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 | Apr 17, 2014 | coaching topics, Job Search, Uncategorized
Potential clients frequently ask me about my “success rate.” This is a hard question to answer accurately because I have no control over what a client does with the materials I create and many clients simply do not follow up with me regarding outcomes. On occasion,... by Ellie Vargo | Jul 25, 2013 | coaching topics, Job Search
With over 120 million members (and growing), LinkedIn is by far the leader in business networking websites; it has become the Facebook of the business world. You know that recruiters use LinkedIn, so you’ve signed up and now you’re stuck. What information do you... 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...
