by Susan Geary | Sep 19, 2006 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Work
15 years ago resumes were just becoming the norm, and most of them were written with an old fashioned typewriter. 10 years ago we switched to computers and MS Word. 5 years ago we started searching for jobs online Now, more than ever, the paper resume is becoming... by Susan Geary | Aug 2, 2006 | Blog, Uncategorized
I see it all the time–Bad Manners! I can usually tell which of my clients will succeed in their job search by how well they respect my time and expertise during our initial meeting. Some have no idea they are being downright rude. That’s why I was... by Susan Geary | Aug 1, 2006 | Blog, Uncategorized
A long time ago I had a friend who swore he was a shoe-in for a job in a restaurant that was just launching in our city. You see, he worked for the company before and personally knew the guy who would be in charge. So, he didn’t bother to go through the steps of... by Susan Geary | Jun 26, 2006 | bad bosses, Blog, Career, job interviewing, Uncategorized
Looking back at previous job interviews, and then how my boss performed on the job, I know the following article from the Wall Street Journal is very credible. Had I known about these traits prior to accepting the job, it would have saved me a lot of grief. Although,... by Susan Geary | Jun 19, 2006 | Blog, Career, Freelancing, Job Search Advice, Relocation, Uncategorized
I’ve moved around a lot bit during my lifetime and racked up quite a bit of experience on how to find a new job in a strange town. Here’s what I’ve learned: 1. In a slow economy, many employers are not willing to pay for relocation expenses, so plan...