by Susan Geary | Apr 11, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
Last year, when I had a radio show on Fox 910 in Roanoke called “Career Matters,” I also produced a daily vignette the station aired Monday through Friday. The Career Matters Minute offered career advice in less than a minute. The show went off air in late... by Susan Geary | Apr 9, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
The unemployment numbers are out again, and officially they show that the rate of unemployment is on the decline, down to 8.2%. But an article at the Employment Spectator, begs to differ. It states that the numbers are muted because there are 164,000 fewer people... by Susan Geary | Mar 29, 2012 | Facebook, job search, Privacy, Uncategorized
You’ve probably heard all the commotion regarding employers that are requesting Facebook passwords from job candidates so they can take a peek into their personal life. This would allow the hiring director to see what’s been posted, as well as personal... by Susan Geary | Mar 1, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
Last night I’ve gave a presentation at a local church on resume writing. I co-presented with a recruiter who once ran a staffing agency. She told the audience, in this economy, don’t apply for jobs you don’t have any experience with. There is too... by Susan Geary | Feb 25, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
Just about every major city across the USA has a job search club. Some, like Kansas City, have several. They might be called the Five O’Clock Club, or sponsored by a non-profit. Some are faith-based and some are secular. Some charge a fee, and others are free of... by Susan Geary | Feb 21, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
If you want to keep your job for a long time and enjoy it too, here’s a word of advice I learned the hard way. Don’t outshine the boss. It will not help your career. In fact, it can make your life miserable. The boss hired you to do things their way or...