Kerry Hannon

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Looking for a Job? Previous Employers Could be The Answer

October 2, 2015 kerry

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…

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Kerry’s Expert Views: Why Employers Should Hire More Workers Over Age 50

September 29, 2015 kerry

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…

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How to Volunteer Your Way to a Job

September 26, 2015 kerry

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…

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Millennials Views On Working

September 23, 2015 kerry

I sometimes worry as my Millennial nieces and nephews scramble to get traction in the working world and find jobs that are meaningful, pay the bills and still allow them…

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Discover the Perfect Career! Join 9/24 Live Webcast

September 22, 2015 kerry

The average person spends over 100,000 hours of their life working–so it’s important to love what you do. So, what if you’re at an impasse in your working life? Learn…

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Want to Delay Retirement? Some Bosses Become More Flexible

September 19, 2015 kerry

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…

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Are You Burned Out on the Job?

September 16, 2015 kerry

Burnout is one of the biggest problems in the workplace, especially for older workers. In fact, it’s a major reason many people retire earlier than they projected. They just can’t…

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How to Get a Job at a Nonprofit

September 12, 2015 kerry

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…

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MONEY: Dialing Up Social Media To Manage Your Career

September 8, 2015 kerry

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.…

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Join Kerry at AARP’s Virtual Career Fair Tuesday September 22nd

September 5, 2015 kerry

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…