{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ea5a8856461acb17818ac5b/5ea5a8b32b547ebf3f055ed7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#24 – Career Expert Series – Virginia Franco On Crafting Effective Resumes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ea5a8856461acb17818ac5b/1590252791168-d5eb225ab534c7dbbb775e8239ad65de.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>For this Episode of <strong>The Career Expert Series – </strong>we will be hearing from Resume Expert <a href=\"http://virginiafrancoresumes.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Virginia Franco</strong></a>.<img src=\"https://careermetis.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Career-Expert-Series-Virginia-Franco-1024x576.jpg\"></p><p>Virginia Franco, NCRW, CPRW is a double-certified Executive Resume Writer and the owner of Virginia Franco Resumes . Her resumes are 100% customized for today's readers and garner interviews in 60 days. Her LinkedIn profiles are amongst the Top 1% viewed.</p><h3>Episode Summary</h3><p><strong>1. </strong>The Top Mistake made by candidates on their Resume/ LinkedIn – they do not include a compelling headline or a lead paragraph to entice the readers to continue reading.</p><p><strong>2. </strong>Another mistake is that candidates don't usually format the resumes for Online Reading. Most recruiters today read resumes and LinkedIn profiles on their web browsers and/or mobile devices.</p><p><strong>3.&nbsp;</strong>Use the right font (Sans Serif/Arial/Tahoma) and the right formatting to make sure that the resume is more reader-friendly. Use the right amount of white space throughout the resume.</p><p><strong>4. </strong>When a Cover Letter is requested – make sure to include that in your application.</p><p><strong>5. </strong>Virginia Franco shares her 4-step formula on writing an effective Cover Letter.</p><p><strong>6. </strong>Leverage the power of LinkedIn to uncover contacts and build your network. The stronger your network , higher the chances of landing an interview or job opportunity.</p><h3>Links &amp; Resources</h3><p>To learn more about Virginia Franco – you can visit her <a href=\"http://virginiafrancoresumes.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>website</strong></a>. She can also be found on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiafrancoresumewriter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a> and <a href=\"https://twitter.com/vafrancoresumes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Intro Music provided courtesy of <strong>Accelerated Ideas</strong> (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack – <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unsZLmLEhA8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Siren Kickback</strong></a></p><p>Ending Music provided courtesy of <strong>Accelerated Ideas</strong> (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack – <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiENW06m7nY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>No Need to Rush</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nissar Ahamed"}