by Susan Geary | Sep 1, 2010 | Blog, Careers, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
From time to time I see a resume that includes the accolade “Listed in Who’s Who” under the Awards and Recognition section, and I question if it should be there. I mean no disrespect for anyone who has been selected by the organization, and also paid... by Susan Geary | Aug 16, 2010 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Recruiters, Resume Service, resume writing, Uncategorized
I met a hospital supervisor about two weeks ago who shared with me his take on resumes and hiring. The Nursing Supervisor told me that when he gets an “over the top” resume he won’t even look at. He admitted that he’d been burned by employees... by Susan Geary | Aug 6, 2010 | Blog, Career, Facebook, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Work
A few months ago I recall reading on TVSpy.com about a Texas News Reporter who got some negative feedback from a viewer. The reporter posted it on Facebook. Needless to say he got a lot of sympathy from friends who also made disparaging remarks about the said... by Susan Geary | Aug 5, 2010 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
After spending hours perfecting your resume, carefully filling out the application, and sending it to the right person, what’s next? Follow up! Always follow up where you can, even if it’s a call to the HR Department to make sure your resume didn’t... by Susan Geary | Jul 30, 2010 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
Forgive me if I’m starting to sound like a broken record when it comes to Craigslist, but the latest email I received today had me laughing at just how obvious these scammers are. Case in Point: Last night I posted the following under Services Offered:... 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...