by Susan Geary | Jan 31, 2009 | bad bosses, Career, Job, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Whistle Blower, Work
Last year while reading the daily e-list from Career Directors International, I came across a new philosophy from CDI’s President, Laura DeCarlo. Laura plans to include it a soon to be published career management book. In it, she shares this piece of valuable... by Susan Geary | Dec 6, 2008 | Blog, hiring, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Work
If you’ve ever had to hire an employee, you know what a risk it can be. You have to ask yourself, will the person fit in with the rest of the staff? Will s/he steal from the company? Do they have a work ethic? Are they lying to me? Etc, etc, etc. That’s... by Susan Geary | Oct 8, 2008 | Blog, Career, Uncategorized, Work
If you need to put together a biography to use in place of a resume, you need to know the difference between the two. A resume outlines your background and achievements in easy to follow bullet-pointed lists that should spur the reader to contact you. A bio is a one... by Susan Geary | Aug 8, 2008 | Blog, Career, Uncategorized, Work
One of the biggest reasons I hear from clients on why they are seeking a new job is that they work for a Micro Manager. It’s difficult to spread wings and get the job done when a superior is constantly breathing down your neck. A few years ago after I lost one... by Susan Geary | Apr 5, 2007 | Blog, Career, employee surveillance, Job Search Advice, Privacy, resume writing, Uncategorized, Work
How do I nicely say this? I love that fact that clients call me up for resume reviews, and inquiries about services offered, however, I hate it when they do it from work. It makes me feel like I’m contributing to bad behavior on the job and the last thing I want... by Susan Geary | Feb 23, 2007 | Blog, Career, Job Search Advice, niche jobs, Recruiters, Uncategorized, Work
For the past few years, I’ve signed up with a number promotional marketing agencies that offer high paying “day jobs” handing out product samples and representing companies at grand openings and special events. These gigs, as I call them, require a...