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Working Past 65

What Federal Employees Should Know about Late-Career Transitions and Encore Entrepreneurship

I Got a Job Within 30 Days

How Scrubbing Your Social Media Could Backfire

Go Fish! — It takes more than a rod and reel to land the big one
 

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How Older Job Seekers Can Improve Their Chances of Getting Hired

Mature Workers are Redefining Career Transitions

50-Year Old Realizes He May Never Get Hired Again

The Real Reason No One Is Hiring or Getting Hired

They’re Not Milk Cartons — There are no expiration dates on your contacts
 

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Older Job Seekers May Be Hurting Their Chances of Landing a Job

Start Your Second Act! 

The LinkedIn Fake Recruiter Problem Is Out Of Control

My Job Wouldn't Exist Without AI 

The Beginning of the End — Just not the end of the beginning
 

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Six Winning Moves to Land a Job After 50

Low Salary Offer? 

1 in 3 Job Applicants Lie on Their Resumes

The 4 Lies You Should Always Tell In Job Interviews

Can You Self-Make a Job? — Want to narrow your job search? Do it yourself.

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7 Things Older Adults Say That Make Employers Hesitate to Hire Them

Improve Your Job Search

6 Tips To Kick-Start Your Career This Summer

Emotionally Intelligent People Use 3 Simple Words to Make Better Decisions and Move Forward

Always a Bridesmaid? — Finishing second for a job doesn’t have to be the end of the road

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Why Some Employers Are Targeting Workers Over 50

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Job Seekers Face 61 Percent Interview Ghosting Rate

2025 Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Usage Report

The Measuring Stick — Older job seekers stack up well against other candidates

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Helping Older Workers Thrive With New Skills

How to Research a Company for an Interview

7 Ways You Can Fail a Job Interview in Just 10 Seconds

13 Interview Tips For Introverts To Ace Your Next Job Interview

Are You Proud of Yourself? — If you’re not, you should be
 

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Employers’ Attitudes Toward Older-Worker Job Seekers

How Women Over 50 Can Turn Their Wisdom into Income

Career Experts to Follow on LinkedIn

Which Jobs Are Safest from AI?

Another Purple Squirrel — Picky, picky, picky
 

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Fiona is Not Ready to Retire but at 58

A Laid-Off Accenture Manager Has Been Job Hunting for 21 Months

Here’s What a Late-Career Layoff Looks Like in America

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The Recruiter Who Was Left Out in the Cold — You may have to replace a trusted source
 

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Only 7% of Candidates Say the Job Market Favors Them Amidst Challenges of Ageism, AI Cheating and Ghosting

What to Do When Your Job Becomes Your Identity

Best Age for Retirement? 

Don't Make the Job Hunt Harder

You’re Not Going to Like This — Your enemy can really be your friend
 

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17 Reasons Companies Don’t Hire People Over 50

Job Searching in 2025? 

White Collar Workers Displaced by AI Could Spark a Revolution

Education Careers Outside of the Classroom

Send Me Your Resume — It’s not about the resume. It’s about the connection.

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'It Really Is Hard for Older Job Seekers to Find Work at the Moment'

Navigating Your Job Search with AI

Your Resume + ATS Software

Expert Advice On How To Stay Ahead Of Job Market Amid Layoffs

Is That Fair? — Someone once compared job fairs to speed dating
 

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Best Ways to Prepare for a Job Search After 50

Work, Interrupted: Is 50 the New 60? 

Job Searching Feels Like A Full-Time Job

Here’s What Happens in the Brain When We’re Laid off

You Can’t Prep Too Much — You don’t have to bare your soul in a job interview, unless…

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Don't Apply for a New Job Immediately After a Layoff

15 Tips on What to Do When You Can’t Find a Job

Best AI Tools for Job Seekers

6 Tips for How to Follow up on a Job Application 

So Much to Learn — Your next assignment may be exhaustive
 

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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