by Susan Geary | Feb 11, 2007 | Blog, Uncategorized
The topic of Graphology recently came up in my office and how it can be used against you in the job search. Phoenix-based Handwriting Research Corporation claims they can help companies pre-screen employees and determine whether or not they will be a good job fit.... by Susan Geary | Feb 1, 2007 | Blog, Uncategorized
I know this seems like a silly topic, but I see a lot of resumes that are nothing more than copied words and/or formats from someone else’s resumes. How can I tell? Here are a few hints: 1. The formatting is very nice and visually appealing but there are several... by Susan Geary | Jan 18, 2007 | Blog, Careers, job search, Job Search Advice, Telephone Interviews, Uncategorized, Work
One of my big pet peeves is when people who leave me voicemail rattle through their phone number so quickly, I have to hit the rewind feature 3 or 4 times to make sure I got it. Therefore if you want to ensure you’ll get a callback, slow down! Remember people... by Susan Geary | Dec 1, 2006 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
I’ve said this for years: the holiday season is a great time to search for a job. First, there is a myth that no one is hiring, and a lot of people buy into that. But it’s not true! That means LESS COMPETITION during your job search! If you don’t... by Susan Geary | Sep 19, 2006 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Work
15 years ago resumes were just becoming the norm, and most of them were written with an old fashioned typewriter. 10 years ago we switched to computers and MS Word. 5 years ago we started searching for jobs online Now, more than ever, the paper resume is becoming... by Susan Geary | Aug 2, 2006 | Blog, Uncategorized
I see it all the time–Bad Manners! I can usually tell which of my clients will succeed in their job search by how well they respect my time and expertise during our initial meeting. Some have no idea they are being downright rude. That’s why I was...