How Retirees Keep Working in Bridge Jobs
The days of retirement marked by a sheet cake and gold watch are long gone for most workers in the United States. Today, complete withdrawal from the labor force can…
How to Look For Work After 50
I loved, loved being a guest on this podcast–Episode 28 on the playlist. If you’re looking for a job, or know someone who is, check it out. Mac Prichard is…
Kerry Weighs in: Ready to Retire? Finding Work.
A friend recently called to tell me he had been laid off from a company where he worked for more than a decade. He’s 60 years old and not ready…
Redeploying from The Military to The Private Sector
You’ve finished your term in the armed forces; you’re a civilian again. You’d think that employers would be tripping over themselves to hire you. After all, you served your country,…
How to Switch Careers Later In Life
You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on a gap year program to find a new vocation with meaning. Here are some steps to take – preferably before you…
How to Land a New Job in the New Year
It’s time again to set goals for the coming year. If landing a new job is on your list, here are nine New Year’s resolutions that can help you succeed.…
Tips for Submitting Job Applications Online
Applications can be tricky and picky, particularly if you’re someone who is over 50 and you’re big selling points are your integrity and charisma and you’re required to submit the…
5 Things To Do When Your Job Title Is Outdated
Here’s the dilemma: You’ve had the same job title for years, but the job you do has evolved to become something quite different than what your job title reflects. Now…
8 Ways to Get Training On The Job
Last week, I saw Robert De Niro’s latest film, The Intern, where he plays a 70-year-old intern at a hip startup run by a Millennial (Anne Hathaway). It’s a cute…
How to Volunteer Your Way to a Job
According to LinkedIn research, 42 percent of hiring managers surveyed say they view volunteer experience as equivalent to formal work experience. “Discounting skills gained in volunteer work is a common…
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