by Ellie Vargo | Apr 17, 2014 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
Potential clients frequently ask me about my “success rate.” This is a hard question to answer accurately because I have no control over what a client does with the materials I create and many clients simply do not follow up with me regarding outcomes. On occasion,... by Ellie Vargo | Feb 18, 2014 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
Just like athletes benefit from a knowledgeable and supportive coach, a career professional or executive can benefit from partnering with a coach that helps to clarify options and overcome limiting attitudes and behaviors to reach goals. Are you: doing work that you... by Ellie Vargo | Oct 22, 2013 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
Here’s a well-kept secret. Less than 1 percent of U.S. employers have more than 500 employees. The majority of our nation’s jobs are offered by employers with less than 99 employees. In my 20+ years as a professional resume writer and career coach, I’ve seldom... by Ellie Vargo | Oct 1, 2013 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Uncategorized
I read a lot about what recruiters think and prefer these days. If you do also, you’ll have noted that social media is often a topic of discussion, especially for those recruiters who focus on candidates in the younger demographics. What I find most interesting,... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 20, 2013 | Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
The appearance of your resume can make or break its chances of being read by a recruiter or hiring manager. Does it scream that you are trying too hard, not trying hard enough or simply that you have a lackadaisical attitude? Are you applying for positions for which... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 18, 2013 | Interviewing, Job Search, Leadership
Most candidates think that the hardest part of the job search is getting an employer’s attention. Interviewing should be easy, as evidenced by the fact that many of my clients tell me, if I can just get an interview, I know I can sell myself! Perhaps. But what if...
