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…
Tips To Plan For A Second-Act With Purpose
You don’t have to spend $60,000 and a year at Harvard or Stanford to find a new vocation with meaning. Here are some steps to take–preferably before you retire from…
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.…
Getting The Job You Want After 50 For Dummies In The News
This year, give a gift of financial wisdom — something they are unlikely to want to return. Is it okay to give a girlfriend a book on healthful eating if…
Retiree Giving is a Force of Philanthropy
When Carol Nash retired four years ago from Dimensions Healthcare System in Maryland after a long career in nursing, she had no inkling that she would soon be working harder…
What to Do When All You Want to Do Is Quit
Dream of quitting your job? You’re not alone. A recent report by the Conference Board, a research group, found that less than 50% of workers are satisfied with their jobs.…
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Looking for a Job? Previous Employers Could be The Answer
Who says you can’t go home again? I’m talking about returning to work for a former employer. Since it’s Labor Day, I thought there’s no time like the present to…
Kerry’s Expert Views: Why Employers Should Hire More Workers Over Age 50
What do you do if you’re a 52-year-old woman looking for a job in an industry dominated by men? If you’re Patricia Hochkins, you shorten your name to Pat, remove…
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…
Want to Delay Retirement? Some Bosses Become More Flexible
Corliss Fanjoy is turning 65 this year, but she is not ready for retirement. And at a small handbag maker in Maine, where Mrs. Fanjoy spends her working hours cutting…
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