by Ellie Vargo | Oct 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
LinkedIn has become the recruiter’s resource, so there are some things you need to know to attract attention. First and foremost, a LinkedIn profile is not a resume, so if you are copying resume text onto the site, you are overlooking a unique branding opportunity.... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 12, 2016 | Job Search, Uncategorized
The job search climate is very different today than it was just a few years ago. Both internal and external recruiters are spending more time online sourcing passive candidates because using social media for recruitment purposes is quick and inexpensive. Recruiters... by Ellie Vargo | Apr 5, 2016 | coaching topics, Job Search, Online Application, Uncategorized
Having just returned from the 201 Career Thought Leaders conference in Denver, I’ve got some great tips to share. Some surprising research from Career Advisory Board (www.careeradvisoryboard.org) reveals that an amazing 51% of successful candidates (Millennials, Gen... by Ellie Vargo | Jan 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
I had an interesting inquiry recently from a senior executive prospect who had emailed me a 3-page document listing employers, various achievements, personal/professional honors and leadership assignments. When he called to ask about my process, I told him that I... by Ellie Vargo | Nov 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Because I work with clients at all levels and from all industries, I have a distinct vantage point. When I write a resume, I aim to make my client stand out—not blend in. If you’re still using 10-point Times New Roman type, then you surely need to expand your... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 16, 2015 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Leadership, Uncategorized
I had the distinct pleasure of working with a client recently who told me that his career progression had been intentional – something that sparked my interest because most of the thousands of job seekers I’ve worked with are more likely to rely on serendipity....