . . . and much more!ABOUT MATTAfter 20 years in senior manager roles with Fortune 500s GE Capital and HSBC, Matt made a career pivot to become a senior manager with a...2022-01-1048 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoStrategies for Writing a Resume When You’re a Consultant or Juggle Many ClientsAs an Executive Resume Writer, I work with many who have worked in Management Consulting, who have owned their own consulting firms or who work in agency-like settings where they are juggle multiple clients. Common ChallengesThey’ve often worked on several client engagements concurrently and/or that are often similar in nature. They are sometimes bound by confidentiality agreements which means they can’t publicly share the name of the client with whom they worked. My ChatI share 3 strategies for overcom...2022-01-0212 minYour Career GPSYour Career GPSEp. 57 Know The Speed Limit: Write To Quickly Grab Attention (Special Guest Virginia Franco)In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Virginia Franco, the Founder of Virginia Franco Resumes to talk about how young people can write when so many employers and hiring managers aren't taking the time to read. So many great pieces of practical advice in this episode. Some of the major highlights include:  · Virginia discusses her background and how she found her way to her current career as a resume writer/storyteller · Effective writing and successfully telling your story is a big part of a job search. She highlights what advice she has for...2021-12-2130 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Student and New Grad Career Coach Brad MintonOUR CHAT·         Job Search Myth Busting·         The Most Effective Methods for Networking & Interviewing·         Must-Have Job Search Tools for Students and New Grads ·         Ideas for Personal Branding on LinkedInABOUT BRADAs a Therapist-Turned-Career Coach and Certified Resume Writer, Brad has worked with teens and young adults for 16+ years through roles in mental health, education and higher education career services. He is the Founder of Mint To Be Career, where he provides 1:1 Coaching and Resume Writing for young job seekers. Brad is passionate about he...2021-12-1256 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Digital Marketing & Technology Recruiter Kelli HrivnakOUR CHATHer go-to resource for finding talentHer take on the Hidden Job MarketPlanned v. Unplanned talent searchesATS MythsWhat catches her eye in a resume and/or LinkedIn. . . and much more!ABOUT KELLIAs a leader with 14+ years of staffing leadership experience, Kelli Hrivnak launched Knak Digital in 2014 as an alternative to quantity-driven staffing models that stress high-volume recruiting over strategy and quality.As the Founder, Kelli wears many hats including recruiting and executive search and has worked with companies ranging from Fortune 500s to start-ups – where her technology an...2021-12-0648 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Sales Job Search Expert Claire DavisOUR CHATJob Search talents that are naturally intuitive for sales professionals.Tips for those eager to transition into and within sales. Ideas for starting a job search in sales and realigning one that's gone off the rails.ABOUT CLAIRESometimes life hands you lemons. Claire Davis led a successful medical sales, marketing, and recruiting career – and survived four consecutive company-wide layoffs. Each challenge provided her with valuable lessons around what sales leaders MUST do to land the 6-Figure Roles they really want – despite the odds.Today she shows Sales leaders how to st...2021-11-2854 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Coach & Job Search Strategist Katelyn RichardsKatelyn is a serial career pivoter, former recruiter turned Career Coach & Strategist with Crafted Careers, and the co-creator of Sweet Spot Careers, an online course designed to help unfulfilled professionals find their career sweet spot and finally land jobs where they can thrive. OUR CHATWe define the "hidden job market" and discuss how job seekers should navigate to land meaningful work quickly!ABOUT KATELYNShe’s recruited and coached hundreds of professionals for positions in healthcare, finance, human resources, tech, operations, higher education and sales, and con...2021-11-1434 minThe Career PROgressions PodcastThe Career PROgressions PodcastIs Your Resume Still Relevant? w/Virginia FrancoIs your resume still relevant or is it like the newspaper sadly trying to hang on in a digital world? If it is still relevant, it's critical to understand the primary role it needs to play in an effective job search. On episode 20 of the Career PROgressions Podcast, expert resume writer, Virginia Franco, will join Mark for an important conversation about the past, present, and future of your resume! Learn more about Virginia Franco at https://virginiafrancoresumes.com/ 2021-11-1029 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Transition Coach Gina RileyGina Riley is a Human Resources professional who sits at the powerful convergence