by Susan Geary | Jun 23, 2010 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
At a recent resume writing conference I attended, participants were able to query a panel of HR experts from leading companies about various job search topics. One that struck a cord involved salary negotiation. You see, for years we’ve been told that “he... by Susan Geary | Mar 5, 2010 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
That depends on who you ask. If you’re in an occupation that requires a high degree of creativity (ad agency?) then by all means you need an “over-the-top resume.” But if you have a more staid job, then a Plain Jane resume is all you need.... 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... 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 | Feb 11, 2010 | Job Search Advice, LinkedIn Profile, Uncategorized
The new hot job search tool is LinkedIn. It’s free and a great way to stay in touch with former colleagues and customers throughout your career. Lately I’ve had requests to “beef up” my clients’ profiles in order to get noticed by... by Susan Geary | Jan 20, 2010 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
Eighteen months ago I approached my employer about putting a radio show on the air that would help job seekers put their best foot forward during a brutal recession. After sitting on my proposal for 4 months, I was shut down and told “now is not the right...