How to Jumpstart Your Career When You’ve Been Out of the Workforce
Over the course of our careers, some of us step out of the work force. Sometimes it’s to go back to school, sometimes it’s because we stayed home to raise…
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…
Money Magazine: How an Unemployed Construction Worker Became a Craft Beer Entrepreneur
Until 2008, Kenny Thacker had spent his career working in construction around the tiny town of Stanardsville, Va. But when the homebuilding business came crashing down that year, he found…
When Should You Consider a Pay Cut?
When it comes to reentering the workforce after a bout of unemployment, the reality for many older workers is that they may make less money in their next job. In…
How To Have The ‘What’s Next?’ Talk With Your Boss
Sooner or later you’ll have to suck it up and have the “talk” with your boss. It’s unlikely that you will simply be handed a new opportunity without asking. But…
The New York Times: Older Job Seekers Find Ways to Avoid Age Bias
JAMES S. KUNEN, 66, teaches English as a second language at the Center for Immigrant Education and Training at LaGuardia Community College in Queens. When he was let go as…
Liven Up Your LinkedIn Profile
A well-crafted LinkedIn profile can give you a serious advantage when you’re on a job hunt, so it’s worth taking the time to periodically polish it up. And there’s no…
Kerry’s Interview with Career Guru Maggie Mistal: How To Give Your Career More Meaning
How To Give Your Career More Meaning & Purpose Perhaps you’ve been dreaming what you think is the impossible dream. Perhaps fears and concerns have been keeping you from making…
Is a Nonprofit Job Right for You?
When it comes to job fields that value 50-plus workers, the nonprofit arena is a bright light. The ability to hit the ground running is your calling card. Not having…
Kerry’s Tips on Market Watch: 4 Must-have Tech Tools for Boomers
You’ve got a smartphone, tablet and active Twitter account? This story is not for you. But if you’re a boomer job seeker or someone who just wants to stay connected…
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