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Over 50 and Searching for Jobs? 

On Switching to Seasonal Work in Later Life

Hope for Mature Workers Amid High Unemployment

Let the Real Person Come Through

‘I Made a Big Mistake!’ — Buyers remorse may be good news for you
 

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Older Workers May Need Guidance When Searching for Jobs

How to Survive Being Involuntarily Unretired

Why Recruiters No Longer Trust Resumes

Will Your Resume Make it Past AI?

Temporary Inconvenience — Working with a temp agency – a free trial in reverse

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Quality Over Quantity

Volunteer Experience on Your Resume

Why Haleon is Tackling Ageism to Drive Growth

Over-50s Support Could Help Lower Unemployment Rate

Where Have You Gone Joe Friday? — Sometimes inspiration can be found in the most unlikely places

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Top Job Search Resources for Older Job Seekers

I’m Over 50 and Job Hunting — Here’s Why Employers Keep Passing Us Over

They Can Take Your Job

Stop Yelling at the Wind

Tip Toeing Through the Minefield — Some knowledge trumps all other

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I Tried LinkedIn's New AI-Powered Job Search

Resume Without Dates

8 Free Sites That Can Help You Find a Dream Job

The Top 500 ATS Resume Keywords of 2025

The Time is Now — A different kind of summer vacation

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Why No One Can Get Hired Anymore 

50 Companies Now Hiring Remote Jobs In 2025

LinkedIn to Use AI to Help Job Seekers Find New Roles

He Got Rejected for His Dream Job

Do You Have the Remote? — Working remotely can be a negotiating tool

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Navigating Job Searches After 50

Let Senior Citizens Work

10 Ways to Make Cash When You’re Between Jobs

What Is it Like on the Climate Job Market Right Now?

Do You Have Consensus? — When all the signs point in the same direction
 

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How Old Is Too Old to Be an Intern

Frustrated Job Seekers Are Giving Up on Their Dream Roles

Need A Career Break? 

AI Is Changing How We Get Hired

Time to Get Personal — Follow the pros when it comes to self-evaluation

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‘Suddenly Getting Callbacks’

You Can Negotiate A Salary That's Higher Than The Listed Range

3 Ways To Minimize Job Rejection

I Interviewed Over 500 Amazon Job Applicants

You Can’t Fake It — Facts don’t lie; neither should your resume

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'I Was Flying High in the Corporate World - Then I Turned Fifty'

19 Easy Side Hustles That Won’t Wear You Out After 60

10 Things That You Should Actually Remove From Your Résumé In 2025

How to Write Your LinkedIn Headline

Tagging All the Networking Bases — All the experts preach the importance of networking

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Connecting Across Generations

How To Prepare Your Social Media For The Job Search

Lead with Curiosity, Not Your Résumé

Can You Figure out What to Do with Me?

Just Like Pebbles in a Brook — Careful. You may have to get your feet wet

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How To Navigate The Challenge Of Job Hunting In 2025

Older Americans Who Need to Unretire Are Starting Businesses

Careers in the Age of AI and Automation

Let’s Talk About Why Job Seekers Can’t Get Jobs 

You’re Not Going to Like This — Take some consolation in the new ways

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'I Find it Totally Rewarding That I Am Appreciated' 

The Kremlin, in Need of Workers, Calls on Pensioners

You Don’t Need to Master AI — You Just Need to Harness It for a Competitive Advantage

The No. 1 Piece of Advice a Dropbox Exec Has for Job Seekers Looking to Break into Tech

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! — Shout it from the rooftops
 

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AI is Inherently Ageist 

Unexpected Job Loss

America Could See a Surge in Companies Hiring Seniors

1 Interview Stalled, 1 Moving Too Fast

Time to Move On — The more things change; the more they stay the same

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

News: Why Experienced Workers Over 50 Face Job Market Challenges

Tip:    This May be of Little Comfort but… Recently we surveyed attendees at local job seekers group

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10 Cover Letter Tips for Older Workers


This 1 Mistake Could Make Your Job Search Last 6+ Months


Why You Should Consider A Bridge Job If You Are In Career Limbo

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Do I Know You?

— Your odds are better if you don’t

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Retirees Appear to Be Heading Back to Work as Inflation Eats into Savings

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Harnessing the Power of Age

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Hiring Managers Could Be Alienating Older Job Applicants with Automated HR Tools

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Random Thoughts

— A little of this and a little of that

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Employers May Not Value 25 Years Experience As Much As 5

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New Study Reveals Most Organizations Are Not Prepared For The Aging Workforce

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More Americans Over 75 Are Working Than Ever

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What Do You Seek?

— Can we help you find it?

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Hospitality Sector Now Workplace of Choice for Over 50s

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A Hiring Paradox: Employers Say They Value Their Own Older Workers, but Overlook Older Applicants

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America’s Secret Asset Against AI Workforce Takeover

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The Loneliest Number

Just give me one good reason

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Experience Pays


Age Discrimination in the Workplace Today


Demographic Trends for the 50-and-Older Work Force

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The Flip Side

— There are many layers to today’s job search

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How To Get Hired After 50


Workers over Age 45 Represent a Large and Growing Part of the Workforce and a Talent Opportunity for Employers


Unemployment and Older Workers
 

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We’re Not Going Anywhere Soon

The results are in:  Older job seekers are more grounded

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Don't Expect ChatGPT to Help You Land Your Next Job


Age Is Not a Reason to Discriminate Against Older People


Are Employers Biased Against Hiring Workers Aged 45 and Up?

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Your Back Story

— There’s a lot in your past that you need not hide 

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Got Fired? Do This To Bounce Back Stronger Than Ever


Harnessing the Power of Age


Navigating the Maze of Job Offers: Why It Takes Time

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How to Embrace New Beginnings at 50


5 Tips For Interrupting On Zoom, Retirees Return To Work and One Creator’s Career Path


Assessing Your Career

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The Case for Hiring Older Workers


2023 Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Usage Report


Older Job Seekers Ignored Nationwide

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Launching a New Business? Invest in Yourself


To Land a New Job, Try this Confidence Boost


Reflecting on One's Values Increases Success in Job Search

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Finding Your Career Footing When Life And Work Have Other Plans


33.6 Percent of Candidates Over 50 Have Experienced Ageism


3 Ways Your Social Media Is Scaring Off Hiring Managers

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Early Birdies
— No, we’re not talking about golf. Sorry.

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8 Ways to Combat Ageism in Your Job Search


Interview Strategies in the Wake of a Layoff


Here’s What To Expect From LinkedIn’s New AI Recruiter Feature And Career Coaching Chatbot

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Managing Expectations
— What can you realistically get out of this

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'I’ve still got so much to offer' - Finding a new career


No Job Interviews? Let’s Fix It!


Explaining Career Gaps On Your Resume The Right Way

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Sure. I Can Do That!
— You just have to set your mind to it

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More Older Workers Applying for Entry Level Jobs


The Best And Worst Times To Search For A New Job


5 Ways To Avoid Job Search Scams

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‘Because’ is Not the Right Answer
— Don’t let someone else dictate how you feel

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Ageism in the Workplace


Is There Still a Candidate Shortage?


How to Use Networking to Find a Job

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Not That Again
— What new opportunities are out there in your job search?

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