How to Negotiate a Phased Retirement
You get up every morning from your alarm clock’s warning Take the 8:15 into the city … to get to work by 9. That’s what the rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive…
How to Look For Work After 50
I loved, loved being a guest on this podcast–Episode 28 on the playlist. If you’re looking for a job, or know someone who is, check it out. Mac Prichard is…
Positive Job Searching After 50
I can’t shake this lyric from Carole King’s song Beautiful out of my mind: You’ve got to get up every morning with a smile on your face. And show the…
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…
Why Younger Bosses Should Love Older Workers
1. They can see the big picture. Older workers have weathered lots of business ups and downs. They have a long-term perspective and can help the workplace stay calm during…
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…
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…
USA Today: My Résumé and Interview Tips For Older Job Hunters
Getting back into the job market after years, or even decades, is daunting. If the last time you updated your résumé was on a typewriter, there are a few things…
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