by Ellie Vargo | Jun 27, 2019 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Leadership
One of the things I enjoy most in my work is discovering what recruiters look for in the candidates they interview who rise to the top. A recent blog post by Ben Martinez of Ramp Talent reveals that “one of the most overlooked questions in a job interview is finding... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 19, 2019 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials
Sometime ago I had the opportunity to work with two top IT executives from the same employer; a female boss and her male subordinate. I interviewed her first and was interested to find that she couched all her achievements in soft skills – developing people,... by Ellie Vargo | Oct 10, 2018 | Interviewing, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials
A resume with “POP” appeal provides context that makes your achievements resonate with employers and positions you for a future role. Sure, your resume is going to include information from your past career, but you also need to demonstrate aptitude and value for a... by Ellie Vargo | Nov 6, 2015 | coaching topics, Job Search
Personal branding has become essential for savvy candidates with lofty career aspirations. A couple of targeted questions I ask clients as part of my interview process include: “What separates you from run of the mill? When you look back over your career, what do you... 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,...
