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Actitudes y conocimientos sobre transexualidad del personal asistencial de un hospital de tercer nivel.
español Objetivos: El objetivo general fue analizar el conocimiento y las actitudes del personal asistencial de Salud Mental de un Instituto de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental (IPSM) de un hospital de tercer nivel sobre la transexualidad. Los objetivos específicos incluían examinar las actitudes y conocimientos entre hombres y mujeres participantes, así como evaluarlos entre las diversas edades.
Calidad percibida por pacientes y familiares en una Unidad de Hospitalización Domiciliaria de Psiquiatría
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Calidad percibida por pacientes y familiares en una Unidad de Hospitalización Domiciliaria de Psiquiatría Autores: Virginia Nájera Franco Localización: NURE investigación: Revista Científica de enfermería, ISSN-e 1697-218X, Nº.
Satisfacción percibida por los profesionales sanitarios en relación al Servicio de Enfermería de Interconsulta en Salud Mental
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Satisfacción percibida por los profesionales sanitarios en relación al Servicio de Enfermería de Interconsulta en Salud Mental Laura Rodríguez Gómez [1] ; Ana García Pozo [1] ; Sofía Martínez Villar [2] ; Sara Arcos Sendón [3] ; Virginia Nájera Franco [4] ; Victoria Velasco Cabrero [4] [1] Centro de Salud Mental de Moratalaz, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón.
4 Easy Steps To Writing A Disruptive Cover Letter
In this fourth and last paragraph, be sure to thank the hiring manager for taking the time to read your disruptive cover letter (remember that not all managers do!). Next, use this last bit of space to help the reader connect the dots to show them why you are a great job candidate, a business-of-one who can provide a service they need with a personal connection to the company that is invaluable. Remember: You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
How to Transform Your Scattered Job History into a Cohesive Story
For those of us (present company included) who have held roles that at the surface seem unrelated, have worked across industries or whose job titles are misleading or confusing, writing a cohesive resume and LinkedIn profile can be daunting. Fortunately, with some strategies to connect the dots, you can rest assured that readers of your resume and LinkedIn will not be left wondering or confused.
Career Change Crossroads -- How I Became an Executive Resume Writer
My mother always said when I complained about work – “If a job was the RIGHT work, the RIGHT hours, the RIGHT salary AND makes you happy – they wouldn’t call it WORK.” She was right – but I’ve since learned that shooting for 3 out of 4 can’t hurt! Who knows? You might get all 4! I know I did and am still pinching myself that people reach out to me as an executive resume writer. Here’s how it came to be.
8 Musts for Over-50 Job Hunters
I often work with older GenX job seekers, younger Baby Boomers and those who haven’t conducted a search in years, who come to me for executive resume services, struggling to understand how to navigate job search today. The long and short of it is that while some parts have changed (hello ATS and social media), much hasn’t (it’s still people hiring people). Here’s my take on what you need to know when job hunting after 50. 1.
In Memory of Herbert Shore
March 29, 2024 by Mark Sherman and Virginia Franco Herbert Shore was a founding member of DSA in 1982 and of the San Diego chapter until he passed away in February of 2024. November 18, 1939 – February 12, 2024 In Herb’s own words “I was born in 1939 in Brooklyn, New York to secular, Jewish, working class parents. My parents were not actually Communist Party members, but our lives revolved around the ‘fellow traveling’ milieu that existed until the mid 1950s.
3 Challenges Faced by Real Job Seekers
Like so many I’ve seen as a professional resume writer, the pandemic 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.
How to Read Ounces on a Digital Scale
Turn your digital scale on and wait until the reading is set to 0.0. Place whatever needs to be weighed on the scale, and keep yourself or your contents immobile until the weight reading is complete. Understand that most manufacturers measure ounces in 0.2-lb. increments. We Recommend Nutrition Health Nutrition Perform your math calculations based on your scale's readings, taking the knowledge that there are 16 oz. in every pound. This means that every 0.2 lbs. equals slightly more than 3 oz.
The Career Coach Chronicles: Advice from Virginia Franco
Digital platforms and social media have evolved resume writing into a concise style. Online reading preferences for skimming necessitate resumes to be brief, visually appealing, and easily digestible. Many resumes miss the mark by not targeting the specific role, including irrelevant details. A frequent mistake is detailing job duties instead of showcasing impactful accomplishments that attract employers. Effective resume storytelling details the client’s career journey and successes.
Top Professional Resume Writing Services Expert Says Keep Job Hunting
Once the Thanksgiving tryptophans take over, it easy to consider taking the next few weeks off. In fact, many job seekers consider now the perfect time to hit “pause” on your job search. Even as we come out of the pandemic — from now through the New Year calendars become filled with a combination of merriment, preparing for merriment and counting the days until we get a few days off from work again.
