by Susan Geary | Nov 11, 2011 | Blog, Career, digital dirt, Facebook, hiring, Job Search Advice, Privacy, Uncategorized
I’ve been on Facebook now for about two years, and I’m hooked on it. I’m not sure if that’s good or bad. You see, I have an eclectic group of friends whom I love dearly in many different ways, and know from different areas of my life, like high... by Susan Geary | Oct 19, 2011 | Blog, Careers, job jumping, Job Search Advice, niche jobs, Uncategorized, Work
Last week I stopped by a fast food restaurant during a slow period. While I was waiting for my order, I overheard the Assistant Manager tell a co-worker he was desperately looking for a new job. I politely interrupted and asked what type of job he was looking for. He... by Susan Geary | Aug 17, 2011 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
As I’ve mentioned on several occasions, there is a science behind resume writing that goes deeper than mere words on a page. I write a resume to reach several audiences, including strangers who don’t know you or your occupation, the hiring director who... by Susan Geary | Aug 2, 2011 | Blog, Careers, gaps in resume, hiring, job jumping, Job Search Advice, resume, Uncategorized
One of the trends that has surfaced in the Great Recession is discrimination against the long-term unemployed. Last summer I noticed vacancy announcements clearly stating “only those currently employed need apply.” The Department of Justice stepped in to... by Susan Geary | Jul 6, 2011 | Blog, Careers, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
As host of Career Matters Radio heard exclusively on Fox Radio 910 in Roanoke, and streaming live at FoxRadioRoanoke.com, I am pleased to announce a new time and day for our show. Beginning July 23, Career Matters will move to Saturday afternoons at 2PM ET and will... by Susan Geary | Jun 13, 2011 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
I’ve been shopping around for custom music for my radio show, Career Matters. We are currently on hiatus and getting ready to expand to one hour in late July. I thought this would be a perfect time to find custom music. I found what looked like a great site on...