by Ellie Vargo | Jan 4, 2017 | coaching topics, Justifying promotion, Leadership
One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received came from a college professor who admonished a class of novice teachers to “expect your students to do well; encourage high goals and your students will invariably do better than you and they expect. While they may... by Ellie Vargo | May 24, 2016 | coaching topics, Leadership
The nature of my business requires that I do a considerable amount of reading so that I can coach my clients effectively throughout every stage of their careers. The book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, downplays the role of talent and focuses... by Ellie Vargo | Jan 13, 2016 | Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials
From time to time, I come across interesting articles that suggest certain words not be used on resumes. Recruiters see a fair number of these documents in a year, and they have personal preferences based on their industry of specialization and experience. Here are... 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 | 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...
