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 | Jun 16, 2015 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Justifying promotion, Leadership, Uncategorized
I had the distinct pleasure of working with a client recently who told me that his career progression had been intentional – something that sparked my interest because most of the thousands of job seekers I’ve worked with are more likely to rely on serendipity.... by Ellie Vargo | Apr 4, 2013 | coaching topics, Justifying promotion, Uncategorized
I read a great many books, take advantage of frequent training opportunities and attend industry conferences to make sure that my expertise on everything related to careers remains current. So, if you’re not familiar with how working in areas of strength impacts... 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... by Ellie Vargo | May 24, 2012 | Job Search, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials, Uncategorized
How can you know whether or not your resume passes muster? I hear many people say, “I respect my dad’s opinion and he says it is wonderful,” or “My friend is in management and does a lot of hiring, so s/he’s an expert,” or “I know it’s good because my friend who has a...
