by Ellie Vargo | Jun 27, 2019 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Leadership
One of the things I enjoy most in my work is discovering what recruiters look for in the candidates they interview who rise to the top. A recent blog post by Ben Martinez of Ramp Talent reveals that “one of the most overlooked questions in a job interview is finding... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 19, 2019 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials
Sometime ago I had the opportunity to work with two top IT executives from the same employer; a female boss and her male subordinate. I interviewed her first and was interested to find that she couched all her achievements in soft skills – developing people,... by Ellie Vargo | Nov 19, 2018 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials
Part of empowering my clients to succeed in their careers is challenging them to grow, and growing involves attitude—or mindset—as much as anything else. A growth mindset as described in Mindset, the New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, PhD is essential for... by Ellie Vargo | Nov 13, 2018 | Job Search, Online Application, Resume Essentials
An employer’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is not your friend. These systems were created to facilitate increasingly complex government reporting requirements around the hiring process. Both candidates and recruiters dislike the systems because 1) they... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 24, 2018 | Interviewing, Job Search, Online Application, Resume Essentials
Professional resume writers are worth a premium because they know that format is driven by content; in today’s online application world, a visually striking, custom-designed resume may not generate the return on investment you expect. A number of my clients have... by Ellie Vargo | Dec 5, 2017 | Job Search, Online Application, Resume Essentials
Avoid functional or skills-based resumes; recruiters don’t like them because they don’t provide context and because they are an indicator that a candidate lacks qualifications or a desirable work history. Using a functional format also puts you at a disadvantage when...