by Susan Geary | Sep 5, 2010 | bad bosses, Blog, Career, interviewing, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Whistle Blower
After nearly 10 years as a Professional Resume Writer I’ve heard the horror stories of clients who worked for bad bosses. These folks were good at their jobs but were sabotaged by tyrants, ego-maniacs, yes men…. I’ve heard it all. So how do you... by Susan Geary | Mar 3, 2010 | bad bosses, interviewing, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Work
People don’t quit jobs, they quit supervisors, and the number one reason people come to me seeking a resume is that they work for a nutcase and need to get out. After hearing the horror stories as well as experiencing a few of these Jekyll and Hydes myself, I did some... by Susan Geary | Jan 11, 2010 | bad bosses, Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
(also known as How to Pray for a Job) Going on job interviews for the perfect opportunity can be exciting. Especially when it’s a job you REALLY want, or at least you think you do. I’ve been through enough job interviews to realize that not all is what it... by Susan Geary | Jan 6, 2010 | bad bosses, Blog, Uncategorized, Work
Apparently 65% of people who are still gainfully employed in this crummy economy are not satisfied in their jobs. According to a blog posted by the LA Times, “workers across all age and income brackets are increasingly dissatisfied with everything from the... 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 | 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,...