by Ellie Vargo | Jan 31, 2013 | coaching topics, Cover Letters, Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
First, you need to know that even in the most difficult job markets, there are available jobs. Employers often shoo some folks out the front door while they’re bring new hires in the back door. No one stays in a job forever. Since employees eventually move on, there... by Ellie Vargo | Nov 28, 2012 | Interviewing, Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
More than a few of my clients have come to me by way of a prior, unhappy online experience. When you select a resume writing “service” based on a fancy website, understand that you will likely not be getting a product written by the individual that owns the company,... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 17, 2012 | coaching topics, Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
According to senior executive networking site ExecuNet, the skills most in demand in today’s top business leaders are: 1. Ability to build and lead high-performing teams 2. Industry-specific experience 3. Strategy and execution leadership 4. Functional/technical... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 6, 2012 | Cover Letters, Job Search, Uncategorized
I have read and heard this statement from time to time but my work with clients tells a different story. More and more employers ask for cover letters to accompany candidate applications, even for blue-collar positions. I write cover letters as a matter of course... by Ellie Vargo | May 24, 2012 | Job Search, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
How can you know whether or not your resume passes muster? I hear many people say, “I respect my dad’s opinion and he says it is wonderful,” or “My friend is in management and does a lot of hiring, so s/he’s an expert,” or “I know it’s good because my friend who has a...