Posts Tagged ‘Ageism’
The Golden Age of Unretirement
by Guest Author, Kerry Hannon Football legend Tom Brady announced his retirement in February 2022, then announced his return to the sport in March. (Update: In January 2023, he announced that he is again retiring—for good.) Brady is far from the only retiree who returned to the workforce after retiring. As of early 2022, nearly one…
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 MoreOver 50 and looking for a job? Here’s what you need to know about age and work
by Guest Author, Cheryl Winokur Munk With the bear market hitting retirement portfolios hard, bonds performing as poorly as stocks, and inflation raging, what seemed like a sure retirement income may be more of a pipe dream for many older Americans who had left the workforce, or planned to soon retire. The economic situation is…
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…
Read MoreAvoid Ageism in Your Job Search: 4 Easy Tips
Mature, experienced workers will most likely encounter ageism in their job search. Employers are not suppose to discriminate based on a lot of things, including age. However, we know this just isn’t reality and it is very hard to prove. Unfortunately your breadth of experience and hard-earned wisdom may cause a hiring manager to assume…
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