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 | Apr 7, 2017 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Justifying promotion
Whether you’re considering a career change, an internal opportunity or a change of employers, here are some strategies that can smooth the way. There are many success traits, however, these are universal: willingness to learn adaptability confidence certifications... 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 | Jun 20, 2013 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Uncategorized
Wondering why you were passed over? Perhaps it is because you were focused on the employer’s apparent needs and unaware of underlying issues that might be impacting the hiring/promotion decision: your years as a self-employed entrepreneur, negative attitude, a... by Ellie Vargo | Jun 7, 2013 | coaching topics, Justifying promotion, Leadership, Uncategorized
One of the most startling things I learned during my recent Certified Executive Leadership Development Coach (CELDC) training, was that a mere 4% of people set goals. As a former high school teacher (and a parent), my experience validates that high goals and...
