by Ellie Vargo | Oct 2, 2012 | Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
The higher your target position, the more credibility you need to establish on your resume, cover letter and/or employment proposal. Highlighting job duties by using bullet points is a strategy often used—especially by entry-level employees—but this is a strategy that... 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 | Jan 23, 2012 | coaching topics, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Uncategorized
According to a recent survey by Right Management, the talent and career management division of the Manpower Group, 84% of the 1,000 North American employees surveyed are unhappy with their current jobs and plan to seek new employment in 2012. A mere 5% said they... by Ellie Vargo | Dec 21, 2011 | Job Search, Uncategorized
No one wants to think that there is a target drawn on their back, however, you can make a smooth exit before the arrow strikes if you update your resume, refresh your network and begin your job search if and when you experience the following scenarios. Just one item... by Ellie Vargo | Oct 5, 2011 | Job Search, Justifying promotion, Uncategorized
Based on the number of “hits” on this website at the beginning of every week, I’m comfortable in drawing the conclusion that many of you dread Monday mornings. Sure, the economy is still in the doldrums. You know you’re fortunate to have a job. But when Monday morning...
