Kerry’s Advice on Talking Salary at a Job Interview
You’ve snagged the job interview and are acing its questions. Then comes one of two inevitable fireballs from the interviewer: “What is your salary requirement?” or “What is your current…
Why Vacations are Good for Your Career
I recently returned from a week’s vacation. I admit I did work each day, but it was concentrated. When you run your own business, it’s difficult to completely disconnect. To…
Why You Shouldn’t Count on a Phased Retirement
Talk about dashed expectations. A study published recently from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS) finds that 77 percent of employers believe many of their employees plan to continue…
Kerry Hannon on Work in Later Life Featured on NPR
Chronologically Gifted: Kerry Hannon on Work in Later Life Kerry is an expert on career transitions, personal finance, and retirement; the author of a dozen books; and AARP’s Work and…
Reinvent Your Career Online Summit
I’m pleased to be one of the guest speakers in the “Reinvent Your Career Summit.” The Summit is a series of free interviews with 21 experts including authors and other…
7 Myths About Asking for a Salary Raise
When it comes to getting a meaningful raise, it’s up to you. You’ll need to take charge and ask your boss. Success will require preparation, timing and a heavy dollop…
Say Hello to Alice, the Siri for Female Entrepreneurs
Robin Bylenga, 52, the founder and owner of Pedal Chic in Greenville, S.C., is the epitome of a smart, successful female entrepreneur. Before opening her women’s cycling and athletic boutique…
6 Tips to Switch Careers From the Founders of The Muse
A successful career switch doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process of self-reflection, trying things out, adding skills and more — and it can take a few years to get things…
6 Keys to a Tech-Savvy Job Hunt
Finding a great job these days means using the latest technology. Technology and job hunting go together like a horse and carriage these days. With the sheer number of online…
Advice For Graduates On Jobs, Money And A Happy Life
There are plenty of things I wish I had known when I graduated from Duke University 35 years ago. My recent trip to attend my nephew, Brian Hannon’s, graduation from…
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