by Susan Geary | Mar 1, 2009 | digital dirt, employee surveillance, Privacy, Uncategorized
Advances in Internet and computer technology have brought about increased surveillance in our lives, especially the workplace. Employers have the right to read our email, check what we’re surfing, and listen to our voicemails, without ever telling us. And that’s not... by Susan Geary | Jan 31, 2009 | bad bosses, Career, Job, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Whistle Blower, Work
Last year while reading the daily e-list from Career Directors International, I came across a new philosophy from CDI’s President, Laura DeCarlo. Laura plans to include it a soon to be published career management book. In it, she shares this piece of valuable... by Susan Geary | Jan 17, 2009 | Blog, Uncategorized
I’ve been writing resumes professionally for 8 years now. That means for 8 years, I have derived an income from it. Prior to that, I wrote resumes free for my friends because I liked doing it, and I had a job that paid well. When I first launched 1st Rate... 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... by Susan Geary | Dec 24, 2008 | Blog, Career, hiring, interviewing, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
One of my colleagues in Career Directors International is hiring a Director of New Business Development. Don Straits of Career Warriors recently posted his frustration on our private egroup with finding the right candidate. Don gave me permission to share, as these...