by Susan Geary | Dec 27, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
Today is a big day for 1st Rate Resumes. It was 13 years ago today that I walked into the San Diego County Building and registered the name in the State of California. It was my resolution to start a new job, so I created one. Mind you, I knew very little about... by Susan Geary | Dec 16, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
If you are about to graduate college, you’ve come to the right place. First Rate Resumes has helped hundreds of new college graduates launch their career. It’s a tough economy, however, employers are still hiring. There’s just more competition. In... by Susan Geary | Nov 14, 2013 | Blog, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
Did you know that every time you create a document in Microsoft Word you leave a trail? That trail includes just how seasoned you are at using the program. Are you starting with a template that someone else created? Are you setting and using tabs? Or do you just use... by Susan Geary | Oct 28, 2013 | Blog, Career, gaps in resume, hiring, job jumping, Job Search Advice, Recruiters, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
Part of my job as a career coach is to keep an eye out on burgeoning trends; know when trends become passe; and listen, listen, listen to what hiring authorities want and need to see on a resume to garner their attention. I read a lot of blogs and advice columns on... by Susan Geary | Sep 23, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
After 13 years of writing resumes, and hearing way too many workplace horror stories, it’s easy to figure out why people quit their jobs. While money and the ability to make a difference are definitely factors; the majority of job seekers have revealed to me...