by Susan Geary | May 31, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
In any career, it takes time to get up to speed to learn your craft. Years ago, when I first moved to a new town in Arizona, my mom took me to a new dentist. He was right out of dental school and reasonably priced. But even at 13 years old, I noticed he took a long... by Susan Geary | Apr 12, 2013 | Blog, Career, Careers, job search, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
Tax season is underway, and I know I have options when it comes to tax preparation: I can do it myself and hope I don’t make an expensive mistake. I can buy software and hope that I understand exactly what the program is asking me to do, or I can bite the bullet and... by Susan Geary | Apr 10, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
Years ago it seemed like everyone at work smoked; even at their desk. I know, hard to believe in today’s environment. Heck, I even remember when people would smoke in the supermarket. What you see on “Mad Men” is typical of how much attitudes have... by Susan Geary | Mar 30, 2013 | Blog, Ladders Resume Critique, Ladders Scam
Finally, after years of customer complaints and warnings from former employees, resume writers, and my favorite headhunter Nick Corcodilos; the Ladders is being sued for their resume critique and sales scams. And get this, there is an excerpt from one of our blog... by Susan Geary | Mar 30, 2013 | bad bosses, Uncategorized
We all know that smart employers will do a full background check on any prospective candidate before making an offer. That’s because a poor choice can be costly if it turns out they hired a deadbeat, a crook, drug addict, or drama queen. But I also believe that...