Today is: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | Our next publication day: Friday, November 13, 2020
Age Discrimination Will Be More Widespread
Advice based on what happened to older workers in the Great Recession
by John Tarnoff at nextavenue.org
Age discrimination by employers due to the pandemic is moving from a hypothetical to a real issue. But there are tactics older workers and job applicants can adopt accordingly to help protect themselves and their careers…
According to the analysis by the Medicareadvantage.com site, as the unemployment rate peaked north of 9% in the last recession, the number of EEOC age discrimination filings also peaked, at 24,000.

A Discussion with Chris Farrell on The 50+ Economy
from Marc Miller at careerpivot.com

This week I interview Chris Farrell, economics and personal finance expert. I wanted his take on what is happening and his predictions about it all. It was as always when I speak with Chris, a fascinating conversation. [podcast]
8 Jobs That Employers Most Often Want Retirees to Do
by Chris Kissell at msn.com
Workers who are older understand the challenges of trying to land a good job. Many employers seek out younger candidates, even if age discrimination itself is illegal.
In some cases, though, businesses are looking for more-experienced workers to fill certain roles.

Career Reinvention Is About More Than Just Skills
3 Areas Critical To Employability In The Future Of Work
by Dawn Graham at forbes.com
The future of work is here. And as Jack Kelly highlights in this sobering Forbes.com article, life is not going to be as comfortable as we remember it pre-pandemic and we must become self-reliant and entrepreneurial when it comes to our careers.
This may feel exciting for some and downright terrifying for others. What used to be a choice, is now becoming a guarantee: We will all need to reinvent ourselves multiple times throughout our careers to remain employable.

Coronavirus Affecting Your Job Search?
We've added some additional material that we hope can help.
Pass it Along
If you attend networking events and go to jobs clubs, you’ve been meeting other job seekers just like you. Mention the Nifty50s to them and encourage them to visit as well. You’ll be helping them and you’ll make an appreciative friend for yourself.
