Career Advice and Job Search Strategies for Older Workers
I usually tell people to assume NOTHING when dressing for a job interview, so in this article, we’re going to look at how to dress for a job interview and not be over or under-dressed. The internet and YouTube are filled with many guides for dressing for an interview, and most give the same answer … Read more
How can we fight age discrimination and prove our candidacy for employment? There are job search strategies for older workers that you can implement to help your job search and find gainful and meaningful work. Being an older worker, having a well-thought-out job search strategy becomes even more important. Let’s face it; we are in … Read more
In my last article, “How to Avoid Job Scams Online, Don’t Be Fooled!“ I looked deeply into how cybercriminals are flooding the internet with fake job ads, even setting up phony company hiring websites, and posing as legitimate recruiters, all to steal your identity and use it to commit fraud. Today, in this article, we … Read more
Many of us, who may be older workers, and a little naive lacking the experience, wisdom, or judgment when it comes to things online, make us more susceptible to cyber criminals who are flooding the internet with fake job ads and even setting up phony company hiring websites, all to steal your identity and use … Read more
Many misconceptions exist about needing a cover letter when applying for a job. In this article, I will teach you how to write a killer cover letter and eliminate all the myths and misconceptions. You will learn how to write a cover letter to help you stand out from the crowd, take attention away from … Read more
A colleague of mine recently asked me if job search anxiety is real or fake. My response back to him was a resounding YES; it is genuine! That comment drove me to write this article on Overcoming Job Search Anxiety. All those rejection letters, uncomfortable interviews, and the stress of providing for your family are … Read more
When someone asks me what new careers for people over 50 there are, I tell them to consider all their options! Some of the best jobs are in real estate, education, financial services, and healthcare, with so-called soft skills careers for 50-year-olds. Also, anyone over 50 searching for a new career should keep an open … Read more
It does not matter if you are conducting a job search for the first time, changing careers, looking for a better position for more money and better growth potential, or because of a recent layoff, conducting a job search can be stressful – and a bad choice or decision can affect your career for years … Read more
Sell yourself at job interviews is perhaps one of the most difficult things one can do – as you do not want to brag but you do want to make sure the employer or recruiter FULLY understands the value that you bring to the table, and not to focus so much on just your age … Read more
Regardless of your age and stage of life, learning how to write a great LinkedIn profile is becoming a must, and its professional network community is overall becoming a major resource and tool in your job search toolbox – as well as it is for recruiters and HR departments for companies large and small. Making … Read more