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 | 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 | Aug 10, 2012 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
I am blessed to work with very successful people with outstanding careers and achievements. It is thrilling to hear success stories from those who “nail” the interview, make a career change and secure that coveted dream job! When I work with a client that... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 28, 2012 | Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
One of the most frequent errors I see on these resumes is that they are narrowly focused on technical detail rather than business value. Understand that most resumes uploaded onto company websites (or Monster/Careerbuilder/Dice) will initially be reviewed by a person,... 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...
