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Jobs for older workers are available. You just have to use the right strategies!  Don’t believe the media when they tell you that is impossible.

I have been helping older workers with their careers and employment for many years.  Therefore I hope that the employment category of Young at Heart will help many readers.

We can help you find new work, change careers or gain more recognition for the work you currently do.  Visit our Job Search section which includes all aspects of a contemporary job search  – Resumes, Cover Letters, Interview Skills.  Don’t overlook the importance of Networking, a key strategy in finding jobs for older workers.

Download our free resources or consider Career Reno, which will give you the momentum to renovate your career.  It’s a great way to improve your chance of success to get the job you want.

Don’t believe that old myth of everyone hanging out for the day they can retire!  Many of us actually enjoy the work we do and want to keep doing it.  Others would like to keep working but want to do something different and don’t know how to do this.

You may be surprised at the number of retirees who choose to return to work in a full or part time capacity to boost their retirement savings or because the quieter retirement life is not all they expected.  Contact me for personal career help.

Articles

  • 10 Tips for Finding A Job for Over 40 July 15, 2019
    Finding a job over 40 can be difficult in some industries. Despite it being an age when it is important to firmly establish your career, many people over 40 find themselves out of work. And is being out of work can be a lonely time. It is important to spend time with other people in both ...
  • Jobs For Over 50 – Strategies for Overcoming the Stereotypes July 1, 2019
    Tips for Searching for Jobs for Over 50s Anyone embarking on searching for a job for over 50s is aware that ageism is alive and well. Sadly, we know that older job hunters face some unflattering stereotypes. Don’t make the classic job search mistakes. When searching for jobs for people over 50 you will need a ...
  • Mastering The Job Search Process June 30, 2019
    To master the job search process you need to understand how it has changed over the years. In the last two decades job seeking has changed.  Competition for every role seems more competitive than ever. The prosperous decade of the 1990s, when jobs were plentiful and money (not to mention credit) was seemingly free flowing, was ...
  • Best Practices for Identifying Excellent References for Your Job Search June 16, 2019
    Are Your References For Your Job Search Available on Request? If you’ve had your resume prepared professionally by a reputable resume writing service, you’re probably preparing for the interview for a job you truly want. Congratulations! Make sure that your interview kit is ready to go with a properly fashioned reference sheet, that is a list ...
  • What Not To Do When Making A Career Change June 4, 2019
    What Not To Do When Making A Career Change Are you one of the 13% of people who consider that they are in the right job?  Or, more likely, are you one of the 87% who know that their work isn’t ideal for them but put up with it?  Sometimes people unhappily endure a career that isn’t ...
  • Advanced LinkedIn Job Search Strategies April 21, 2019
    Tips on Using LinkedIn for Job Search Many professionals understand the importance of LinkedIn in your job search and how to start pursuing job opportunities using this professional networking platform. Once you have these basics under your belt, you are ready to move forward to more advanced LinkedIn job search strategies listed below. Note: These are tips ...
  • Important Job Search Tactics For Older Workers April 20, 2019
    Baby boomers faced with the prospect of job searching—in some cases for the first time in years—need to employ more sophisticated tactics in an overall job searching strategy. The days of relying strictly on a resume are long gone.  A well-written resume is still important.  However it’s only one tool in a job search strategy.  To ...
  • Working With a Career Coach – What Every Job Seeker Must Know April 9, 2019
    In today’s tough economy, every job seeker needs assistance in landing his next employment opportunity in the most efficient and expedient means possible. The services of a career coach are targeted for individuals who are unemployed or in a dead-end job or are attempting to move up the ladder or re-enter the work force. History Career coaching ...
  • Supplementing Your Income Networking on the Internet April 9, 2019
    Do you run out of money before your next check comes in? Whether you are a stay at home parent, retired, or perhaps your income just isn’t enough, you may be interested in internet networking for supplementing your income. Not only has the internet supplied businesses the advertising mechanism to turn their small or local ...
  • Can You Really Reinvent Your Career? April 3, 2019
    Hoping to reinvent your career? If you want to reinvent your career then you are not alone. Millions of people feel the need for a career change.  They crave a powerful life-changing reinvention of themselves and aspects of their everyday life. Like most of them, you are probably bored, frustrated, or feel trapped in your current ...
  • Are You Using The Best Career Change Strategies? April 3, 2019
