It’s Smart to Hire Older Workers
Want an employee who will show up on time, with a smile, and do the job without a lot of supervision? Consider hiring an older worker. “Older Americans want to…
Forced to Retire Because You’re ‘Old’
Mandatory retirement is still in the workforce, and it’s causing problems as people live — and work — longer. Being compelled to leave a job because you’ve hit a certain…
Networking Your Way to Your Next Job After 50
If you want to get a job after 50, you need to do some real networking. Networking is one letter away from “not working.” Engage in a full-court press to…
Landing a Job After 50 By Putting Age Concerns To Rest
Ageism is alive and well regardless of whether employers want to admit it. Unless an employer blatantly calls attention to your age as being a problem, you’d likely have a…
Finding a Job After 50 By Pursuing Your Passion
Finding your dream job after 50 would be terrific. “Pursue your passion” sounds like great advice until you pause to think about it and realize that you have no idea…
How to Combat Age Discrimination
A few weeks back, a friend confessed he was worried about finding work after he turns 50. His admission came shortly after a fortysomething acquaintance wrote this on Facebook: Just…
4 Tips for Older Job Seekers
The constant doom and gloom chatter about older job seekers is wearing on me. I get it. I have stared into the eyes of job hunters over 50 and seen…
New Rules on Wellness Programs Spark Privacy Concerns
Last week, The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) came out with new rules for employers offering wellness programs that give employees financial incentives to get healthier. Sounds good, right? Who…
Best Ways to Prep for Your Job Interview
Few events in life are more nerve-racking than a job interview. You’re onstage, alone, in the spotlight, with strangers grilling you to determine whether you’re the best person for a…
Planning Your Career’s Second Act
Unemployment is difficult at any age, but it can be especially difficult when you are over 50. Surveys show that up to 80 percent of us hope to do so,…
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