by Susan Geary | Feb 26, 2014 | Blog, Career, Graduation Gifts, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
College graduation season will soon be upon us, and that means a new class entering the workforce. After spending tens of thousands of dollars to secure a degree, doesn’t it make sense to pay a few hundred dollars on professional services to get a leg up on the... by Susan Geary | Feb 7, 2014 | Blog, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
Who would you rather write your resume? Someone who’s been on a lot of job interviews? Or someone who’s been sitting behind a desk for 25 years, writing resumes, but never applying for jobs? This is kind of what gets my craw with a lot of (but not all)... by Susan Geary | Feb 3, 2014 | bad bosses, Blog, Career, Job, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
We’ve all seen them – TOXIC people who have a dark cloud over them, create a lot of drama, and point fingers that everyone else is the problem These people will undermine your career, drain your energy, steal credit for your ideas, and then point the... by Susan Geary | Feb 6, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
Linkedin.com allows you to join groups where you can ask questions and contribute answers to show off your expertise. In an ideal world, it’s a wonderful way to get known and establish credibility. Be advised, it can also backfire. Sure you can get well known,... by Susan Geary | Jan 7, 2009 | Blog, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
I critique a lot of resumes and I see a common theme. Most look like they were copied out of a book, or are just badly written to begin with. Amateur writers make the mistake of overusing certain words. Here’s my list of words & phrases that WON’T make...