How to Learn The Art of Working the Room
While plenty of job search maneuvers can be conducted by computer or phone, nothing beats connecting with someone new face-to-face. Whether you’re mingling at a networking event for job seekers…
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…
What Older Job Seekers Are Doing Wrong
As I examined the latest AARP employment survey revealing that nearly 40 percent of “experienced” workers said they “may try” to find a new job this year, I thought, let’s…
Here’s Why Being a Contract Worker Isn’t So Bad
Careers expert Kerry Hannon explains the advantages of freelancing and suggests how to find work. The benefits of being a contract worker or a freelancer are plentiful, says author Kerry…
How to Figure How Much You Will Need in Retirement
Thanks to modern medicine, people are living longer. This means, many of us are going to live longer, healthier lives than our parents’ generation. On average, men and women spend…
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?” with AARP jobs expert Kerry Hannon
Our friend and nationally recognized authority, Kerry Hannon, on career transitions and retirement and a frequent TV and radio personality who talks about many topics that concern all of us,…
Great Ways to Start Impact Investing in 2016
I have a New Year’s money resolution for you that would be good for your financial future and the world’s: Become an impact investor in 2016. And I’ll tell you…
Join Kerry’s Facebook Chat on Job Searching
LIVE WEB CHAT AARP’s Job Expert Live Chat Join me for for a Facebook chat at 11 a.m. ET Jan. 12 to get your job search questions answered. Tuesday, January…
Get Your Résumé Noticed on These Great Niche Job-Search Sites
You’re probably aware of the big online job search websites, such as Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, SimplyHired.com and Indeed.com. But there are plenty of smaller, niche-focused job sites that are worth considering.…
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