by Susan Geary | Apr 5, 2011 | Blog, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
If you’re having a hard time determining which key words belong on your resume, try this new trick. Cut and paste the most pertinent part of the vacancy announcement of the job you are applying for (the qualifications section) into the webform at wordle.net.... 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 | Mar 12, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
In case you’re wondering why I would post this on a career-related website, bear with me. One of the biggest mistakes I see in language and grammar involves this twice yearly time change. You see, the official title is Daylight Saving Time. Not Daylight SAVINGS... by Susan Geary | Mar 8, 2011 | Resume Service, Uncategorized
I get phone calls or emails about four times a year from desperate clients looking for a copy of their resume. They remember that when computers goes south, without a cloud-based back up system, that at least they don’t have to re-write their resume.... by Susan Geary | Feb 28, 2011 | Blog, job search, Relocation, Uncategorized
Well, maybe. It depends on where you are in your career. I spoke to a CPA this past week and learned the following about tax deductions regarding your search. 1. You can’t be just graduating college and launching your career. That is not tax-deductible 2. You... by Susan Geary | Feb 11, 2011 | bad bosses, Blog, hiring, interviewing, job interviewing, job search, Uncategorized, Whistle Blower
When you apply for a job, there’s a good bet your former employers are going to get a call about you. What they say, or don’t say, could keep you from your next job. And yet, many times when I’m helping people in their search, I hear the horror...