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7 Overlooked Steps to Land Your Next Job
by Guest Author, Sandra Dawes-Chatha You’ll find a lot of job advice online, but thinking outside the box can help you land your next big opportunity. Finding a job can be a stressful endeavor, and it can be heartbreaking when you apply for numerous positions and don’t get any response. You may find it challenging…
Read MoreLooking For a Job? Some LinkedIn Connections Matter More Than Others
by Guest Author, Michael Blanding Debating whether to connect on LinkedIn with that more senior executive you met at that conference? You should, says new research about professional networks by Iavor Bojinov and colleagues. That person just might help you land your next job. When it comes to seeking a new job, making connections on LinkedIn can…
Read More5 Insider Tips for Job Seekers Over 50
by Guest Author, Andrew Lisa Looking for work in the best of times is a stressful, frustrating process filled with anxiety, rejection and the sinking feeling that it might never end — and these are hardly the best of times. For older workers in the over-50 set, it only gets more complicated. The insecurity that…
Read More10 Ways to Overcome Ageism While Job Hunting During Retirement
by Guest Author, John Boitnott It’s never too late to start a new job. It’s estimated that, on average, a typical American worker now has more than ten jobs over the course of their lifetime. But unfortunately, whether you’re inspired to enter a new field or want a new job after you retire, one of the biggest obstacles…
Read More9 Tips for Finding a Job After Age 50
by Guest Author, Kathleen Coxwell If you are older than 50 or already retired, these tips can help you find the perfect job to keep bringing in cash. Working as long as possible is a recommended retirement strategy for almost everyone. There are so many benefits to working as long as possible, and they are not…
Read MoreHow To Explain Employment Termination During a Job Search
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver It is hard to be terminated from a job, but it is often even more difficult to explain why you were terminated during a future job interview. If an interviewing manager asks you about what happened, it can be easy to quickly get defensive or try to make up stories…
Read More7 Ways to Sabotage Your Job Search
by Guest Author, Emmet Pierce Don’t make a job search tougher by blundering into these mistakes. Hiring the right person for a job is difficult, and there is much at stake for employers. If the company hires the wrong person, it could be stuck for years with an unqualified worker. That’s why everything an applicant…
Read More7 Tips To Find The Perfect Remote Job for You
by Guest Author, Anthony Cofrancesco Ever since the option became more prevalent during the worst of the pandemic, employees have been flocking to remote work. Per Forbes, interest in remote work rose by 556% last month (believed to be in part spurred by some harsh words from Elon Musk towards remote employees). But a remote job…
Read MoreIs Embellishing Expected on a Resume?
by Guest Author, Samantha Nolan Dear Sam: It seems when I read the resumes of my friends and colleagues, they consistently claim accomplishments that seem exceptionally impressive and make me question the strength of my resume. Is it normal to embellish on a resume and stretch the truth to make yourself sound like a stronger…
Read MoreJob Search Success Strategies If You’re Over 50
by Guest Author, Robin Ryan “I read about all the labor shortages, and hear that other colleagues are landing new, high-paying jobs, so why can’t I get one?” asked Cathy, a director in her late 50s. “I think it’s because of age discrimination. My resume gets recruiters to call, and they set up the…
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