between Career Coaching, Executive Search and Interview Skills Training. OUR CHATWe dove into the topic of Executive Presence, and how it impacts those targeting career change.ABOUT GINAAn authority in career transition, she is the creator of the Career Velocity System™ – a comprehensive solution that helps leaders and executives map out a transition strategy to last throughout their career.Gina brings over 25 years of experience from small businesses to Fo...2021-11-0735 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Executive Resume Writer and Job Search Consultant Erica ReckampErica Reckamp serves as the Executive Writer and Content Strategist for Chicago-based career services firm Job Search Like a Pro. Earlier roles include Head/Senior Writer for Global Outplacement & Career Transitioning firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Professional Training & Coaching firm Empowered Possibilities, and EQ-IQ Coaching. Erica is a fellow member of the National Resume Writers Association (NRWA) and Career Thought Leaders (CTL).LEARN MORE: jobsearchlikeapro.comLinkedIn/Er...2021-10-1737 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with LinkedIn Branding Pro Liam DarmodyLiam Darmody is a well-rounded operations executive with years of experience building and scaling marketing, sales, customer and people operations at technology companies.By day, he is the Director of Employer Branding and Talent Attraction for digital strategy, design and development company WillowTree. Outside of work, he helps people to build their personal brands on LinkedIn and network their way into dream jobs. LEARN MORE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamliamd/ https://linktr.ee/liamdarmody#resumepodcast2021-10-1247 minEmprender En El Pueblo By AlmaNaturaEmprender En El Pueblo By AlmaNaturaTP02P04 Las nuevas mujeres rurales. 'Emprender en el pueblo By AlmaNatura'.La mujer rural es absolutamente diversa y así lo quiero destacar en este capítulo del pódcast🎙️ en la semana en la que se celebra el Día Internacional de las Mujeres Rurales. Azucena y Virginia son nuestras primeras protagonistas de hoy. Llegaron hace poco más de un mes a Arroyomolinos de León (Huelva) junto a sus hijas Paula y Daniela. 📸Son fotógrafas y digitalizaron su negocio para poder irse a vivir al medio rural. Otras mujeres, como las futuras alumnas de la Escuela de Pastoras🐑🐐, proyectada por Susana Pacheco, aspiran a ser ganaderas y labrarse así un futuro en el m...2021-10-1139 minEmprender en el puebloEmprender en el puebloTP02P04 Las nuevas mujeres rurales. 'Emprender en el pueblo By AlmaNatura'.La mujer rural es absolutamente diversa y así lo quiero destacar en este capítulo del pódcast🎙️ en la semana en la que se celebra el Día Internacional de las Mujeres Rurales. Azucena y Virginia son nuestras primeras protagonistas de hoy. Llegaron hace poco más de un mes a Arroyomolinos de León (Huelva) junto a sus hijas Paula y Daniela. 📸Son fotógrafas y digitalizaron su negocio para poder irse a vivir al medio rural. Otras mujeres, como las futuras alumnas de la Escuela de Pastoras🐑🐐, proyectada por Susana Pacheco, aspiran a ser ganaderas y labrarse así un futuro en el m...2021-10-1139 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Workplace Futurist Marti KonstantMarti is a workplace futurist and the best-selling author of “Activate Your Agile Career.” She has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a former technology executive who has worked in Silicon Valley. As a Top Career Influencer, she has been featured in several media outlets including NBC Chicago, Forbes and The Muse, and worked in companies like Samsung, Dow Jones and Apple. Marti is an expert in applying agile principles to workforce development. LEARN MORE:martiko...2021-09-2644 minWomen in STEM, ReimaginedWomen in STEM, ReimaginedS1E01: How Your Cover Letter, Resume and Linkedin Profile Fit Together with Virginia FrancoIn this lesson you’ll learn:what vacation research has to do with your resumehow you can make your accomplishments even more impactfulthe experiences you should (not) include in your resumethe 3 places on your LinkedIn profile that need to contain keywordsIn 2016 I sent out about 15 applications for a new job in my field… and was invited to zero interviews. I tried solving the puzzle of landing a great new job all on my own. If that’s you, today’s lesson will give you specific advice on how to do it better.Searc...2021-09-2529 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Interview Coach, Hypnotherapist and Published Author Chris DelaneyAs a dyslexic with a terrible lisp when in high school, Chris speaks from experience when it comes to overcoming personal barriers.Today, as the Founder of Employment King, a certified NLP Life Coach, Hypnotherapist and Careers Advisor – he brings to the table 15 years of experience supporting people to achieve their life and career goals. Chris believes that passion and luck create success. In his new book, What is Your Interview Identity, Chris has developed an interview prediction grid