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 remind jobseekers of yet another avenue that’s often overlooked when it comes to landing a new job. If you’re like most people, when you part […]
How to Volunteer Your Way to a Job
According to LinkedIn research, 42 percent of hiring managers surveyed say they view volunteer experience as equivalent to formal work experience. “Discounting skills gained in volunteer work is a common mistake made by those trying to find a new career in the nonprofit sector,” says Laura Gassner Otting, the founder of Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group, […]
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 potential employers, get timely job search advice, and connect with other job seekers. The AARP Real Possibilities Virtual Career Fair will feature employers that have […]
LifeReImagined: When Friends and Family Don’t Want You To Change
You’re excited about your new career, but your colleagues, family and friends aren’t so pumped. In fact, they’re shocked. Are you sure you’re doing the right thing? Are you prepared for the risk? What about—gasp!—security? Kerry Hannon, author of Love Your Job: The New Rules for Career Happiness, explains how to fend off the questions […]
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 they see you with. You’ll likely hear things you take for granted about yourself. Don’t do anything rash. Go slowly. Do your homework. Research. Find […]
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 himself without a job. After two frustrating years looking for a new one, he decided to build something other than homes—his own beermaking business. An […]
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 the recent survey “The Long Road Back: Struggling to Find Work After Unemployment,” the AARP Public Policy Institute found that almost half of people ages […]
Kerry Named Career Change Expert to Follow on Twitter
For job seekers who are considering a switch to a new career field, following top career change experts can be a great way to stay abreast of job trends, training opportunities, and inspiring words to keep you motivated. Even though you may not be an avid Twitter fan, following career change experts on Twitter can […]
Kerry’s New York Times Column: Over 50 and Back in College
A MONTH before turning 60, Helen White received her master’s degree in sport management at George Washington University, and now teaches basketball and pickleball and organizes recreational programs and tournaments for older adults throughout the Washington area. “I wanted to change the stereotype of older adults by getting them to move and enjoy the power […]
Kerry’s Expert Advice on Bankrate.com: 7 Steps to a Successful Encore Career
It’s little wonder that baby boomers are flocking to second careers, 60 being the new 40 and all. But don’t rush into “You 2.0” until you determine if it’s your best move financially. In addition to crunching the numbers before you punch out of your current job, there are a handful of less obvious considerations […]
