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Today is: Friday, September 19, 2025   |   Next niftynews: Monday, September 22, 2025

Why it’s Harder for Laid-Off Older Workers to Find Jobs

The main issue? The inability of people to relocate
to where the jobs are

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Older Americans in Their 80s
are Applying for Jobs…

…and hitting a wall

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How to Write a Resume
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NIFTY TIP of the DAY 

What Did You Expect?
Older job seekers should know better

    It’s excellent advice for business people in general and it’s especially relevant for job seekers and older job seekers are no exception. Today’s “it” is managing expectations. A very valuable skill for the workplace, it’s something older workers must master to maintain a positive attitude – not to mention your sanity.

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OUTSIDE-IN PERSPECTIVES

Will You Spend $30,000
to Get a $120,000 Job?

​If it were possible… how much would that be worth?

SPECIAL

“Not all Boomers are allergic to Slack, and not all Gen Zers are glued to their phones…So tailor your communication to the person throughout the hiring process, not the membership of the particular generation.” Doris, chief people officer at Justworks, on how recruiters can rethink hiring practices.

                      — USA Today

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