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 | Oct 10, 2018 | Interviewing, Justifying promotion, Resume Essentials
A resume with “POP” appeal provides context that makes your achievements resonate with employers and positions you for a future role. Sure, your resume is going to include information from your past career, but you also need to demonstrate aptitude and value for a... 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 | Dec 5, 2017 | Job Search, Online Application, Resume Essentials
Avoid functional or skills-based resumes; recruiters don’t like them because they don’t provide context and because they are an indicator that a candidate lacks qualifications or a desirable work history. Using a functional format also puts you at a disadvantage when... by Ellie Vargo | Dec 1, 2017 | coaching topics, Interviewing, Job Search
Your best strategy is to be prepared: think ahead. The absolute worst time to write such a critical personal marketing document is when you see the job posting that was written with you in mind—or when you’ve just been terminated. If you’re considering whether or not...
