by Susan Geary | Nov 3, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
Earlier this year, I attended a Business Etiquette Workshop in Roanoke presented by the co-founders of Valley Business Front Magazine, with emcee John Carlin and a panel of experts on the topic. It was appropriately titled, “Best Foot Forward” and was... by Susan Geary | Oct 1, 2012 | Blog, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
If you’re in the job market, chances are you’re getting emails with job offers, from people or companies you’ve never heard of, or did not apply to. I am. That’s because I regularly peruse Craigslist and other places in search of opportunities... by Susan Geary | Sep 30, 2012 | Blog, Careers, hiring, job search, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized
You see the ad. It reads like a perfect fit for you, and you have all of the qualifications and even a perfect resume; Perhaps you even followed up with a phone call. So why aren’t you getting a callback? What gives? It could be that the job doesn’t... by Susan Geary | Sep 21, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
I was reminded yesterday that September is Update Your Resume Month; an annual prod to career professionals to maintain an update-to-date copy of your resume. You never know when an opportunity may present itself. If you discovered your dream job, but with a fast... by Susan Geary | Aug 30, 2012 | Blog, Relocation, Uncategorized
It’s been said that the way to become a pro at any task is to do it, over and over and over again. There is no short cut to repetition and experience. At 1st Rate Resumes, we are experts when it comes to relocating for a new job. Over the past 10 years,... by Susan Geary | Jul 25, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
If you’ve ever been faced with having to rent a house, you know that many landlords don’t want to deal with pets. Unfortunately too many renters’ critters have destroyed the place, and it’s not worth the trouble to property owners to repeat...