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 | Aug 2, 2011 | Blog, Careers, gaps in resume, hiring, job jumping, Job Search Advice, resume, Uncategorized
One of the trends that has surfaced in the Great Recession is discrimination against the long-term unemployed. Last summer I noticed vacancy announcements clearly stating “only those currently employed need apply.” The Department of Justice stepped in to... by Susan Geary | Jan 13, 2011 | Blog, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
If your resume has underlined words in it, you could very easily be passed over for your next opportunity. That’s because computer scanners, which now read more than 80% of resumes…can’t decipher certain lower case letters such as p, q, or g that touch the underscored... by Susan Geary | Dec 29, 2010 | Blog, job search, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
Ten years ago I launched 1st Rate Resumes when the Internet was just taking flight. Because of the Internet, the job search has changed drastically. Here’s a look back. In 2001, paper resumes were still being faxed to employers and few companies were accepting... by Susan Geary | Sep 7, 2010 | Blog, employee surveillance, Job, Job Search Advice, Privacy, resume, Uncategorized, Work
Have you ever photocopied your resume (or taxes) or any other private information using your company copier? If you’re required to punch in a code and your copier is attached to a computer network — BEWARE! Your boss can monitor everything you photo copy...