Job Search For Older Workers

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• The Great Man Behind The Parachute: Richard Nelson Bolles October 21, 2019
  My meeting with Richard Nelson Bolles, author of What Color is you Parachute There are not many times when you have the chance to thank someone who has profoundly changed your life through their authorship of a book.  In 2012 it was my privilege and pleasure of spend several hours with Richard Nelson Bolles, author of ...
• 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?
• 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.
• 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 ...
• How To Regain Confidence In Your Career December 17, 2014
  When your confidence has been shattered it is difficult to pick yourself up and move on in your career and your life. This series of 5 Slideshare presentations will teach you ways on how to regain your confidence. It will help you to find ways to put together your fragmented confidence and not let it ...
• 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 ...
• 5 Strategies When Searching For A New Job August 30, 2019
  If you are searching for a new job read on for five strategies that will help your job search.
• 101 Tips for finding a new job March 1, 2021
  Have you been laid off, or are you looking for a better job? No matter what the reason for your job search there are plenty of traditional and not so traditional ways to find a new job. Don’t fall into the traps that prevent so many people from getting work that they want. We have ...
• How to Dress for a Job Interview November 1, 2016
  Tips on How to Dress Successfully for a Job Interview Job interviews are a lot of things, and your ticket to a new job can be one of them if you play your cards right. Pressure is a job interview’s best friend, however, and whether it’s self-imposed or coming from an external source, that fateful meeting ...
• How to Prove Age Discrimination in Hiring September 9, 2019
  How Can You Prove Age Discrimination in Hiring Like sexism and racism, it is extremely difficult to prove age discrimination against older workers in the workplace, and especially in the hiring process. They are unlikely to admit that age is a factor Very few employers will come right out and say that they’re not hiring you because you’re ...
• Organise your job search: 6 tips for 2021 August 16, 2020
  Organise your job search to improve your chances of success. The job search is never easy, but you can make it easier on yourself by going about things in a smart and organised fashion. Developing job search organisational skills will help you manage your applications and keep track of the people you have spoken to. These ...
• Job Interview Success Tips and Strategies February 7, 2019
  Preparation for your job interview can be the difference between success and failure.
• Seven Keys to Working With Recruiters July 27, 2019
  Working with a recruiter could be one of the best career decisions you’ve ever made. It can also be a serious waste of time and lead to disappointment and even resentment. Choosing the right firm, the right recruiter and getting off on the right foot can be essential steps to landing you in a position ...
• 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.
• 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 ...
• How to Cope With Job Loss December 15, 2015
  How do you cope with job loss? Losing a job can lead to negative feelings – inadequacy, embarrassment, insecurity and devastation. Recovery can take time, making it easy to become depressed or anxious. Learning how to cope with job loss is crucial for avoiding this. It can lead to an even better future, like undiscovered opportunities ...
• 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, ...
• How To Change Jobs – 6 Tips That Will Help You Get a Better Job August 10, 2019
  Your current job may not be giving you the satisfaction you want or your company may be undergoing a workforce reduction and you need to get another job fast. Changing jobs can be an overwhelming experience, but if you do it the right way, it will not cause stress to you. Learn how to change ...
• The 15 Most Deadly Resume Mistakes to Avoid August 13, 2017
  What resume mistakes should you avoid doing? One of the most frequent question I receive is about resumes. More specifically, how to write a winning resume and what mistakes to avoid. So here I have gathered the 15 most common resume mistakes to avoid. Treating your resume as your life’s story and not as a sales document A ...
• Are Paper Resumes Dead? September 2, 2018
  Today’s world is basically run via e-mail, text messaging and instant messenger. The advancement in such technologies has turned things that were traditionally printed on paper, like resumes, into digital forms as well. Most large companies even bill their clients via the internet, also known as online billing. According to a recent national survey, the ...
• A Boomers’ guide to volunteering after retirement November 17, 2015
  The face of volunteerism is changing. Challenging economical conditions, advances in technology, and boomers approaching retirement age are major influences on how non-profit organizations operate differently than in the past. There are many more people seeking help from service organizations, but there are also many more people who are volunteering. These and other social trends inspired ...
• The Power of the Informational Interview December 8, 2017
  The informational interview is one of the most effective tools that a job seeker can deploy. If you aren’t using informational interviews on a consistent basis, you need to start, because there is no doubt they will increase your chances of getting a job offer. An informational interview involves contacting an employee who works for a ...
• How to Build a Powerful Professional Network October 5, 2019
  Once you are employed and intend to stay employed for some time, it is important to build a powerful professional network. It is so easy to become complacent and stop developing your professional network when you have been in a job for some time. But if you have recently been in the job market you will ...
• 6 FAQs and a Sample Template for Your Resume Reference Page May 5, 2017
  It’s important to write a strong resume reference page, and to learn how to manage your references with ease. References on resume will ensure that you get what you need from them – their solid and unwavering recommendation for the job you want. 6 FAQs for Your Resume Reference Page Here are 6 frequently asked questions from ...
• 5 Universal Laws To Finding Work You Love June 12, 2016
  Are you someone who enjoys reading about “The Law Of Attraction” and other spiritual concepts?  This article by a guest author may put the task of job search into the language you enjoy. The fear, doubt and uncertainty that accompanies the desire to change pace is understandable. In my work I attract people who crave freedom ...

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