Career Advice and Job Search Strategies for Older Workers
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
This past January I received an email with a question from a 59-year-old woman who lost her job as an office assistant after being with the same company for over 15 years. In short, the email read, “I am so depressed and don’t know where to turn. I do not have much money, I am … Read more
There are so many theories on how to create a resume cover letter and what to write in a resume cover letter which is a key weapon in your job search tool kit for sure, but there are many misconceptions. There are many articles, books, and templates on the internet on the subject, but many … Read more
There are many misconceptions about why personal branding is important and how to create personal brand. There are tens if not hundreds of articles, books, and YouTube videos on creating a personal brand, but many fail to explain the full story and the strategy behind building a brand, especially if you are over 50 and … Read more
I want to set the record straight on exactly how resumes for the over 50 need to be written. I know there are hundreds if not thousands of articles, books, and YouTube videos on resume writing and writing resumes for the over 50. These range from how it should look, to what format works best, … Read more
You have successfully landed a job interview and have it scheduled – congratulations! Are you prepared by preparing for a job Interview tips? Let me ask again in another way, have you REALLY prepared by not only studying up on the standard “tell me about yourself” type questions but by being able to present yourself … Read more
Constructing a well thought-out and well-written resume, you could get the job you want, so it is important that you want to find a way to guarantee your work experience is presented great! As an older job seeker, you should recognize that the experience section is an important part of your resume. It needs to … Read more
There are many misconceptions about writing a great cover letter. I want to set the record straight on exactly how cover letters for those over 50 need to be written, keywords and phrases that need to be included, ad provide tips for writing a great cover letter. I know there are hundreds if not thousands … Read more
Many women over 50 might be looking for a new and challenging career for various reasons. Maybe they are looking to return to the workforce after raising a family. They may now be faced with having to provide for themselves or their families after a divorce or spouse passing away to make ends meet or … Read more