by Susan Geary | Feb 8, 2011 | Blog, hiring, interviewing, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
There are times when the perfect job comes along and you are called for an interview. But for some reason your personality just doesn’t click with the interviewer. Should you be concerned? Yes and no. Yes, if it keeps happening over and over. No, if it’s... by Susan Geary | Jan 27, 2011 | Blog, hiring, interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
Years ago, I applied for a job with Continental Airlines, after working for a competitor for four years. I was brought into the job interview, which was the cattle call I was expecting, however, it was the unexpected that really threw me off my game — A TEST!... 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 | Dec 16, 2010 | Blog, Uncategorized
I lived in Phoenix 25 years ago when the University of Phoenix was located there, and only there. Then about 10-15 years ago this institution branched out to distance learning and then online learning. In the beginning, it was a good idea, and the school had a decent... by Susan Geary | Dec 10, 2010 | Blog, LinkedIn Profile, Networking, Uncategorized
When I work with clients on their job search, one the first things I ask is, “do you have an up-to-date LinkedIn profile?” I’m amazed at the number of excuses I hear as to why there is only one connection or the profile is literally growing cobwebs...