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 | May 10, 2011 | Job Search, Resume Essentials
Don’t even consider it. You may think a white lie is inconsequential, but the truth is that you will likely pay dearly for that error in judgment. If you are offered a position based on information you have provided on your resume and a recruiter subsequently... by Ellie Vargo | Apr 11, 2011 | Job Search, Resume Essentials
How long should your resume be? It is a myth that your entire work history must be confined to a single page. Making everything fit often results in tiny, unreadable blocks of text that no recruiter will willingly navigate. One-page resumes are fine for recent college... by Ellie Vargo | Feb 18, 2011 | Job Search, Resume Essentials
Compelling content is invariably king, especially if you are applying online and are not in what is traditionally considered to be a creative field, e.g. photography or graphic design. A portfolio accessible through your online networking profile (LinkedIn) or... by Ellie Vargo | Feb 15, 2011 | Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
Most recruiters have too little time (and too heavy a workload) to read your resume to figure out what you want to do. So instead of using a meaningless objective, use a title that shows you understand the employer’s needs, e.g.: Administrative Assistant,... by Ellie Vargo | Dec 9, 2010 | Job Search, Uncategorized
Most job seekers spend more time researching their next car than their next job. Making an unwise employment decision often results in underemployment, stress, poor cultural fit, dissatisfaction and even termination. Considering your investment in time and energy,...
