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Diplomacy in a Job Interview

by Susan Geary | Sep 5, 2010 | bad bosses, Blog, Career, interviewing, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Whistle Blower

After nearly 10 years as a Professional Resume Writer I’ve heard the horror stories of clients who worked for bad bosses. These folks were good at their jobs but were sabotaged by tyrants, ego-maniacs, yes men…. I’ve heard it all. So how do you...

Bragging Rights – Client Testimonial

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...

How a Professional Writes a Resume

by Susan Geary | Jul 22, 2010 | Blog, Career, interviewing, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized, Update Your Resume Month

Not to be confused with “How to Write a Professional Resume” As a professional resume writer, I get a lot of requests to speak to college students, and out-of-work job seekers on how to write a resume. To be honest with you, it’s not something you...

Identifying the Toxic Workplace…. Before you Sell Your Soul

by Susan Geary | Mar 3, 2010 | bad bosses, interviewing, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Work

People don’t quit jobs, they quit supervisors, and the number one reason people come to me seeking a resume is that they work for a nutcase and need to get out. After hearing the horror stories as well as experiencing a few of these Jekyll and Hydes myself, I did some...

Dressing for a Job Interview

by Susan Geary | Nov 1, 2009 | Blog, Career, interviewing, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized

I never thought I would need to tackle this topic on my blog, because let’s face it, it’s been beaten to death a zillion times in newspapers, books, etc. Doesn’t everyone know you’re supposed to dress “appropriately” to a job...

Do You See What I See?

by Susan Geary | Apr 18, 2009 | Career, interviewing, job search, Job Search Advice, resume, Uncategorized

Probably not, unless you work in HR or hire people, but let me clarify where I’m going with today’s blog. The job search is a stiff competition. But unlike most competitions, it’s one where you rarely get to see what you’re up against....
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