by Susan Geary | Jan 26, 2010 | job search, Recruiters, resume, resume writing, Uncategorized
Last week, while sitting on the set of JobQuest at Blue Ridge PBS, I was placed right next to a headhunter as we both manned the phones, helping callers with their job search questions. The show’s anchor Julie Newman informed me she wanted to interview me on... by Susan Geary | Jan 20, 2010 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
Eighteen months ago I approached my employer about putting a radio show on the air that would help job seekers put their best foot forward during a brutal recession. After sitting on my proposal for 4 months, I was shut down and told “now is not the right... by Susan Geary | Jan 14, 2010 | Blog, Career, LinkedIn Profile, Networking, Uncategorized
Social networking seems to be taking over our lives and now to make things easier, you can coordinate your Twitter Feed to be delivered over your LinkedIn network, but is that really a good idea? Twitter is considered to be an informal means of communication, while... by Susan Geary | Jan 11, 2010 | bad bosses, Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
(also known as How to Pray for a Job) Going on job interviews for the perfect opportunity can be exciting. Especially when it’s a job you REALLY want, or at least you think you do. I’ve been through enough job interviews to realize that not all is what it... by Susan Geary | Jan 8, 2010 | Blog, Career, Job, Uncategorized, Work
Today on “The View” the round table discussion turned to crying on the job and how it can get you fired. Whoopi and Joy mentioned that Barbara Walters had confirmed that people (okay, women) have been canned for such behavior. No one wants to see tears at... by Susan Geary | Jan 7, 2010 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, resume writing, Uncategorized
Every once in awhile I come across a client who isn’t sure what they want to do next and want to pay me to write a “generic” resume so they can apply for just about anything. I tell them “don’t waste your money or my time” because...