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This Throwback Tool will help you ace the Job Interview

This Throwback Tool will help you ace the Job Interview

by Susan Geary | Jan 9, 2020 | Blog, Career, hiring, interviewing, job interviewing, job search, Job Search Advice, Roanoke Job Search, Roanoke Resume Writer

    Years ago when I was interviewing for a broadcast news management position I brought along a Franklin Planner, which I took with me everywhere. Back then, it was an effective way to keep track of notes, appointments, and contact information, prioritize tasks, and...

Whiners Need Not Apply

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,...

Keep Your Job Search Confidential

by Susan Geary | Jan 24, 2014 | Blog, Career, interviewing, Job, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Privacy, Uncategorized, Work

I get this question from time to time as to whether you should let your co-workers and managers know you are are actively job searching or you have a job interview with another company. To that I reply, “NO!” Sometimes I’ll get push back that...

References Go Both Ways

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...

When Interviews Just Don’t Click

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...

Job Interview Tests

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!...
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Susan Geary is based out of Roanoke VA and is the most experienced and credentialed resume writer in the area. Her professional background and extensive training make her the area’s leader in successfully getting job seekers hired.

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