model to help job seekers succeed in int...2021-09-1246 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Executive Recruiter and Guerilla Job Search Coach David PerryAs Managing Partner of Perry-Martel David works with business owners in the high-tech, construction and real-estate development fields. The Wall Street Journal nicknamed him the “Rogue Recruiter” in a cover exposé describing North America's most sought-after independent executive recruiters. His approach to executive headhunting has been documented in two best-selling books, "Hiring Greatness: How to Recruit Your Dream Team and Crush the Competition” and "Executive Recruiting for Dummies.”David shares his approach for helping job seekers crack the Hidden Job Market as the co-author of Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0. and...2021-09-0554 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Mindset Coach Michele SaundersMichele helps women after a career break find their confidence, purpose, and discover their passion to create their next chapter.After spending 10 years in corporate training and development facilitating employee growth, communication and management skills – and taking several years away from her career to spend time raising her children – Michele returned to work and pursued a career in coaching.Her practice Thrive365 helps women find their own power and self-belief – and explores how mindset can help overcome obstacles.Michelle holds a Master’s in Social Work from NYU...2021-08-2942 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Leadership Development Coach Susanna KatsmanSusanna Katsman is passionate about supporting the development of emerging leaders, by guiding her clients to identify goals and achieve meaningful and sustainable changes in both mindset and behavior. She holds an Ed.M. in Human Development & Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, is trained in Immunity to Change Facilitation and is Certified as a Talent Optimization Consultant by Predictive Index.  In addition to her private practice, she supports clients through Minds at Work and MetaView, and teaches “Essential Management Skills for Emerging Leaders” at the Harvard Division of Con...2021-08-2244 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Evil HR Lady Suzanne LucasSuzanne Lucas spent 10 years in corporate HR, where she hired, fired, managed the numbers, and double-checked with the lawyers. She left that world to focus on helping other people and companies be the best she can be. Suzanne is recognized as one of the top influencers in Human Resources. You can find her writings and advice all over the internet with her archives at Evil HR Lady. She also coaches job seekers on creating great resumes and getting their careers on track.2021-08-1544 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Nicole Tschierske - Career Coach for Women in STEMNicole holds a Ph.D. in chemistry and several certifications in coaching and Positive Psychology. She uses this knowledge, together with her analytical skills, to help her clients create strategic plans that are easy to put into action. Nicole helps women in science and tech become recognized go-to experts in their company. For those looking to progress without burn out, Nicole helps to develop professional and leadership skills to gain the respect of colleagues and senior leadership, enjoy the work and feel proud of it, and to confidently unlock new opportunities to make a bigger im...2021-05-2133 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoA Non Techie Take on ATS and Resume WritingThere are few things more confusing for job seekers than the role that Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software plays in the screening process, and how exactly ATS reads resumes that get submitted. It is often a reason why people seek help with writing their resumes!To make it even more confusing, as technology continues to evolve, so too do ATS systems.In this episode, Virginia shares an overview of what ATS was designed to do, how it worked then and now, and what it all means for job seekers today.2021-05-0912 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Coach, HR Pro & Consultant Ricklyn WoodsResume Storyteller with Virginia Franco – Interview with Career Coach, HR Pro & Consultant Ricklyn Woods Ricklyn is a resume writer, career coach, and 4X certified HR Professional with over 15 years’ experience in Human Resources. She helps job seekers discover their strengths and attract opportunities that align with their values and natural talents by helping them see their significance and articulate their awesomeness. Her extensive HR background allows her to pull back the curtain on the recruiting process and give her clients a huge competitive advantage. She shares career advice and resume w...2021-04-2343 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Brie Weiler Reynolds - Career Development Manager at FlexJobsResume Storyteller with Virginia Franco – Interview with FlexJobs Career Development Manager Brie Weiler ReynoldsBrie Weiler