by Ellie Vargo | Dec 29, 2015 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search
Once you’re armed with a resume that reflects your best professional self, what’s the next step? Most candidates will explore the online job boards to see what opportunities are posted there. They’ll continue to apply to jobs that aren’t an ideal fit in a vague hope... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 16, 2015 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Leadership, Uncategorized
I had the distinct pleasure of working with a client recently who told me that his career progression had been intentional – something that sparked my interest because most of the thousands of job seekers I’ve worked with are more likely to rely on serendipity.... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 30, 2014 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search
One of the many valuable things I learned at the Career Thought Leaders Conference in Baltimore last April was that the candidate recruitment system is broken. This wasn’t really news to those of us who work with job-seeking clients, the real news was that this is no... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 28, 2013 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
I spoke with someone recently who confessed that he’d given up looking. There’s a huge difference between giving up an unrealistic dream and becoming complacent in a position that pays well but fails to satisfy. When I pressed “Wally” about what he’d done to explore... by Ellie Vargo | May 7, 2013 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
There are many executive profiles on LinkedIn that have no photo, a bare title description (e.g., Vice President at XYZ Company) and only company names, dates of employment and titles under experience. Often there is no contact information provided either. So what is...