by Ellie Vargo | Oct 17, 2012 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
Invest in yourself with ongoing education, training and personal/professional development. Make every effort to become a three-dimensional person whose company others enjoy. Establish personal and professional goals. No one can do this for you; know why you work;... by Ellie Vargo | May 2, 2012 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Uncategorized
The interview went really well, but you didn’t land the job. Was it something you did or said? Or was it something completely out of your control? You may never know the truth, but you can certainly take some comfort in knowing that it may have had absolutely nothing... by Ellie Vargo | Mar 16, 2012 | coaching topics, Cover Letters, Interviewing, Job Search, Uncategorized
We all know it is a tough job market out there. Some say it is getting better: according to CNN, jobless claims plunged last week to a nearly 4-year low. The job market and the economy are coming back to life. Remaining positive, though, can be difficult when you are... by Ellie Vargo | Feb 14, 2012 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Uncategorized
I received a call from a prospective client recently who asked my advice on what information to include on a resume that would let an employer know s/he didn’t want to work more than 40-hours a week or hold a stressful job. I’ve also had a number of... by Ellie Vargo | Jan 3, 2012 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Justifying promotion, Uncategorized
Once you meet the basic qualifications for a position, soft skills become important as competitive differentiators. The more senior your position, the more critical it is to demonstrate self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management.... by Ellie Vargo | Oct 25, 2011 | Interviewing, Job Search, Uncategorized
Current wisdom suggests that your best strategy for getting interviews when applying online is to apply quickly after an announcement appears. Many recruiters establish an arbitrary number of applications to be reviewed because no one has the time or the inclination...