by Ellie Vargo | Oct 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Investing in your career can pay big dividends. Few would deny that there is value in specialized education that extends your knowledge base, enriches your experience and adds future skills. Expert professional resume writers also impact careers by opening doors to... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Headshots are showing up more often, even on executive-level resumes. Photos on resumes have historically been discouraged because employers’ hiring practices are subject to government scrutiny. It used to be common knowledge that only actors and models need to... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
From an employer’s point of view, the hiring process always begins with: “We have a problem.” The successful candidate responds with: “I understand your problem and I’m the right person to help you solve your problem.” The fundamental question this exchange poses is:... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Since a resume is not an affidavit, you don’t have to include every aspect of your career or every job you’ve held, particularly if you have a career spanning 20 or more years. For many positions, focusing on the last 10 years and emphasizing relevant/related... 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...