Reynolds is the Career Development Manager and a career coach at FlexJobs, the leading site for remote work and flexible jobs. She and the FlexJobs Career Coaching Team help empower people to find jobs that fit their lives by providing practical information, resources, and insights into remote jobs and the future of work. Brie holds a master’s degree in human resources, is a certified resume writer, has 15 years of experience advising job seekers and employ...2021-04-1636 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Build Brand New Author Vince ThompsonVince Thompson is the founder, chairman and CEO of MELT, a U.S. sports marketing and branding agency, and author of Build Brand You. An award-winning brand builder and sports marketer, he has worked on brand strategies for well-known brands including Coca-Cola Company and Aflac. Vince was named one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Most Admired CEOs,” among the “500 Most Influential Atlantans” by Atlanta Magazine, the American Diabetes Association’s “Father of the Year,” one of Sports Business Journal’s “Power Players,” and by BizBash as one of the top 1,000 people in the event industry. LEARN MO...2021-02-2853 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Former Recruiter & Job Search Expert Diana YK ChanDiana is a Career Coach, Speaker and Trainer who empowers ambitious professionals to own their greatness with confidence, and to shine and differentiate.  Since launching My Marketability in 2011, she’s helped clients around the globe, from new grads to C-suite executives to change careers, land job offers and receive huge salary increases. Today JobScan recognizes her as a “Top 10 Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn.”  Her work at Google, Ivey Business School and Accenture mean she has reviewed thousands of resumes, conducted hundreds of interviews and knows what...2021-02-2544 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoThe 6 Rs of Job Search Resilience - Interview with Career & Workplace Relationship Coach David LeeResume Storyteller with Virginia Franco – Interview with Career & Workplace Relationship Coach David LeeDavid is a career coach and workplace consultant who has been involved in the resilience field for over 30 years. A 3X career changer himself, he provides Career Counseling and Outplacement services though Heart at Work Associates to people involved in job search who care deeply about finding meaningful work. His diverse background includes work in the addictions field as a counselor, and he is passionate about physical fitness, healthy nutrition and the application of wisdom traditions and mindfulness prac...2021-02-2556 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoHelp! My Resumes Makes Me Look Old!How to make your resume timeless -- so no one knows if you are 35 or 85.In this episode, I walk through (with examples): How to refresh the format -- from font choice to bullet length to spacing. A section-by-section breakdown of where tweaks can be made to make your resume fresh and current in content and style. The generational bias facing GenXers and Baby Boomers, and ways you can use your resume to control the narrative. More Resume Storyteller Podcasts 2021-02-2528 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Jack Kelly Founder & CEO of Wecruiter.ioResume Storyteller with WeCruitr Founder Jack Kelly Jack Kelly an executive recruiter at one of the oldest and largest global search firms. He has personally placed 1000s of professionals with top-tier companies over the past few decade. Passionate about advocating for job seekers, at the start of the COVID-19 epidemic he founded WeCruitr to help people in need and make the job search more humane and enjoyable. Today, Jack shares his insider interviewing tips and career advancement secrets as a Senior Contributor for Forbes, and covers timely topics related to corporations, hig...2021-01-3157 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Adam Broda - Technology Leader & Career CoachResume Storyteller with Virginia Franco – Interview with  Technology Leader and Career Coach Adam BrodaAdam is an innovative technology leader and career coach on a mission to make the world a better place by elevating the professionals and businesses that shape it every day. By day, he is a Senior Technology Manager at Amazon. By night, Adam runs Broda Coaching – where he helps people transition and advance their tech careers. LEARN MORE: LinkedIn Profile | Broda CoachingMore Resume Storyteller Podcasts2021-01-2432 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Coach Teegan BartosTeegan Bartos is a certified career management coach and resume writer. She’s helped ambitious professionals level up in their careers for the past decade working for Department of Labor agencies and as the founder of Jolt Your Career. After having worked with clients as Cook County’s Reduction in Force Case Manager, a Career Coach for Job Corps, and in her personal practice, her goal remains the same: to give clients the tools they need for professional