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• 6 Part-Time Jobs To Give Your Retirement Added Purpose and Income September 16, 2019
  When you’re looking for a part-time job in retirement, you want something that will boost your income. However, you also need a position that will help boost other areas of your life at the same time. So, where should retirees look for post-retirement employment? Depending on your preferred work environment, you may want to look ...
• 4 Tips for Baby Boomers to Bounce Back September 15, 2018
  Bounce Back and Bounce Better Regardless of your age or situation, the time for you to take action is TODAY! Cause it’s NEVER too late! It has been gratifying to see that even if you have had a rocky financial road, you can make a change anytime you decide. No matter where we fall on ...
• Is Your Next Step A Career Shift? September 6, 2019
  Is your next step a career shift? Over the last few years many people have been affected by severe career shifts caused by redundancy or problems within the company that employed them. And now, with Covid-19 impacting everything, the problem is much worse for older workers. Dealing with redundancy Redundancy brings with it many profound emotions.  There is ...
• Best Jobs for Older Workers October 20, 2019
  Just a generation ago people expected to work at the same company for most of their adult lives, pay into a retirement plan and once they turned sixty or sixty-two…maybe sixty-five at a pinch… they’d head off into a comfortable retirement. But those times are essentially gone. According to the Retire Ready Index published by the ...
• Job Interview Success Tips and Strategies February 7, 2019
  Preparation for your job interview can be the difference between success and failure.
• 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 ...
• Career Change After 40 December 29, 2017
  If you are planning on a career change after you turn 40 you’re probably shaking in your boots. Children. Homes. Bills. All of these things cause you to pause when you think about leaving your job. Yet, you’re miserable. You want a change. Well, don’t ignore your feelings. Understand that switching careers during the middle years ...
• People Who Achieved Their Dreams After Age 60 July 29, 2015
  This article was published by New Avenue.org and has been reprinted with permission. Senior Wonders: People Who Achieved Their Dreams After Age 60By Karen L. Pepkin, Wendell C. Taylor The media abounds with negative views about the impact of aging on physical, cognitive, and financial well-being. In fact, there are entire industries that have emerged to counteract the ...
• 8 Underrated Island Vacation Spots You Need To Visit September 29, 2019
  Sometimes all you need is an island getaway. An exorbitant number of fellow tourists can spoil the ambience for your well-deserved rest and relaxation. Thankfully, there are plenty of hidden gems that mass tourism is yet to discover. Check out these eight underrated island vacation spots you need to visit. Best Underrated Island Vacation Spots Image Source: ...
• Get a Job: The Do’s and Don’ts of Calling to Check the Status of Your Job Application August 14, 2019
  If you have submitted a job application but haven’t heard back from anyone it is very tempting to make a phone call to see what’s going on. If you are going to do this, do it in a way that will enhance your chances not ruin them.
• 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 ...
• Has Ageism Affected You? September 11, 2019
  Jumping on the ageism bandwagon I’ve been asked a lot lately about whether age discrimination is the reason that a person isn’t getting the jobs they apply for. Anecdotally it is easy to jump on the ageism bandwagon. If an older person applies for a job, but they don’t even get to interview it is easy for them ...
• How To Get A Good Job After 50 Book Review July 27, 2015
  How To Get A Good Job After 50 Review How to Get a Good Job After 50: A step-by-step guide to job search success by Rupert French My rating: 5 of 5 stars – This is my Good Reads review of this excellent book, available on Amazon.com.au. How to Get a Good Job After 50 by Rupert French is ...
• 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 ...
• Common job search mistakes made by older workers March 31, 2021
  There are 10 job search mistakes often made by older workers which cause them to miss out on opportunities for work that they want. This article will outline them for you but first, let’s not blame everything on age discrimination
• 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 ...
• 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?
• Pros and Cons of Using a Job Recruiter to Find a Job August 10, 2019
  Using a recruitment company to assist you to find a job can be helpful in many industries. If you work in a specialised field, and there is an agency that recruits for that industry, then it is a wonderful starting point. But it’s not the only way to get a job!
• The Plight of an Older Worker Searching for a Job September 1, 2019
  Being an older worker is a definite disadvantage in the jobs market. Don’t be dishearted. Read on for stories and tips to get the job you want.
• 12 Crucial Factors for Career Satisfaction August 1, 2019
  Education expands your career opportunities and skill set but isn’t exactly a guarantor of success or career satisfaction. Career satisfaction depends a lot on the environment in which you work While degrees open doors, they don’t necessarily mean a particular position — or even path — will ultimately prove the most viable, comfortable fit. Some pretty basic factors ...
• How To Deal With 3 Sticky Behavioural Interview Questions July 12, 2020
  The good news is that you’ve been called in for an interview! But wait just a minute, the bad news is that you’ve been called in for an interview! You are under the spotlight The long-awaited interview can be your ticket to a new and better job, but it can also be an anxiety producer that keeps ...
• How Old is Too Old To Change Careers? March 26, 2017
  The quick answer, for those that need to know now is, naturally enough, you are never too old to change careers. If I wanted to be dogmatic I’d point you to articles on the American Grandma Moses and tell you to get inspired. Maybe even ask you to Google the 99 year old lady with ...
• The Key to Making a Meaningful and Successful Career Change August 8, 2018
  Are you ready for a successful career change? When changing careers, it is all too easy to find yourself once more in a job that doesn’t truly give you a sense of meaning and purpose. When considering a career change, and in order to get a job you love, it is therefore vital that you take ...
• How to Prepare for Possible Redundancy August 5, 2019
  It seems that the threat of redundancy is circulating in many major companies right now. With that threat comes worry and a massive sense of insecurity. No-one knows what is going to happen. No-one feels that they have any control over the decisions that are being made further up the food chain. Morale declines. Friends ...
• Turning 13 Most Overused Resume Phrases to Achievement Statements August 17, 2019
  Learn how you can give life to your resume by adapting the overused resume phrases into lively achievement statements. Giving examples of what you have already achieved provides much more impact in a resume than just listing your duties or responsibilities.

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