by Susan Geary | Aug 9, 2023 | Career, Freelancing, gaps in resume, hiring, job jumping, niche jobs, Update Your Resume Month
There is a Ted Talk on hiring that highlights what scrappers bring to the workplace. Regina Hartley, works in HR Management at UPS, and said she prefers to consider the “scrapper” over the “silver spoon” because these people have faced adversity and are more likely to... 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 | 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... 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 | Feb 23, 2007 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, niche jobs, Recruiters, Uncategorized, Work
For the past few years, I’ve signed up with a number promotional marketing agencies that offer high paying “day jobs” handing out product samples and representing companies at grand openings and special events. These gigs, as I call them, require a...