by Susan Geary | Nov 11, 2011 | Blog, Career, digital dirt, Facebook, hiring, Job Search Advice, Privacy, Uncategorized
I’ve been on Facebook now for about two years, and I’m hooked on it. I’m not sure if that’s good or bad. You see, I have an eclectic group of friends whom I love dearly in many different ways, and know from different areas of my life, like high... 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 | Apr 26, 2011 | Blog, hiring, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized, Work
Did you know there are subtle signs of your age just by looking at your resume? There are the obvious signs, like stating you graduated college in the 70’s (we now drop the graduation date when it’s more than 5 years old.) But there are a few other things... by Susan Geary | Feb 11, 2011 | bad bosses, Blog, hiring, interviewing, job interviewing, job search, Uncategorized, Whistle Blower
When you apply for a job, there’s a good bet your former employers are going to get a call about you. What they say, or don’t say, could keep you from your next job. And yet, many times when I’m helping people in their search, I hear the horror... by Susan Geary | Feb 8, 2011 | Blog, hiring, interviewing, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
There are times when the perfect job comes along and you are called for an interview. But for some reason your personality just doesn’t click with the interviewer. Should you be concerned? Yes and no. Yes, if it keeps happening over and over. No, if it’s... by Susan Geary | Jan 27, 2011 | Blog, hiring, interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
Years ago, I applied for a job with Continental Airlines, after working for a competitor for four years. I was brought into the job interview, which was the cattle call I was expecting, however, it was the unexpected that really threw me off my game — A TEST!...