Cover Letter Tips from Expert in Resume and Cover Letter Writing Services
As someone who specializes in resume and cover letter writing services, I can say without a doubt that when it comes to cover letters, there’s good and bad news. The bad? In my experience, they only get read about a third of the time. The good? When read, a cover letter can make ALL the difference – especially for a career changer. When powerfully-written, a cover letter can serve as a tipping point that encourages a decision-maker to take a risk.
7 Questions Asked by a Professional Resume Writer
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?
Job Search Takeaways from a Topsy Turvy Career
With 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.
3 LinkedIn Writing Service Tools to Help Yours Show Up 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.
5 FREE Tools to Maximize Productivity and Achieve (some) Work-Life Sanity
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.
Interview with Career Switch Author Dr. Dawn Graham
ABOUT 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.
Interview with Career Consultant and Resume Writer Colleen Paulson
About Colleen Beginning 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.
Interview with Sr. Technical Recruiter Nicole Reyes
OUR 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.
6 Things You can Do NOW to Survive Layoffs
In an ideal world, layoffs are performed as part of a large-scale plan to eliminate the dead weight and retain top talent. As we saw just three years ago with COVID-19 and before that with the 2008 Financial Crisis and 9/11, and countless times during mergers, corporate takeovers, this isn’t always the case.
Interview with Board Director Search Firm Experts Lisa Ward & Adam Zajac
OUR CHAT Lisa 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.
Ready, Set, Go! Be Prepared to Hit the Ground Running During Your Job Search in 2024
I doubt many could have predicted the job search journey that was 2023 — so I’m not here to make any predictions about 2024 — except to say that many will likely be nervous as they follow the economy’s ups and downs. If you haven’t needed to job search in years, it’s important to note what has changed: 1) There is often a pipeline of people getting qualified for a role during the time when a job posting is in the works.
Interview with Bilingual Career Strategist Ana Goehner
OUR CHAT As a Brazilian immigrant who has been in the U.S. for 10+ years, Ana and I discussed: Mindset adjustments to overcome language barriers Effective 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.
Interview with Executive Resume Writer, Career & Interview Cathy Lanzalaco
OUR CHAT Cathy 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 CATHY Cathy is CEO of Inspire Careers, a full-service career marketing firm based in Buffalo, NY who serves job seekers across the country.
Never Bury the Lead
Lessons from Journalism Applied to Resume and LinkedIn Writing “Never bury the lead” is a common phrase from journalism. Burying it can cause a reader to lose interest and stop reading. Actually, the term is “lede” but after years of working as an executive resume writer, I no longer recall why so we will run with lead for purposes of this article! In a news story, the “lead” is the first few sentences that quickly convey the gist of the story.
Interview with Mindful Career Path’s Alicia Ramsdell
OUR CHAT Alicia 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. givers Easy-to-deploy techniques for calming nerves in stressful career situations A 5-step process for interviewing conversations to advance your job search. . . .
resume writer transforms scattered history into a clear and targeted one
“At first glance, my job history looks scattered!” Sound familiar? As a resume writer, I hear this all the time. For those of us (present company included) who have held roles that at the surface seem unrelated, have worked across industries or whose job titles are misleading or confusing, writing a cohesive resume and LinkedIn profile can be daunting.
3 Tools to Show a Hiring Manager Show You're a Perfect Match
To land that first interview, as a job seeker, it is critical to show how you are well qualified for the role you are targeting. Whether submitting your resume written from a resume template or a resume writer like me, to a job board or to a referral, or if you’re looking to get found by a recruiter or hiring manager on LinkedIn, this gets accomplished by showing them that your skills align closely with those needed to do the job. In other words, it pays to match.
Interview with Entrepreneur, Millennial & Gen Z Career Mentor Matthew Stewart
Interview with Entrepreneur, Millennial & Gen Z Career Mentor Matthew Stewart July 19, 2022 by Virginia Franco OUR CHAT Matt 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.
Dealing With and Preparing for Layoffs – 2021 Edition - Virginia Franco Resumes
In an ideal world, layoffs are performed as part of a large-scale plan to eliminate the dead weight and retain top talent. As we saw just two years ago with COVID-19 and before that with the 2008 Financial Crisis and 9/11, and countless times during mergers, corporate takeovers, this isn’t always the case.
Resume too Wordy? Too Long? How to Keep it Simple by the Numbers
When was the last time you spent more than a minute reviewing a resume? When was the last time you printed your medical sales resume out to read? When people are in a rush (people are ALWAYS in a rush) the bottom line is we SKIM (at least for the first read), and WE MOSTLY READ ONLINE. Ironically, what often happens when trying to write our own good professional resumes is that we tend to throw in every achievement, every sales figure, and every ounce of history. The result?
Interview with Tracy Hooper, the Founder of The Confidence Project
Our Chat Every 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 confidence – from word choice to facial expressions and much more.
Interview with Master Storyteller Mark Carpenter
OUR CHAT We 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 MARK Mark Carpenter is a serial storyteller.
Interview with Career Clarity Coach Dr. Monica Marcelis Fochtman
OUR CHAT Self-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 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.
