by Susan Geary | Jan 27, 2011 | Blog, hiring, interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
Years ago, I applied for a job with Continental Airlines, after working for a competitor for four years. I was brought into the job interview, which was the cattle call I was expecting, however, it was the unexpected that really threw me off my game — A TEST!... by Susan Geary | Jan 13, 2011 | Blog, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
If your resume has underlined words in it, you could very easily be passed over for your next opportunity. That’s because computer scanners, which now read more than 80% of resumes…can’t decipher certain lower case letters such as p, q, or g that touch the underscored... by Susan Geary | Dec 29, 2010 | Blog, job search, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
Ten years ago I launched 1st Rate Resumes when the Internet was just taking flight. Because of the Internet, the job search has changed drastically. Here’s a look back. In 2001, paper resumes were still being faxed to employers and few companies were accepting... by Susan Geary | Dec 8, 2010 | Blog, Career, hiring, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
Did you know that you’re entitled to a free credit report every year through annualcreditreport.com? It’s a good idea to check your credit and background before you interview for a job so you know what’s in there. For one, there are a lot of... by Susan Geary | Nov 8, 2010 | Blog, Job, job search, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized, Work
Sometimes we get so close to our own occupation that we forget some of those daily tasks that get overlooked on a resume that can make us stand out. For example: today a broadcast engineer friend of mine sent me a 7-minute video on how to climb an antenna tower. I... by Susan Geary | Oct 17, 2010 | Blog, Careers, Job Search Advice, niche jobs, Uncategorized
For the past 6 or 7 years, I had an idea to put a radio show on the air about the Job Search. Today that dream came true when I launched Career Matters on Fox Radio 910 in Roanoke. I was paralyzed with fear, even though I have 20+ years of experience in radio and...