5 Career Lessons From a Pioneer Female Astronaut
I never dreamed of being an astronaut. None of my girlfriends growing up in the Sixties did either. Maybe it’s because when we thought of astronauts, we associated the word…
The New York Times Column: Gaining in Years, and Helping Others to Make Gains
DAVID N. CAMPBELL’S path to creating and running a volunteer organization began when he heard about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. His response was something he had not seen coming.…
5 Part-Time Jobs for Workers 50+
Find part-time work at 50+ in a field where you will enjoy what you do and can excel at it 1. Accountant/Financial Manager The nitty-gritty: Accountant is the part-time job…
Kerry’s Expert Advice: US News & World Report: Older Students and Student Debt
Heading back to college can be a savvy financial decision for older workers, whether they’re beefing up technical skills, earning professional certificates or enjoying their golden years with an “encore…
The New York Times Column: As One Career Wraps Up, Finding That Next Role
WHEN she was just 10 years old, Mary Jackson began her teaching career on the back porch of her family’s home in Easley, S.C. It was there that she set…
PBS Next Avenue: Are Women Too Timid When They Job Search?
Have you applied for a job you weren’t “technically” qualified for? Many women haven’t. Are they depriving themselves from jobs they could actually get? Maybe so. In her recent Harvard…
Kerry’s Expert Advice, US News & World Report: ‘Midlife Bliss’
John Friary was always a good science and math student. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, he thought about going into medicine, but working with sick people seemed too stressful, so…
Money Magazine: Secrets to Landing the Job You Really Want
Dream of venturing forth into a new and rewarding career? Navigate your journey with expert help from people who know the territory. Twenty years ago as she whipped up peanut…
Kerry’s Expert Comments, Voice of America: Teens Help Seniors With Tech
Younger people usually learn from the knowledge and experience of their elders but technology has reversed that tradition, especially when it comes to learning about high-tech devices and the Internet.…
AARP Expert Column: Tips for Attending a Virtual Job Fair
Digital career events are on the rise. Here’s how to prepare and find the work you want. Your Virtual Job Search Online virtual career fairs are a win-win for job…
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