by Susan Geary | Aug 4, 2008 | Blog, Uncategorized
Hot off the press is the brand new book “Job Search Bloopers” by Laura DeCarlo and Susan Guarneri from Career Directors International. This publication points out every mistake you can make on the road to career suicide… and how to avoid them. I love... by Susan Geary | Jul 30, 2008 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
Lately, it’s seems the news is all about the economy and the daily layoff report. In the past month we’ve heard about thousands losing their jobs from Starbucks, Wachovia, the airline industry, and now Bennigans. This problem won’t be fixed over... by Susan Geary | Jun 13, 2008 | Blog, Uncategorized
One of the most difficult things to determine about a company when seeking a job is “how much do they pay?” Salaries have always been considered confidential. And of course, the first person to ask about money during a job interview is considered the loser... by Susan Geary | Jun 10, 2008 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
Successful businesses know the advantage of following up with customers to find out how well they’re doing. I’ve done the same in the job search. Now mind you, I don’t call up the folks who don’t hire me to find out why. The Hiring Director is... by Susan Geary | May 1, 2008 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
I love it when my clients get back to me with news about their job search. It keeps me in the know, and also keeps me informed of what works and what doesn’t. Case in point. One of my long time colleagues, and also a client revealed that whenever he inquires... by Susan Geary | Apr 28, 2008 | Blog, Career, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
You have all the right credentials and an impressive background to boot, but if you’re a female applicant with kids, watch out. A recent story that ran on World News Tonight revealed that moms, are having a tougher time finding employment. I’ve said it...