by Susan Geary | Sep 1, 2010 | Blog, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized, Update Your Resume Month
When I write a resume I do everything I can to keep the reader in mind. What are they looking for on a resume? And how can I quickly draw their eye to what the readers is seeking. Problem is, readers of resumes are all in search of different attributes, although they... by Susan Geary | Sep 1, 2010 | Blog, Careers, Job Search Advice, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
From time to time I see a resume that includes the accolade “Listed in Who’s Who” under the Awards and Recognition section, and I question if it should be there. I mean no disrespect for anyone who has been selected by the organization, and also paid... by Susan Geary | Aug 25, 2010 | Blog, hiring, interviewing, job interviewing, job search, Resume Service, resume writing, Uncategorized
I wrote a resume earlier this month for a man about to lose his job the end of the month. He’s very accomplished and motivated and I was confident he’d do well in his job search in this crummy economy. Looks like he won’t be needing unemployment... by Susan Geary | Aug 16, 2010 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Recruiters, Resume Service, resume writing, Uncategorized
I met a hospital supervisor about two weeks ago who shared with me his take on resumes and hiring. The Nursing Supervisor told me that when he gets an “over the top” resume he won’t even look at. He admitted that he’d been burned by employees... by Susan Geary | Aug 6, 2010 | Blog, Career, Facebook, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Work
A few months ago I recall reading on TVSpy.com about a Texas News Reporter who got some negative feedback from a viewer. The reporter posted it on Facebook. Needless to say he got a lot of sympathy from friends who also made disparaging remarks about the said... by Susan Geary | Aug 5, 2010 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
After spending hours perfecting your resume, carefully filling out the application, and sending it to the right person, what’s next? Follow up! Always follow up where you can, even if it’s a call to the HR Department to make sure your resume didn’t...