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 | 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 | Apr 6, 2006 | Blog, Career, employee surveillance, Privacy, Uncategorized, Work
I can’t seem to get it through the heads of my friends and colleagues who surf the net at work, with the idea that “my employer doesn’t care.” Wanna bet? I was flipping through the pages of PC World this week and came across an ad for the... 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 | Jul 26, 2005 | Blog, Career, retirement, Work
A good friend of mine sent me the following email and encouraged me to forward it to everyone I know. I don’t do that. I guess I feel I’m imposing on my friends and clients. However, I did like the email enough to post it here for you. Words of Wisdom In... by Susan Geary | Jun 23, 2005 | Blog, Career, Careers, job search, Job Search Advice, Networking, Work
If you’re committed to continuing education in your career, it’s in your best interest to join professional associations that focus on your occupation. They offer an excellent ROI considering the average price of an annual membership. When I decided to...