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6 Tips for Starting a New Career at 50

Starting a new career after 50 isn’t as overwhelming – or as difficult – as you might think

by Jennifer Parris at flexjobs.com

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Get Back to Work After 50

It’s essential for those in the 50+ crowd to stay abreast of changes and stay competitive

from peerpioneers.com

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Career Survival Guide For Those Who Hate Networking

It is possible to successfully navigate the tumultuous networking landscape

by Dr. Ruth Gotian at forbes.com

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NIFTY TIP of the DAY 

Where’s Your Network?
Looking for contacts in all the right places

âž”    Ask anyone who has experience with job seeking experience and you’ll most likely get the same answer. It doesn’t matter if you ask a job coach, a mentor, a recruiter, a hiring manager, or any HR specialist. You also can ask people who have recently been involved in a job search.

    The question is: What’s the most effective activity you can do in your job search? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Yale University report, 70 percent of all jobs are found through networking. No matter how you slice it and dice, that’s a significantly high proportion.

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