by Ellie Vargo | Nov 19, 2012 | coaching topics, Cover Letters, Interviewing, Justifying promotion, Uncategorized
Wondering why you didn’t get the job or promotion? Perhaps it is because you were focused on the employer’s apparent needs and unaware of potential concerns about your years as a self-employed entrepreneur, your visible tattoos, a careless personal appearance,... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 17, 2012 | coaching topics, Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
According to senior executive networking site ExecuNet, the skills most in demand in today’s top business leaders are: 1. Ability to build and lead high-performing teams 2. Industry-specific experience 3. Strategy and execution leadership 4. Functional/technical... by Ellie Vargo | Sep 6, 2012 | Cover Letters, Job Search, Uncategorized
I have read and heard this statement from time to time but my work with clients tells a different story. More and more employers ask for cover letters to accompany candidate applications, even for blue-collar positions. I write cover letters as a matter of course... by Ellie Vargo | Aug 23, 2012 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
Awhile back I had a client with an in-depth marketing background and a stable career history that was desperate to make a change. We spoke about 6 weeks into her job search process and she related that although she had applied for multiple positions online, she was... by Ellie Vargo | May 24, 2012 | Job Search, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
How can you know whether or not your resume passes muster? I hear many people say, “I respect my dad’s opinion and he says it is wonderful,” or “My friend is in management and does a lot of hiring, so s/he’s an expert,” or “I know it’s good because my friend who has a...