by Ellie Vargo | Aug 15, 2011 | Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
Wondering if you need a writing specialist, someone that is intimately familiar with engineering, biotechnology, IT or finance? Well, here’s a well-guarded secret. While many writers claim to specialize at a certain level or in a certain industry, any good... 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 | Aug 8, 2011 | Job Search, Uncategorized
Usually, no. And here’s why: because experience (mine and that of other career professionals) tells me that there is simply no better way to secure a job in today’s challenging labor market than networking. Only 15% of candidates secure new positions through... 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 16, 2011 | Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
Select a common typestyle. When you send your resume to a recruiter by attaching to an email, you want to select a typestyle that is readable on both Windows and Mac operating systems. This is critical because a typestyle that is not resident on the viewer’s system... 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...
