Chapter 15

Knowing Victoria, Susie sent the résumé back after making corrections. "All done. I've fixed it for you." Victoria downloaded and reviewed it. It didn't seem all that different. Things were just worded a little differently. "A résumé is like a raw photo straight from the camera. You have to learn to add some filters and edits." Susie knew Victoria was highly capable but not skilled at self-promotion. In other words, Victoria was the type to quietly work hard and let her results speak for herself. But the professional world wasn't like school, and good grades weren't enough. In many companies, the higher-ups valued social skills more than job performance. Even if someone wasn't the best at their work, their ability to navigate office politics could still earn them promotions. "Seriously, do you want to work for me? I can make you an artist, a model, an influencer, or whatever you want. You compose music, don't you? I can get a singer to collaborate with you." Susie made a sincere