by Susan Geary | Dec 8, 2010 | Blog, Career, hiring, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
Did you know that you’re entitled to a free credit report every year through annualcreditreport.com? It’s a good idea to check your credit and background before you interview for a job so you know what’s in there. For one, there are a lot of... by Susan Geary | Nov 19, 2010 | Blog, Freelancing, hiring, job search, Networking, Uncategorized
If you’re between jobs or looking to pick up some extra cash, consider signing up to be a “Brand Ambassador” or Field Marketing Representative. These are the folks you see at fairs and major events, or even inside a big box store demonstrating... by Susan Geary | Aug 25, 2010 | Blog, hiring, interviewing, job interviewing, job search, Resume Service, resume writing, Uncategorized
I wrote a resume earlier this month for a man about to lose his job the end of the month. He’s very accomplished and motivated and I was confident he’d do well in his job search in this crummy economy. Looks like he won’t be needing unemployment... 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... by Susan Geary | Feb 23, 2010 | Blog, Career, hiring, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
If you served in the military, whether it was 15 months ago, or 15 years ago, don’t forget to include that experience on your resume. In fact, I like to give it a mention as close to the top as possible (in the summary), or even in the cover letter. No entity... by Susan Geary | Dec 24, 2008 | Blog, Career, hiring, interviewing, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
One of my colleagues in Career Directors International is hiring a Director of New Business Development. Don Straits of Career Warriors recently posted his frustration on our private egroup with finding the right candidate. Don gave me permission to share, as these...