by Susan Geary | Nov 25, 2009 | Blog, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
Are you living with someone who hates his or her job, but they’re afraid to quit because of the economy? There’s an old saying, “People don’t quit their jobs, they quit their supervisors.” While there’s little chance you can change... by Susan Geary | Nov 16, 2009 | Job Search Advice, JobFox resume critique, Uncategorized
About a year ago, I outed the Ladders for their practice of ripping apart professional resume writers’ work, and now it appears that JobFox.com has stolen a page from the Ladders playbook. JobFox has a website where you can post a resume. But without even... 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... by Susan Geary | Oct 28, 2009 | Blog, job jumping, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
Much as I believe that I help open doors for candidates looking for a job, I need to explain that I am limited by what my clients have produced. Those who are most successful using my services are already successful in their career. They just aren’t good at... by Susan Geary | Apr 22, 2009 | Careers, job search, Job Search Advice, niche jobs, resume writing, Uncategorized
As a professional resume writer I have the inside track on many job openings. Over the past 25 years I’ve had the good fortune to work in some really fun and interesting industries, including broadcasting, tourism, and marketing. Today, there are very few jobs... 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....