Breaking up is hard to do. To gear up for the fateful day, the “dumper” usually plays the scenario over and over in his or her mind until the perfect break up line is found; a line that has the right balance of honesty and diplomacy. The dumper’s vision usually ends smoothly, without complications, and… [Read More]
The Jobseeker’s Guide to Pre-Employment Testing Part 1
We just wrapped up our series on Personality/Career Assessments…we will now look at pre-employment testing over the next several weeks and how you can prepare yourself. If you are a new graduate entering the workforce — or an experienced professional who is considering a job change — you might be surprised when you’re asked to… [Read More]
10 Tips for Success In Your Job Search
Most people have never been taught how to find a job. However, research shows that the average worker only spends 4 years in a job — and you’ll have as many as 12-15 jobs over the course of your career. Here are 10 things every jobseeker can do to be successful in your job search…. [Read More]
How to Handle Unemployment After 50
Here are some tips to help you if you find yourself unemployed during your 50s and 60s 1. Don’t wait to start looking. According to a 2015 survey conducted by the AARP Public Policy Institute, jobseekers who start their job search immediately tend to be more successful in landing a new job than those who… [Read More]
When You’re Not Ready to Retire
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]
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]
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]
