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 | Jun 27, 2019 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Leadership
One of the things I enjoy most in my work is discovering what recruiters look for in the candidates they interview who rise to the top. A recent blog post by Ben Martinez of Ramp Talent reveals that “one of the most overlooked questions in a job interview is finding... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 19, 2019 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials
Sometime ago I had the opportunity to work with two top IT executives from the same employer; a female boss and her male subordinate. I interviewed her first and was interested to find that she couched all her achievements in soft skills – developing people,... by Ellie Vargo | Nov 19, 2018 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials
Part of empowering my clients to succeed in their careers is challenging them to grow, and growing involves attitude—or mindset—as much as anything else. A growth mindset as described in Mindset, the New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, PhD is essential for... by Ellie Vargo | Oct 10, 2018 | Interviewing, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials
A resume with “POP” appeal provides context that makes your achievements resonate with employers and positions you for a future role. Sure, your resume is going to include information from your past career, but you also need to demonstrate aptitude and value for a...
