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 | 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...