by Susan Geary | Apr 15, 2014 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
When I first starting writing resumes 13 years ago, it was not uncommon for my clients to want tell future employers about how they graduated with honors. The universities use the Latin term “cum laude” on the degree to distinguish these hard working... by Susan Geary | Feb 7, 2014 | Blog, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
Who would you rather write your resume? Someone who’s been on a lot of job interviews? Or someone who’s been sitting behind a desk for 25 years, writing resumes, but never applying for jobs? This is kind of what gets my craw with a lot of (but not all)... by Susan Geary | Nov 14, 2013 | Blog, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
Did you know that every time you create a document in Microsoft Word you leave a trail? That trail includes just how seasoned you are at using the program. Are you starting with a template that someone else created? Are you setting and using tabs? Or do you just use... 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 | Apr 12, 2013 | Blog, Career, Careers, job search, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
Tax season is underway, and I know I have options when it comes to tax preparation: I can do it myself and hope I don’t make an expensive mistake. I can buy software and hope that I understand exactly what the program is asking me to do, or I can bite the bullet and... by Susan Geary | Nov 21, 2011 | Blog, Careers, Job, job search, Job Search Advice, Resume Service, resume writing, Roanoke Job Search, Roanoke Resume Writer, Uncategorized
1st Rate Resumes is marking down fees for the holiday season. We realize that money is tight and there are a lot of people out of work. And a gift certificate from 1st Rate Resumes makes the perfect holiday gift! During the Thanksgiving weekend, 1st Rate Resumes is...