by Susan Geary | Dec 8, 2010 | Blog, Career, hiring, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
Did you know that you’re entitled to a free credit report every year through annualcreditreport.com? It’s a good idea to check your credit and background before you interview for a job so you know what’s in there. For one, there are a lot of... by Susan Geary | Nov 19, 2010 | Blog, Freelancing, hiring, job search, Networking, Uncategorized
If you’re between jobs or looking to pick up some extra cash, consider signing up to be a “Brand Ambassador” or Field Marketing Representative. These are the folks you see at fairs and major events, or even inside a big box store demonstrating... by Susan Geary | Nov 8, 2010 | Blog, Job, job search, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized, Work
Sometimes we get so close to our own occupation that we forget some of those daily tasks that get overlooked on a resume that can make us stand out. For example: today a broadcast engineer friend of mine sent me a 7-minute video on how to climb an antenna tower. I... by Susan Geary | Oct 21, 2010 | Blog, Facebook, Uncategorized
Do you participate in games on Facebook? Did you hear the news this week about the breach that allows 3rd parties to access your Facebook ID? The Wall Street Journal did an investigation and shut down the offending sites. Apparently Farmville, Frontierville, and a few... by Susan Geary | Oct 17, 2010 | Blog, Careers, Job Search Advice, niche jobs, Uncategorized
For the past 6 or 7 years, I had an idea to put a radio show on the air about the Job Search. Today that dream came true when I launched Career Matters on Fox Radio 910 in Roanoke. I was paralyzed with fear, even though I have 20+ years of experience in radio and... by Susan Geary | Oct 1, 2010 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, Privacy, resume writing, Uncategorized
I have a bone to pick with online job applications. How are companies remaining compliant with federal and state laws that prohibit asking a job seeker how how s/he is? If you’re as old as I am, you may remember the day of listing a date of birth on an official...