Q & A With Kerry Hannon On Great Pajama Jobs
Trust and autonomy are essential elements in productivity and what makes people love their job and do their best work. When an employer trusts their workers to get the job done without eyeballing them, it builds a confidence that is hard to put a value on. Everyone wins.
The Best Ways To Look For Work At A Virtual Career Fair
Attending a virtual job fair is a relatively easy way to connect with recruiters, hiring managers and career experts. They’re being offered by an increasing number of job-board websites.
How to Find Fulfilling Remote Work with Author and Expert Kerry Hannon (Webinar Recording)
What You’ll Learn: Navigating the remote job market. What makes a really good remote employer or remote-friendly company? What should job seekers look for in a remote employer? Key steps people should take when searching for a remote job. Resumes and cover letter best practices for remote job applications.
Talking Great Pajama Jobs and Job Hunting
The Great Remote Work Experiment has shown that it works. What had already been a global movement is here to stay. Here are some of my tips on how to make it a success for both workers and employers
As President and Political Pundits Throw Age Insults, Older Workers Pay
It may be a campaign tactic, but older workers be forewarned. Ageism runs deep in our culture–especially in the workplace.
Looking For Jobs While You Wait Out COVID-19
Many employers have instituted hiring freezes. Job postings have dropped. But that doesn’t mean you should put the brakes on your search. It’s frustrating, but one move you can make right now is to look around the edges and set-up “informational” interviews.
Prepare Yourself for the New Job Market
Once the pandemic ends, a large number of older workers will need to find a new job — or even a new career.
The Keys to a Successful Job Hunt
“Submitting resumés online lets job seekers feel like they’re looking for a job, but it’s like watching someone beating up a vending machine completely unwilling to accept that it just ate his or her money.”
AARP Expert Answers Your Questions
I just got a new supervisor who is half my age. What are your best tips for working for a younger boss? The secret to making this relationship work is mutual respect. Keep in mind that you were once that brash young boss or rising star. So listen carefully to what the boss has to […]
How to Upgrade Your Résumé Now
The more experience you have, the harder it can be to create a résumé that’s concise and truly conveys your expertise. The challenge is to grab someone’s attention straight away, a requirement that’s increasingly important now that the hiring process for most jobs starts digitally. Once the résumé you upload for a job posting gets […]
