by Susan Geary | Feb 21, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
If you want to keep your job for a long time and enjoy it too, here’s a word of advice I learned the hard way. Don’t outshine the boss. It will not help your career. In fact, it can make your life miserable. The boss hired you to do things their way or... by Susan Geary | Feb 6, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
Linkedin.com allows you to join groups where you can ask questions and contribute answers to show off your expertise. In an ideal world, it’s a wonderful way to get known and establish credibility. Be advised, it can also backfire. Sure you can get well known,... by Susan Geary | Jan 26, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
I stopped listing street addresses on resumes about 7 years ago when I learned about websites like Zillow.com, Spokeo, and Google Street View. These sites allow anyone to find out how much you paid for your home, when you bought it, what your annual taxes are, and the... by Susan Geary | Dec 26, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
If you’re going to be in the Roanoke area in late January, take note, our first workshop of the year will take place on January 25th from 9 until noon. You’ll learn tricks of the trade from a certified professional resume writer, and have me looking over... by Susan Geary | Dec 14, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
CNN recently broadcast a list of the most over used words on a resume. I wrote my own list nearly 3 years ago, which includes dull, throwaway phrases such as, successfully, responsible for, and duties include. Words that all professional resume writers are told to... by Susan Geary | Dec 5, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
I think most HR Managers will agree with me when I say that the majority of resumes never get read. They’re bland, boring, and just plain bad. Or worse, they’re stuffed with 5-dollar words and fancy graphics, but still leave the reader wondering what you...