by Susan Geary | Nov 19, 2010 | Blog, Freelancing, hiring, job search, Networking, Uncategorized
If you’re between jobs or looking to pick up some extra cash, consider signing up to be a “Brand Ambassador” or Field Marketing Representative. These are the folks you see at fairs and major events, or even inside a big box store demonstrating... 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 | Sep 28, 2010 | Blog, job search, Uncategorized
According to top economists, the recession was officially over a year ago. Tell that to the scores of unemployed and their reaction might be, “yeah, that’s because the Depression is now upon us.” I’m no economist. In fact I’ll be the... by Susan Geary | Aug 25, 2010 | Blog, hiring, interviewing, job interviewing, job search, Resume Service, resume writing, Uncategorized
I wrote a resume earlier this month for a man about to lose his job the end of the month. He’s very accomplished and motivated and I was confident he’d do well in his job search in this crummy economy. Looks like he won’t be needing unemployment... by Susan Geary | Mar 11, 2010 | Career, gaps in resume, hiring, job jumping, job search, Recruiters, Uncategorized
I was perusing CraigsList this morning and stumbled upon an ad for a new restaurant that is apparently coming to a town near me. The ad didn’t identify the company, but stated great benefits, distinctive menu, yada, yada, yada. What really caught my eye in the... by Susan Geary | Jan 26, 2010 | job search, Recruiters, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
Last week, while sitting on the set of JobQuest at Blue Ridge PBS, I was placed right next to a headhunter as we both manned the phones, helping callers with their job search questions. The show’s anchor Julie Newman informed me she wanted to interview me on...