by Susan Geary | Jul 6, 2011 | Blog, Careers, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
As host of Career Matters Radio heard exclusively on Fox Radio 910 in Roanoke, and streaming live at FoxRadioRoanoke.com, I am pleased to announce a new time and day for our show. Beginning July 23, Career Matters will move to Saturday afternoons at 2PM ET and will... by Susan Geary | May 19, 2011 | Blog, Career, Careers, Graduation Gifts, Job Search Advice, Resume Service, resume writing, Uncategorized
It’s college graduation month, and every year I’m disappointed to hear the number of new graduates who are unable to land a job in the field they studied. I don’t blame the educators, however, in my opinion much of the blame rests with College Career... by Susan Geary | May 14, 2011 | Blog, Careers, Job, Uncategorized, Work
Watching Charlie Sheen’s career crash and burn like has been an eye opening experience. He’s given us the primer on what not to do if you want to get to the top and stay there. And he joins the ranks of others, including that airline flight attendant who... by Susan Geary | Oct 17, 2010 | Blog, Careers, Job Search Advice, niche jobs, Uncategorized
For the past 6 or 7 years, I had an idea to put a radio show on the air about the Job Search. Today that dream came true when I launched Career Matters on Fox Radio 910 in Roanoke. I was paralyzed with fear, even though I have 20+ years of experience in radio and... by Susan Geary | Sep 1, 2010 | Blog, Careers, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
From time to time I see a resume that includes the accolade “Listed in Who’s Who” under the Awards and Recognition section, and I question if it should be there. I mean no disrespect for anyone who has been selected by the organization, and also paid... by Susan Geary | Apr 22, 2009 | Careers, job search, Job Search Advice, niche jobs, resume writing, Uncategorized
As a professional resume writer I have the inside track on many job openings. Over the past 25 years I’ve had the good fortune to work in some really fun and interesting industries, including broadcasting, tourism, and marketing. Today, there are very few jobs...