by Susan Geary | Sep 21, 2011 | Blog, resume writing, Uncategorized
I just stumbled upon a new tool to help those who struggle with grammar issues. For example, do you write “in regards to” or “in regard to?” It’s most correct to say it in the singular form–in regard to. Unless you know that, you... by Susan Geary | Sep 17, 2011 | Blog, Career, Resume Service, resume writing, Uncategorized, Update Your Resume Month
Update Your Resume Month is now in its 10th year. I know this because I was around as a resume writer when this event got underway. Back then the resume writing profession was unheard of. Why would anyone pay someone else to do something they could do themselves? Yes,... by Susan Geary | Aug 17, 2011 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
As I’ve mentioned on several occasions, there is a science behind resume writing that goes deeper than mere words on a page. I write a resume to reach several audiences, including strangers who don’t know you or your occupation, the hiring director who... by Susan Geary | Aug 8, 2011 | Blog, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
If you are serious about getting a job, your resume needs to be formatted in Microsoft Word. I quiz potential clients, and if you don’t have MS Word on your computer, then we can’t work together. Here’s why. More than 95% of firms and headhunters use... by Susan Geary | May 19, 2011 | Blog, Career, Careers, Graduation Gifts, Job Search Advice, Resume Service, resume writing, Uncategorized
It’s college graduation month, and every year I’m disappointed to hear the number of new graduates who are unable to land a job in the field they studied. I don’t blame the educators, however, in my opinion much of the blame rests with College Career... by Susan Geary | Apr 26, 2011 | Blog, hiring, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized, Work
Did you know there are subtle signs of your age just by looking at your resume? There are the obvious signs, like stating you graduated college in the 70’s (we now drop the graduation date when it’s more than 5 years old.) But there are a few other things...