by Ellie Vargo | Sep 20, 2013 | Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
The appearance of your resume can make or break its chances of being read by a recruiter or hiring manager. Does it scream that you are trying too hard, not trying hard enough or simply that you have a lackadaisical attitude? Are you applying for positions for which... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 28, 2013 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
I spoke with someone recently who confessed that he’d given up looking. There’s a huge difference between giving up an unrealistic dream and becoming complacent in a position that pays well but fails to satisfy. When I pressed “Wally” about what he’d done to explore... by Ellie Vargo | Apr 17, 2013 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
Not only does applying online feel like you’re sending your electronic transmissions into a black hole, recruiters aren’t crazy about the impersonal process either. And that’s why social networking has become so important. In years past, recruiters reviewed hard... by Ellie Vargo | Aug 23, 2012 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
Awhile back I had a client with an in-depth marketing background and a stable career history that was desperate to make a change. We spoke about 6 weeks into her job search process and she related that although she had applied for multiple positions online, she was... by Ellie Vargo | Apr 20, 2012 | Job Search, Uncategorized
Stop hiding behind your computer and take a chance. It’s incredibly easy to fall into the norm of online job search. Select some industry specific websites, a few associations you belong to, and don’t forget Monster and Career Builder, the largest career sites. For...
