by Ellie Vargo | Jun 27, 2019 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search, Leadership
One of the things I enjoy most in my work is discovering what recruiters look for in the candidates they interview who rise to the top. A recent blog post by Ben Martinez of Ramp Talent reveals that “one of the most overlooked questions in a job interview is finding... 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 | May 24, 2016 | coaching topics, Leadership
The nature of my business requires that I do a considerable amount of reading so that I can coach my clients effectively throughout every stage of their careers. The book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, downplays the role of talent and focuses... by Ellie Vargo | Jan 13, 2016 | Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials
From time to time, I come across interesting articles that suggest certain words not be used on resumes. Recruiters see a fair number of these documents in a year, and they have personal preferences based on their industry of specialization and experience. Here are... 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....