success, financial stability, and personal fulfillment.LEARN MORE: Linkedin.com/in/TeeganBartos | Jolt Your C...2021-01-2445 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Tom Powner - Resume Storyteller with Tom Powner – Creator of NCOPE Certification, LinkedIn Strategist, Resume Writer, Job Search & Interview CoachIn 2011 Tom Powner resigned from a 25-year career in business development, operations and sales leadership to create Career Thinker Inc. Flash forward to today and, in addition to recruiting, he and his team help hundreds of job seekers across all levels and in multiple industries. He has shared his job search expertise live and virtually at community organizations, libraries, colleges, alumni groups, corporate events and career organizations. As a long-time Board Member of The National Resume Writer’s Association, Tom created NCOPE, (Nationally Certified Online Professional Expert), a certification which helps career practitioners and many othe...2021-01-1837 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoAsk Me Anything -- Common Resume Questions from 2020 AnsweredResume Storyteller with Virginia Franco – Ask Me Anything (aka your questions answered)This episode focuses on answering questions about resume writing that plague job seekers! Topics discussed:1)     Resume Length – 1 or 2 pages or more? How to fit 15/20/30+ years of experience into your resume?2)     Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) Systems – What are they? How do they work? What do I have to do to make sure they can read my resume? Can I beat them?  3)     Resume Customization – What is it? Is it necessary? How to go about it? More Resume Stor2021-01-1034 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Consultant Sweta RegmiSweta is the Founder & CEO at Teachndo, a career consultancy that works to ease the difficulties of job seekers. She pairs her corporate hiring expertise and a deep understanding of what employers want to help laid-off career professionals and newcomers to Canada  Sweta’s own story is one of explosive career growth and practical experience – that includes roles in fast food, a factory and in sales to become a hiring manager at top banks. She also has personal experience being laid off and bouncing back.Sweta has written 9 e-books and co-authored 21 Resilient Women available through Amazo...2021-01-0346 minResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Strategist & Experienced HR Director Sonal BahlSonal Bahl is an experienced HR Director and Career Strategist, and has lived and worked in India, Uruguay, Chile, France and Belgium.Her career spans 2 decades in HR and Coaching, where she screened over 250,000 resumes and conducted over 5,000 interviews across 3 continents. She’s helped recruit, build and evolve highly talented teams at startups, mid-sized companies and Fortune 500s.Today, as the Founder of SuperCharge, Sonal shares career-boosting strategies that give her clients a competitive edge to land their dream job, get promoted and lead richer, happier and more purposeful lives.LEARN MORE:2020-12-221h 00Resume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoResume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Executive Career Transition Coach Emily LawsonEmily is on a mission to help job seekers navigate the recruiting funnel with confidence. She has a 20-year background in education, HR, career development and corporate recruiting – and has helped over 1,000 clients land ideal work and successfully transition into top-tier companies including Google, Amazon, Apple, IBM, Tesla and more.LEARN MORE:Linkedin.com/in/EmilyLawsonCHRO | HR Logic SolutionsResume Storyteller with Virginia Francohttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/resume-storyteller-with-virginia-franco/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/resume-storyteller-with-virginia-franco-interview-with-executive-career-transition-coach-emily-lawson2020-12-1543 minWill Work 4 PodcastWill Work 4 PodcastVirginia Franco: Keep It Current!D & B sit down with resume writer, storyteller, and career coach Virginia Franco to learn how to showcase oneself to future employers. They learn the importance of font, format, and how to battle the ATS! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willwork4podcast/message2020-10-1451 minBEYOND BARRIERSBEYOND BARRIERSEpisode 101: Crafting the Perfect Resume with Virginia FrancoMost people don't bother to update their resume until there's a pressing need for it, and when they do...they have no idea where to begin. Sound familiar? If you're finding yourself in need of “dusting off the ol’ resume”, no need to fear...help is on the way. Meet our guest, Virginia Franco, a multi-certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer, Coach and Storyteller, whose documents have helped clients around the globe tell their stories and land interviews in record time. In this episode, Virginia shares her expertise and insights on the “Do’s and Don’ts” in your next job s...2020-10-1441 minTGIF13TGIF13TGIF13 Ep 19: A Nightmare on Elm St (1984) & Happy Birthday to Me (1981)Episode 19: A Nightmare on Elm St & Happy Birthday to Me After almost 3 months of silence comes a Super “Double” Episode of TGIF13.  