by Ellie Vargo | Nov 13, 2018 | Job Search, Online Application, Resume Essentials
An employer’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is not your friend. These systems were created to facilitate increasingly complex government reporting requirements around the hiring process. Both candidates and recruiters dislike the systems because 1) they... 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 | 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 | Sep 20, 2013 | Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
The appearance of your resume can make or break its chances of being read by a recruiter or hiring manager. Does it scream that you are trying too hard, not trying hard enough or simply that you have a lackadaisical attitude? Are you applying for positions for which... by Ellie Vargo | Feb 5, 2013 | Job Search, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
If you haven’t been engaged in a job search since the 90s (or before), you will find that the landscape has changed. The evolution of technology has forever altered how the world works, how people take and share pictures, how they communicate, how news is...
