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News and advice for job seekers 50 and over
Today is: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | Our next publication day: Friday, October 22, 2021
Take Advantage of Free In-Person Assistance
You might be eligible for programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) serves low-income, unemployed seniors. It helps subsidize part-time employment and training in community service positions that can lead to unsubsidized, private sector jobs. Locate the closest program with CareerOneStop’s SCSEP Finder.
Whatever your income or experience level, you can find free job search assistance at your local American Job Center. Visit CareerOneStop’s American Job Center Finder. MORE
3 Ways To Simplify Your Job Search
by Aaron Sanborn & Jenna Arcand at workitdaily.com
Instead of being held back by fear, job seekers should embrace the job search process. Sure, the job search process will have its ups and downs, but there are ways to empower yourself with information that could potentially speed up your job search…
(F)ind success by using the three C's to improve the effectiveness of their job search. While the three C's are utilized heavily within the Work It Daily platform, they can benefit anyone.
The Ultimate LinkedIn Profile Guide Revisited
from thingscareerrelated.com
Brand or Message. This is more important than many people realize. If you don’t create your profile with a clear brand or message in mind, you’ll have an unfocused profile. Delivering a message that expresses your value consistently is key to keeping your brand alive.
This goal remains the same and is more important than ever considering COVID-19 has sidelined us from in-person networking. Online branding spills over to in-person branding when if you reach out to people after you’ve connecting with them. Case in point, when I meet someone in person, I’m often told they’ve seen my profile, posts, and articles.
NIFTY TIP of the DAY
Being Bossy
There’s a lot to consider when seeking a new job
| Forbes reports that, according to a Gallup Poll, a staggering 70 percent of American workers (85 percent worldwide) hate their jobs. And, the poll points out, it’s usually because of their bosses. MORE
Think ageism
is a U.S. problem?
Think again.
Making a Noise
The International Journal
for Age Diversity
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