by Susan Geary | Aug 9, 2023 | Career, Freelancing, gaps in resume, hiring, job jumping, niche jobs, Update Your Resume Month
There is a Ted Talk on hiring that highlights what scrappers bring to the workplace. Regina Hartley, works in HR Management at UPS, and said she prefers to consider the “scrapper” over the “silver spoon” because these people have faced adversity and are more likely to... by Susan Geary | Aug 25, 2014 | gaps in resume, interviewing, job jumping, job search, Job Search Advice, resume writing
Throughout my 14 years as a professional resume writer, I’ve done quite a bit of volunteer work at various job search clubs and halfway houses. Job search clubs are a great idea because when you’re low on cash and need help honing your job search skills,... by Susan Geary | Apr 4, 2014 | Blog, digital dirt, gaps in resume, Job Search Advice, LinkedIn Profile, Privacy, Uncategorized
This morning I received my usual email notice from Linkedin telling me what my connections are up to in their career. I like to know how my friends, clients, and former co-workers are doing and drop them a line when I hear about a promotion or new job. The note this... 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 | Aug 2, 2011 | Blog, Careers, gaps in resume, hiring, job jumping, Job Search Advice, resume, Uncategorized
One of the trends that has surfaced in the Great Recession is discrimination against the long-term unemployed. Last summer I noticed vacancy announcements clearly stating “only those currently employed need apply.” The Department of Justice stepped in to... by Susan Geary | Mar 11, 2010 | Career, gaps in resume, hiring, job jumping, job search, Recruiters, Uncategorized
I was perusing CraigsList this morning and stumbled upon an ad for a new restaurant that is apparently coming to a town near me. The ad didn’t identify the company, but stated great benefits, distinctive menu, yada, yada, yada. What really caught my eye in the...