Join Friday the 13th fanatics Christian Luciani and Vince Franco as they dissect Wes Craven’s Supernatural Slasher Spectacular: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). And stay (awake) for their Bonus Birthday episode of Happy Birthday to Me (1981). From the VHS/DVD: Nancy is having nightmares. Something in her haunted sleep wants to kill her. Something monstrous. Something unstoppable. But she has more to fear. Much, much more… Her high school friends, she discovers, are having th...2020-10-051h 44Breaking WorkBreaking WorkDiving Into Resume Composition And What It Means To Employers With Virginia Franco“I weave in language that eludes to pain points together with details that are unique to an individual” - Virginia Franco We enjoyed having Virginia Franco on so much as a guest the first time around, that we decided to invite her back for another episode. Virginia is an accomplished writer whose work has been published in just about every type of medium. In addition to her past publications, she is also certified by the National Resume Writers Association, Career Thought Leaders, and the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. She has a podcast of her...2020-09-2138 minFOOTE-NOTES Andy Foote\'s PodcastFOOTE-NOTES Andy Foote's PodcastEP: 15 Virginia Franco, Virginia Franco ResumesVirginia and I discuss her career, resume strategy the thinking behind ‘Job Search Secret Weapon’ and other interesting subjects!2020-07-0737 minGet Hired in Medical Sales: Showing you the step by step process to land a high paying sales job.Get Hired in Medical Sales: Showing you the step by step process to land a high paying sales job.Why is your resume getting screened? What can you do? Virginia FrancoVirginia Franco Resmues Job Search Secret Weapon (DIY service for all of your job search tools) Here is exactly how to word your resume to get noticed. She is an executive storyteller, which basically means she can help us craft a great resume! Have you ever wondered why your resume gets screened? She tells us why and offers a fresh approach!2020-06-1038 minMujeres con AmorMujeres con AmorQuickie | Una habitación propia - Virginia Woolf¿Qué necesita una mujer para realizarse? Virginia Woolf asegura que una habitación propia es suficiente, aludiendo a un espacio en donde pueda ser ella misma, desligada de todos sus roles.2020-05-1104 minThe Career Builder\'s PodcastThe Career Builder's PodcastStorytelling Your Way to Success with Virginia FrancoTopics CoveredVirginia Franco - Multi-Certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer, Coach and Storytellerwww.VirginiaFrancoResumes.comInstagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter: Virginia Francowww.JobSearchSecretWeapon.comHow Virginia became an accidental entrepreneurWhat does it mean to be a story teller in a professional contextCommon misconceptions about storytellingSome characteristics of a great storytellerHow to become a better storytellerHow to incorporate storytelling into a resumeResume tipsWhat should you look for in a resume writer?Can you optimize for storytelling and keyword searches?Using the LinkedIn About section to tell the reader "Why me"The best format to tell stories in an interviewSteps you can...2020-04-2232 minThe Career Builder\'s PodcastThe Career Builder's PodcastStorytelling Your Way to Success with Virginia FrancoTopics CoveredVirginia Franco - Multi-Certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer, Coach and Storytellerwww.VirginiaFrancoResumes.comInstagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter: Virginia Francowww.JobSearchSecretWeapon.comHow Virginia became an accidental entrepreneurWhat does it mean to be a story teller in a professional contextCommon misconceptions about storytellingSome characteristics of a great storytellerHow to become a better storytellerHow to incorporate storytelling into a resumeResume tipsWhat should you look for in a resume writer?Can you optimize for storytelling and keyword searches?Using the LinkedIn About section to tell the reader "Why me"The best format to tell stories in an interviewSteps you can...2020-04-2232 minOLT InsiderOLT InsiderYou CAN Turn Crisis Into Opportunity - Virginia Franco, Jeff Tippett - Episode 46Guests: Virginia Franco, Jeff Tippett.In this week’s episode of The One Last Thought Podcast, we are joined by two great leaders in Virginia Franco, and Jeff Tippett. Unbeknownst to one another, they were both opening up about adversity, fear and crisis, and how by tackling those head on we may in fact find opportunity out of crisis.