by Susan Geary | May 19, 2011 | Blog, Career, Careers, Graduation Gifts, Job Search Advice, Resume Service, resume writing, Uncategorized
It’s college graduation month, and every year I’m disappointed to hear the number of new graduates who are unable to land a job in the field they studied. I don’t blame the educators, however, in my opinion much of the blame rests with College Career... by Susan Geary | May 11, 2011 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Ladders Resume Critique, Ladders Scam, Resume Service, Uncategorized
I’ll be the first to admit I have a beef with theLadders.com If you put their name in my search bar, you’ll find previous blogs I’ve written about this company, along with links to other sites waxing about their practices In fact one of our resume... by Susan Geary | Apr 26, 2011 | Blog, hiring, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized, Work
Did you know there are subtle signs of your age just by looking at your resume? There are the obvious signs, like stating you graduated college in the 70’s (we now drop the graduation date when it’s more than 5 years old.) But there are a few other things... by Susan Geary | Apr 5, 2011 | Blog, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
If you’re having a hard time determining which key words belong on your resume, try this new trick. Cut and paste the most pertinent part of the vacancy announcement of the job you are applying for (the qualifications section) into the webform at wordle.net.... by Susan Geary | Mar 18, 2011 | job search, Job Search Advice, Recruiters, Roanoke Job Search, Roanoke Resume Writer, Uncategorized
I just got done interviewing Donna Tatum from The Renick Group for my weekend radio show, Career Matters heard on Fox Radio 910. Donna provided me with insight as far as what bugs her about resumes, and how a job seeker can put their best foot forward when working... by Susan Geary | Feb 8, 2011 | Blog, hiring, interviewing, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
There are times when the perfect job comes along and you are called for an interview. But for some reason your personality just doesn’t click with the interviewer. Should you be concerned? Yes and no. Yes, if it keeps happening over and over. No, if it’s...