by Susan Geary | Jan 21, 2006 | Blog, Uncategorized
I stumbled across an article of Kim Komando’s this week about how Microsoft documents store every little change and modification, and anyone who is the recipient of your resume or business letters, can find out all the edits you made. Scary! That’s why I... by Susan Geary | Jan 12, 2006 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Work
Have you ever watched a sled dog team at work? These dogs display such enthusiasm for their job. The same goes for herding dogs, and other members of working breeds. They don’t pull their sled, or herd livestock unwillingly. They follow their natural instincts... by Susan Geary | Dec 31, 2005 | Blog, Uncategorized
Today is a big day for 1st Rate Resumes. It was five years ago today that I walked into the San Diego County Building and registered the name in the State of California. It was my resolution to start a new job, so I created one. Mind you, I knew very little about... by Susan Geary | Dec 5, 2005 | Blog, Uncategorized
Ahhh, the holidays are here and with them the year end company Christmas party. Yee haw! Should you drink? According to careerjournal, it’s not a good idea. Especially if you’re an intern or new to the company. The same goes for having a cocktail during a... by Susan Geary | Oct 25, 2005 | Blog, Career, Uncategorized
With all the talk of freedom and the things we take for granted in this country, I’m amazed that our #1 freedom is overlooked daily by millions of Americans: the freedom to pursue any career we want. That’s right, in this country, no one dictates who will... by Susan Geary | Oct 13, 2005 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
I recommend to all my clients to never send a resume in a #10 envelope. Why? 1. Because everyone else does, and doing something totally different from the pack will make you stand out. 2. Many companies are scanning resumes as soon as they open them up and they...