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• How to Choose the Right Coach For You March 25, 2017
  The decision to seek the services of an external job coach is often made because of the many benefits currently recognized. Apart from personal benefits for the individual, (increased self awareness, better goal setting etc), surveys have also found clear links to improvement in business performance metrics, such as quality, productivity and revenue. Once the ...
• 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 ...
• How to Keep Up with Technology Trends October 16, 2019
  Importance of keeping up with technology trends Being able to fit in with technology trends in the workplace is now a basic requirement.  As an employee it is usually a condition of employment that you will be up to date with the appropriate technology and software. If you are self-employed you really have to be on ...
• Benefits of Blogging – An Extension of Your Resume September 5, 2019
  As the job market becomes more competitive you need to find ways to make your application stand out in the crowd. Creating a relevant, well-connected blog that complements your resume is a practical way to set yourself apart from the competition.
• 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 ...
• Joan Baez – Music of the Baby Boomers’ Generation August 13, 2013
  So many precious songs brought back floods of memories.  For me the songs took me to thoughts of old friends, to exhilarating days and times of deep sadness, to singing with others in many wonderful times and places.  “We both know what memories can bring. They bring diamonds and rust……And I’ll take the diamonds”
• Are you making these ten job search mistakes of older workers? November 4, 2014
  Job Search Mistakes Often Made by Older Workers The infographic below is a summary of the ten most common job search mistakes I see older workers make when they commence a job search. It was written in response to one client’s request for help. I analysed her situation, her resume and cover letter, and observed the ...
• Why Baby Boomers Need Computer Training January 31, 2018
  Without competent computer skills, older people are seriously disadvantaged. Our lifestyle today demands computer skills for everyday activities. Read on for the five main reasons why older people need to be computer literate and capable.
• Start a new business or buy an existing one November 1, 2018
  It has always been clear that entrepreneurism is the surest path towards financial freedom. But in 2018 it may also be the only sure bet on the table. The costs of living continue to rise, while employees’ paychecks stagnate or even shrink. If you are lucky enough to have a significant amount of capital on ...
• 7 Outdated Myths That Will Kill Your Career Change Before You Start May 4, 2017
  If you’re a career-changing Baby Boomer, you may feel like you’ve gotten lost with Dorothy in Oz. You’ve achieved success in your career. You’ve built skills and a strong work ethic. And now you’re ready to move on…and it’s not working. Many of my own clients tell me, “I haven’t had to look for a job ...
• 20 Simple Tips for Using Twitter to Find a Job May 7, 2017
  Whether you’re starting your career or looking for a change, if you’re on a job search, you may have heard that Twitter is a great resource. You’ve heard right. Twitter offers a great way to ramp up your job search. We’ve highlighted 20 great tips for using Twitter to find a job to help make ...
• 7 Tips that Older Workers Need To Know to Get the Job They Want August 24, 2019
  I have created a program, Career Reno to help you get the job you want. Career Reno is a way of sharing my experience with many people at once, after years of helping older workers to make career transitions. Too many older workers are unsuccessful in their attempts to get a new job or find work when they ...
• Career Happiness January 3, 2015
  Being unhappy at work is related to many different factors. Even if you enjoy the actual work, if the culture of the organisation, the people you work with, or the style of management upset you then you will soon lose pleasure in the work. Which of these twelve factors are impacting on your attitude to ...
• Interview Questions To Ask And Avoid July 12, 2020
  If you want job interview success it’s best to prepare a well thought out list of intelligent interview questions, regardless of the level of seniority you have achieved during your career. You will impress your prospective new employer during the interview process if you demonstrate knowledge of their business and ask appropriate questions. 
• Losing Your Job Can Be Emotional September 1, 2014
  Redundancy isn’t the sort of news you expect to get by text message. The major construction company Thiess has sent out text messages to staff working on a specific project to tell them that their services are no longer required.  The message was factual, offering information updates, a contact email and phone number, and finish dates. ...
• Career Change Strategies Have Changed September 2, 2019
  Are you aware of the best current career change strategies? Successful career change strategies have changed over the last twenty years. Anyone who is 40+ has seen business and employment practices revolutionized.  Of course there are advantages and disadvantages innate in every major change. People in their 50s and 60s have also witnessed the entire evolution ...
• Should I go back to college for another degree? January 19, 2013
  These days, finding a job isn’t exactly the easiest thing to do in the entire world. When one considers the behavior of the economy over the course of the last several years, it comes as no surprise to find out that getting a job is a lot harder than it used to be. Companies everywhere ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 5 Ways to Fight Age Discrimination in Employment of Baby Boomers August 16, 2019
  How can you fight age discrimination in employment against baby boomers? The job market is hard for just about anyone.  It’s  even more challenging for those who are considered to be the “baby boomers”. Being over the age of 50 and trying to compete with individuals who are significantly younger is challenging at best. Age discrimination ...
• Baby Boomers and Midlife Career Changes January 26, 2017
  Baby boomers, are you thinking about a midlife career change? Many baby boomers are contemplating midlife career changes for a variety of reasons. One of the simplest reasons is that there are far more job and entrepreneurial options now than there have ever been before. People who are now contemplating a midlife change are seeing the power ...
• Financing Options When Starting Your Own Business After 50 August 26, 2019
  Starting a business after 50 can be a good way to generate post-retirement income. All businesses however require financing some form of financing. Depending on what kind of businesses you want to start, there are a number of financing options that one can consider when starting your own business. Financing Options When Starting Your Own Business Self ...
• Older Workers’ Challenges August 29, 2019
  Older Workers’ Challenges Everybody, regardless of age, faces challenges in the workplace, but there are some fairly consistent older workers’ challenges that need to be considered. Let’s face it – your age is what it is and there is nothing you can do about it. If you need to change the colour of your hair, loose weight ...
• Retirement Lump Sum or Pension Payments? February 19, 2013
  It is a commonly held belief that when confronted by a situation in which you have to choose between a lump sum and scheduled payments, you’re better off selecting the long-term payment plan since it will result in more money over time. Despite this general knowledge, most people end up taking the lump sum, which ...

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