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-last-thought-insider/donations2020-04-1309 minOne Last ThoughtOne Last ThoughtYou CAN Turn Crisis Into Opportunity - Virginia Franco, Jeff Tippett - Episode 46Looking for more One Last Thought content? You can now join the OLT Insider program at: glow.fm/oltinsider and unlock your very own private feed packed with exclusive episodes!Want to learn the most powerful 15 life-lessons I’ve learned while hosting the One Last Thought podcast? Get it through this link: https://www.bit.ly/15ThingslearnedGuests: Virginia Franco, Jeff Tippett.In this week’s episode of The One Last Thought Podcast, we are joined by two great leaders in Virginia Franco, and Jeff Tipp...2020-04-1210 minHot To TrotHot To TrotQuarantine Daze- Episode 2 (Avalon & John: Catoctin Creek Distillery)We have Avalon & John two sales reps for Catoctin Creek Distillery in Purceville, Virginia. They discuss topics about how they are getting by, their favorite products by Catoctin. This episode has unicorns and Virginia love all over it! Meet two awesome people who come from a bar tending background! Learn and listen how they got involved into a really great distillery family.2020-03-2328 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow to Write a Resume That Appeals to Robots and People, with Virginia FrancoApplicant tracking systems (ATS) are a prevalent hiring tool, used by a vast majority of employers. If you want to get your resume past an automated system and into a hiring manager’s hands, there are some specific steps you can take. Keywords are important, but Find Your Dream Job guest Virginia Franco says you should avoid keyword stuffing so that your resume makes sense to both humans and computers. Virginia advises job seekers to use their networks to bypass the ATS and to write resumes that can be read easily on mobile devices. About Our Guest: Vi...2019-12-1132 minThe Voice of Job SeekersThe Voice of Job SeekersVirginia Franco Interviews Mark Anthony Dyson on the Resume Storyteller PodcastI wanted to share my guest spot on Virginia Franco's podcast, Resume Storyteller from last Spring. We discuss several career advice, strategies, and job search tactics.  Let me know what you think about this episode in one of three ways: Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message Send email feedback to mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com Virginia is a five-time executive resume writer and been in business for the las...2019-11-0651 minThe Voice of Job SeekersThe Voice of Job SeekersTrying to Change Careers? This is The Time w/ Virginia Franco Changing careers or jobs is the norm as it has been for some years now. One survey from Robert Half International shows 66% of professionals see changing jobs every few years as positive. Virginia Franco, the founder of Virginia Franco Resumes, wrote an interesting article about career change I wanted to feature.    Let me know what you think about this episode in one of three ways: Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the "Send Voicemail" button on the right side of your screen and leave...2019-10-1220 minThe Edutainer with Dr. Erin L. AlbertThe Edutainer with Dr. Erin L. AlbertLinkedIn & the NCOPE Certification: Time to Beef Up Your Profile with a (Certified) Pro: Virginia FrancoThis episode is sponsored by my list of healthcare and pharmacy certifications - nearly 250 of them! https://tinyurl.com/LaborDayCerts ______ LinkedIn & the NCOPE Certification: Time to Beef Up Your LinkedIn Profile with Certified Pro, Virginia Franco: BIO - Virginia Franco, NCRW, NCOPE, MRW, CPRW, CEIP  Founder + Chief Writer | Virginia Franco Resumes President | The National Resume Writers' Association...is first and foremost a writer and storyteller. Contributor | Ivy Exec, Job-Hunt, MedReps, Business2Community, Forbes, Career Sidekick, The Ladders Website  www.VirginiaFrancoResumes.com She founded Virginia Franco Resumes...2019-09-0234 minCareer UpRisingCareer UpRising#50 Career Storytelling with Virginia FrancoThe modern job search today is all about storytelling. Having a unique story will set you apart from other candidates. Many people struggle with how to articulate their value and win over employers. Today’s guest is Virginia Franco of Virginia Franco Resumes. Hear her philosophy on how storytelling can elevate your resume and interview performance!2019-05-0627 minCareer UpRisingCareer UpRising#50 Career Storytelling with Virginia FrancoThe modern job search today is all about storytelling. Having a unique story will set you apart from other candidates. Many people struggle with how to articulate their value and win over employers. Today’s guest is Virginia Franco of Virginia Franco Resumes. Hear her philosophy on how storytelling can elevate your resume and interview performance!2019-05-0627 minBusiness Innovators Radio NetworkBusiness Innovators Radio NetworkLinkedin Strategies Discussed by Virginia Franco Resume StorytellerResume Storyteller Podcast Host Virginia Franco discusses the LinkedIn writing strategies she keeps top of mind when working with clients across all levels and industries. Topics discussed include: Do I need to be on LinkedIn? What sections should I focus on? Should I pay for LinkedIn premium? What do keywords have to do with my LinkedIn profile? LEARN MORE: www.virginiafrancoresumes.com 2018-01-3000 min