      Do you have a career change strategy? Implementing the best career change strategies can be your secret weapon for success when you need to make career decisions and commence your job search. If you are reading this article, I presume that you have reached the point when you are clear that changing your career is a very ...
  • How To Deal With Conflict In The Workplace (And At Home) March 15, 2019
    Managing conflict in the workplace Dealing with difficult people and conflict in the workplace are serious issues that people usually point to when they are unhappy in their work.  A cycle of conflict undermines any positive aspects of the job and frequently causes serious stress and disfunction, at work or even in an individual’s private life. How To Deal ...
  • Flexible Job for Baby Boomers – How to Enjoy a Retirement Vibe Without Retiring March 13, 2019
     beBaby Boomers – How to Enjoy a Retirement Vibe Without Retiring My 79-year-old widowed mother has a part-time job aiding elderly people in their homes. I used to be amused by saying that; I mean, 79 is elderly, isn’t it? The fact is, her paid work is a mere four hours a week, a small piece of ...
  • Empowerment for Mature Age Workers March 12, 2019
    Career Change and Empowerment for Mature Age Workers As you grow older your responsibilities change. Switching from full time to part time work becomes an option for many people. You may make less money, but you may have more time to yourself. With that extra time you could take on leisure pursuits or start a home-based ...
  • Stereotypes of Mature Aged Workers March 7, 2019
    Stereotypes of Mature Aged Workers Society today seems to be dominated by youth and beauty, and labels and stereotypes about mature aged workers can be a hidden trap.  Maybe it was always like this, but when we were young we thought it was perfectly normal.  Now it seems ageist to us! The media go wild about ‘beautiful ...
  • Don’t Underestimate the Value of Your Transferable Skills March 4, 2019
      Before you start considering what job to apply for, or start thinking about writing a résumé, do you know what you have to offer? What do you bring to the table? You need to know very clearly what you have to offer as an individual. What are your transferable skills? “This above all, to thine own ...
  • How To Tap Into The Hidden Job Market March 4, 2019
    Tap into the Hidden Job Market! Cast your job search net wider and be proactive by tapping into the hidden job market. Are you aware that more than half of job vacancies are filled without job ads?  This usually happens through internal appointments, people making their availability known to an organization they would like to work for, ...
  • Are You Worried About Redundancy? February 27, 2019
    Is the dreaded word Redundancy being whispered through the office gossip vine? Long before the actual day that redundancy occurs there are usually clear signals that something is not as it should be.  You may have heard rumours.  You may have seen people coming to meetings for no clearly stated reason.  It may just be that your ...
  • Your Job Search Brand is YOU February 26, 2019
    YOU are your ‘brand”, and the way you present yourself to future employers is the way that brand is being marketed. Are you doing all you can to make the best impression?
  • Freelancing Career – New Ray of Hope February 25, 2019
    Freelancing career is exciting for many as it offers multiple benefits. Now any professional can render his specialized services to a freelance project from anywhere and anytime. Benefits of a Freelancing Career 1. Freelance freedom – One of the biggest benefits of freelancing is to work independently. A freelancer can self set his working schedule as per ...
  • Preparing for Your Job Interview Questions and Answers February 17, 2019
    It’s time for your job interview!  You need to perform at your best so you are in the optimal position for a job offer. You don’t want to mess up any of your job search, especially now you’ve been invited for a job interview.
  • Phone Interview Tips – 5 Tips to Prepare You For a Telephone Interview February 14, 2019
    If you are invited for an online or telephone interview you must prepare for it as you would for a face to face interview. I’m sharing with you our phone interview tips to help you prepare for that next telephone interview. 5 Phone Interview Tips on How to Sharpen Your Phone Interview Skills Smile while you talk. Did ...
  • Job Interview Success Tips and Strategies February 7, 2019
    Preparation for your job interview can be the difference between success and failure.
  • The Top 10 Job Search Personal Branding Mistakes January 24, 2019
    Have you made some serious job search personal branding mistakes? Employers want to know why you are the best choice for the job. Should they hire you or another candidate? But here’s a surprising truth: The person who truly connects with the interviewer is most likely to get the job – even over someone who might ...
  • Correct Body Language At An Interview December 21, 2018
    Your body language at an interview is a vital part of the way you present yourself to a prospective employer during an interview. As the old saying goes “You don’t get a second change to make a first impression.” Even while you are in the waiting room it is likely that someone will be observing you, ...
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