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…
How to Get a Job at a Nonprofit
When I speak to job seekers over 50 who’ve spent their careers in the business world, they often say they’d love to work at a nonprofit that would let them…
MONEY: Dialing Up Social Media To Manage Your Career
It’s no longer enough simply to have a Twitter profile and post occasionally. To really be a star professionally, experts say, you need to plug into a social media community.…
Join Kerry at AARP’s Virtual Career Fair Tuesday September 22nd
AARP is holding its next Virtual Career Fair on September 22 from 10:00 am–3:00 pm ET. This live event offers you a great way to re-charge a job search, meet…
Money: The Career Trick That Could Make You Richer
It could make you richer. Negotiation before starting a job is key. “Once you get inside your workplace,” says author Kerry Hannon, “getting those raises gets harder and harder.” Raises…
Why Your Unemployment Benefits Could be Denied
If you’ve lost your job — whether you’ve been laid off or fired — you’ll probably want to collect unemployment benefits. It can be a hassle to file a claim,…
Idealist.org Picks Books For Your Mid-Summer Reading List
Looking for some books to add to your mid-summer reading list? Preparing for a career makeover for Fall? Or maybe, like us, you’re excited to celebrate Book Lovers’ Day (August…
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…
How Do You Land Your Dream Job?
What do you really love doing? Here’s how to figure out and land your dream job. Talk to your network. Ask your friends. They know you well; ask what skills…
San Francisco Book Review: Love Your Job
LOVE YOUR JOB: THE NEW RULES FOR CAREER HAPPINESS The “Your” in this book’s title is intentional. This book is about loving the job you have currently, not transitioning to…
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