by Ellie Vargo | Oct 20, 2020 | Interviewing, Job Search, Online Application, Resume Essentials
Since even senior-level executives have to follow the online application process today, here are some tips to increase your likelihood of winning interviews. 1. Read the job posting carefully and follow application directions. 2. Make... by Ellie Vargo | Oct 12, 2020 | Interviewing, Job Search, Online Application, Resume Essentials
Determined to ruin your resume—and potential interview opportunities? Here’s what to do: Use a template created by someone else. Since these are often created using graphics and tables and have a rigid format, there is no guarantee that your information will flow in... by Ellie Vargo | Mar 11, 2020 | coaching topics, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Online Application, Resume Essentials
The approach most job seekers take after learning that recruiters do “keyword” searches on resumes submitted online, is to focus on job functions in the hope that a brief description of what they do will cover all the possibilities. Say an employer receives 100... 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...