Executive Resume Services Expert Shares 8 Musts for Older Job Seekers
I often work with older GenX job seekers, younger Baby Boomers and those who haven’t conducted a search in years, who come to me for executive resume services, struggling to understand how to navigate job search today. The long and short of it is that while some parts have changed (hello ATS and social media), much hasn’t (it’s still people hiring people). Here’s my take on what you need to know when job hunting after 50.
Interview with Digital Marketing & Technology Recruiter Kelli Hrivnak
OUR CHAT Her go-to resource for finding talent Her take on the Hidden Job Market Planned v. Unplanned talent searches ATS Myths What catches her eye in a resume and/or LinkedIn . . . and much more! ABOUT KELLI As 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.
Surprising Job Search Strategies
As an executive resume writer, it’s always insightful to speak with someone with experience on the other side of the hiring table — which is why I was delighted to have the opportunity recently to interview Executive Recruiter and Guerrilla Job Search Coach David Perry, co-author of Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0. We discussed what he believes is really occurring in the hidden job market and shared some proven outside-the-box methods for job search that may just surprise you! A...
Executive Resume Writer Shows How the Hidden Job Market Can Work
I recently shared a social media post with some good news about a long-time client who hired me on several occasions as an executive resume writer, and who had landed a new role using strategies we’ve discussed over the years regarding how to access what many refer to as the “hidden job market.” What I didn’t share, however, is that over the course of the last 8+ years, I’ve supported Joe during 3 separate job searches.
Interview with Leadership Development Coach Susanna Katsman
Interview with Leadership Development Coach Susanna Katsman August 20, 2021 by Virginia Franco Susanna 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.
Interview with Evil HR Lady Suzanne Lucas
Interview with Evil HR Lady Suzanne Lucas August 10, 2021 by Virginia Franco Suzanne 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 they 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.
Successful Cover Letters for Career Change
When it comes to cover letters, there’s good and bad news. The bad? In my experience, they only get read about a third of the time. The good? When read, a cover letter can make ALL the difference – especially for a career changer. When powerfully-written, a cover letter can serve as a tipping point that encourages a decision-maker to take a risk.
A Non Techie Take on ATS and Resume Writing
A Non Techie Take on ATS and Resume Writing May 10, 2021 by Virginia Franco There 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.
Voice of Job Seeker Podcast – Job Search Secret Weapon Special Edition - Virginia Franco Resumes
We were more than honored that Voice of Job Seeker Podcast host Mark Anthony Dyson trusted us with his baby – and allowed us to take over his podcast! Most know I work one-on-one with clients. What many don’t know is I bootstrapped Job Search Secret Weapon with 2 other career experts Adrienne Tom and Sarah Johnson – committed to providing job seekers with high-quality and affordable do-it-yourself content to support the entire job search journey from application to offer.
Certified Resume Writers and Experts Weigh In
Writer’s block happens to all of us — even those who list themselves as a certified resume writer and who do this for a living! As someone who has written resumes and LinkedIn for 20+ years along with copy for just about everything else (newsletters, news articles, websites, magazines and press releases – to name a few), writer’s block comes in all shapes and sizes: 3 Types of Writer’s Block Here are 3 types of writer’s block I experience: #1 Complete Brain Blackout Have you ever just stared...
Certified Resume Writer Shares 7 Steps for Successful Career Change
COVID-19 threw a curveball into all of our lives. As a certified resume writer, I witnessed first-hand how the livelihoods of millions were jeopardized — prompting many to ponder the future and wonder whether NOW is the time for a career change, maybe a “second act.” As one of a large group who reinvented themselves during the 2008 Financial Crisis to become a certified resume writer, I’m not shocked to see this pandemic causing many to pause and reconsider their career direction.
5 Questions to Make Your Resume Read like a Blueprint, Not a Brochure
For many C-Suite, Executive and seasoned professionals, the process of boiling down decades of experience into something that can be skim read can be frustrating, overwhelming and intimidating. As a professional resume writer, I often see a common result — that their resume and LinkedIn are dense with too much information that outlines all aspects of their job description peppered with a handful of achievements.
How to Explain a Career Gap on Your Resume
Often times, applicants must explain a career gap on their resume. Whether you got laid off, took a break to care for a loved one, quit a job due to spouse relocation – employment gaps are a workforce norm across all industries. Nonetheless, the stigma persists. The worry continues that a gap is negative — especially when not clearly explained. As an Executive Resume writer, I hear the question, “Should I address my employment gap?” all the time.
Resume Storyteller with Virginia Franco
David 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.
7 Smart Steps to Successful COVID-19 Pandemic Career Change
By Virginia Franco COVID-19 threw a curve ball into all of our lives. The livelihoods of millions are at risk -- prompting many to ponder the future and wonder whether NOW is the time for a career change, maybe a "second act." As one of the large group who reinvented themselves during the 2008 Financial Crisis, I am not shocked that this pandemic has caused many to pause and reconsider their career direction.
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