by Ellie Vargo | Sep 24, 2018 | Interviewing, Job Search, Online Application, Resume Essentials
Professional resume writers are worth a premium because they know that format is driven by content; in today’s online application world, a visually striking, custom-designed resume may not generate the return on investment you expect. A number of my clients have... by Ellie Vargo | Jul 5, 2017 | coaching topics, Job Search, Online Application, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
Part 2 of 2: Applicant Tracking Systems Recruiters are most interested in resumes that they receive early in a hiring assignment, so if you have posted your resume to a job board, there is value in refreshing it every 30 days or so to keep it in active consideration.... by Ellie Vargo | Apr 7, 2017 | Job Search, Resume Essentials
I know that it is significantly easier to identify a good resume than to write one because communication, public relations and human resources executives trust me to prepare their personal marketing materials. There are many aspects to a quality resume, and not all of... by Ellie Vargo | Mar 2, 2015 | Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
I’m often asked to review resumes candidates have developed for themselves and have noticed a disturbing trend – photos! Employers of any size must comply with EEO laws, so photos on resumes are absolutely taboo unless you’re a model or an actor.... 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...
