When You’re Not Ready to Retire There are some professions with mandatory retirement requirements — for example, airline pilots, air traffic controllers, and public safety workers. For many workers, however, they’re not ready to — or financially able to — retire at age 59. Traditionally, full Social Security benefits were available at age 65, with… [Read More]
Jobseeker’s Guide to the Job Search After 50
One of the biggest mistakes jobseekers over 50 make is thinking that the job search process hasn’t changed much. It has. On the other hand, some older jobseekers also overestimate how much hiring has changed. Despite Applicant Tracking System technology and video interviews, the fact remains: it’s still people making the decision to hire people…. [Read More]
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Quantifying Accomplishments
Accomplishments demonstrate your skills and experience. It’s one thing to claim you can do something — it’s another to prove you’ve done it. When collecting accomplishments for a job search, consider the key areas of competency required for success in the position you are seeking. What are the key components of your job? You should… [Read More]
Formula for a Quick Introduction
“Tell me about yourself,” the interviewer says. “So, what do you do?” asks the person you just met at a networking get-together. You find yourself on an elevator with a person you’ve wanted to meet. What do you say? Be ready to say something! It’s smart to prepare a brief summary of your background and… [Read More]
The Great Resignation: Career Crisis or Something Else?
The Great Resignation: Career Crisis or Something Else? If you’ve read a newspaper or watched the news recently, you’ve probably heard about the large number of people considering a career change … or outright quitting their jobs. If you’re one of those contemplating quitting — or if you’ve actually done it, you’re not alone. It’s… [Read More]
How Do I Include Personal Pronouns on My Résumé and/or LinkedIn Profile?
How Do I Include Personal Pronouns on My Résumé and/or LinkedIn Profile? You may have noticed pronouns (he/him/his, she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/hir/zir) being included on social media profiles, email signatures, and in the job search process in general. Including pronouns can prevent accidental misgendering, helping you avoid having to correct a hiring manager or recruiter using… [Read More]
Creating Your Contact List
There are four basic categories of networking contacts. Each has its own unique value and a good networking campaign will draw from each category. You can use the forms on the following page for further brainstorming and as tracking for who you will contact. 1. People you know well: friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. This… [Read More]
Networking Do’s and Don’ts
Every survey you will read today shows that 60-80% of all employment positions are found via networking. These are known as hidden jobs, and if you don’t want to be searching for your next position forever, this is where you will want to focus. Therefore, this is a critical part of your job search strategy… [Read More]
How to Successfully Leverage Job Boards in Resume Writing and Job Search Strategy Part 3
Recommended Job Boards Whether for research or for application, some job boards rise above the rest for ease of use, reputation, and information shared. LinkedIn.com LinkedIn came to the top because of what they now share with applicants on the site’s Jobs tab. As of this writing, some features are: Seeing who at the company… [Read More]
