by Susan Geary | Oct 28, 2013 | Blog, Career, gaps in resume, hiring, job jumping, Job Search Advice, Recruiters, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
Part of my job as a career coach is to keep an eye out on burgeoning trends; know when trends become passe; and listen, listen, listen to what hiring authorities want and need to see on a resume to garner their attention. I read a lot of blogs and advice columns on... 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 | Aug 16, 2010 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Recruiters, Resume Service, resume writing, Uncategorized
I met a hospital supervisor about two weeks ago who shared with me his take on resumes and hiring. The Nursing Supervisor told me that when he gets an “over the top” resume he won’t even look at. He admitted that he’d been burned by employees... 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... by Susan Geary | Nov 30, 2009 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Recruiters, Uncategorized
I peruse the career e-groups from several HR associations, Resume Writing Groups, and Recruiters and I’m finding a lot of noise lately about cover letters. Apparently there are a majority of recruiters who don’t like them, and won’t even read them....