by Ellie Vargo | Aug 10, 2011 | Cover Letters, Interviewing, Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
A resume client came to us today and brought up an interesting dilemma that I am sure many job seekers can relate to. She is returning to the workforce after a 4-year absence, leaving her with no recent experience. How should she handle this issue? At first glance, a... by Ellie Vargo | Jul 8, 2011 | Interviewing, Job Search, Uncategorized
Competition for jobs is intense, so how do you set yourself apart? Following up is critical. No recruiter wants to hear from you every week for months, however, remaining at the forefront of recruiters’ and hiring decision makers’ minds may well increase your chances... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 8, 2011 | Interviewing, Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
Many of the resumes prospects ask me to review are generic in form and content. Put yourself in the place of the recruiter. Are you going to select candidates as you would cards from a deck? Likely not. First, you’ll use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), or... by Ellie Vargo | May 18, 2011 | Cover Letters, Interviewing, Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
This topic came to mind based on a recent article I read about the CEO of a major software company who revealed that he hires for talent rather than experience. If that is the case, those candidates who focus on past experience are missing the opportunity to showcase... by Ellie Vargo | Nov 15, 2010 | Interviewing, Job Search, Uncategorized
Job candidates these days have plenty to say about how they’ve been treated by recruiters, and much of what they say relates to the impersonal nature of the online search process. Recruiters are often inundated with resumes that have no relevance to the jobs... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 10, 2010 | Interviewing, Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
If you have researched this topic online, you’ll no doubt find naysayers that will tell you that you can write your own resume. The fact is, there is no resume “formula”—one size does not fit all, at any career level. You are unique; your experience...
