![]() ”The program was such a positive experience and it allows Fidelity to find hidden talent otherwise looked over by other companies,” says Verina “It will shape Fidelity’s future in a positive way because the caliber of individuals that come into the program. With Resume, Verina found resources, coaching, job opportunities, and her “perfect opportunity.” Resume makes it easier to re-enter the workforce and provides transition assistance through a six-month program. I listened to every word and did it all! I was so excited I think I applied to both roles twice!”Įnter Fidelity’s Resume Program. We discussed my experience and she gave me advice on what I should highlight on my application and how to put my best foot forward. “Two of the roles they were looking to fill were for Fidelity Investments in Westlake, Texas near where I lived. She received a call right away from a reacHIRE program manager. Verina saw an ad for reacHIRE, a talent partner of Fidelity’s, and applied online. I tailored my resume to focus on my previous HR experience and the transferable skills I gained from pharmaceutical sales.” I’ve always loved working with people and had previous experience in Human Resources, so I decided that was the route I wanted to take. I also decided that I wanted to find a career path that brought me joy. ![]() “But I knew that I needed to pick myself up and start supporting my family. “It took me two years to feel ready to face the process of returning to work,” Verina says. Despite countless applications, she had trouble finding a job. When the time was right, Verina started seeking a new role, but the gap in her resume posed a bigger hurdle than she’d imagined. To cope with the loss and to pour herself into her son, she made the difficult decision to continue their plans and spent the next two years focusing on being a mom. Just six short months later, Verina’s life changed when her husband passed away. Shortly after the birth of her son, Verina and her husband decided she would take time off from her career. Verina LeGrand, a Talent Acquisition program manager and working mom, found her second chance at a career – and a way to help others who want to return to the workforce – through Fidelity’s Resume program.
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