Video Tips You Can Use: One-Way Interviews
Video interviews can be intimidating. Here are some tips to get you through.
Beyond the Years: Practical Tips for 50+ Folks
You’ve probably heard—and maybe even said—that it’s impossible to find a new job once you’ve reached a certain age. And we talked about ageism last time, so let’s dig a little deeper into the north-of-50 job search. First of all, I do want to acknowledge that it’s harder to find a new once you’ve…
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There are many things that can make looking for a job even harder. Age discrimination in the hiring process is one of those, but the good news is that it’s a bit easier to combat than some of the others. Let’s start with why it happens. As is usually the case with biases, I…
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There are lots of ridiculous rules about how you should be scheduling your day out there. Try this instead:
How to survive a terrible job
Is your supervisor a bully or just a terrible person? Do you often feel like you want to cuss at your coworkers or customers? Are you spending time in the parking lot psyching yourself up for another day at a crummy job? You aren’t alone. Here are some tips to help you get…
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Treat yourself so you can keep up your job search: https://youtu.be/ebKuLAh7xzM
How to Recover During a Difficult Interview
We’ve all been there: the interviewer asks you a question and you find yourself in the middle of saying something ridiculous. For many of us, this has too often proven to be something that sends us down the path of a terrible interview. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Remember, interviewers…
DetailsNetworking: The Long Game
I often work with people who tell me all about their efforts to connect with hiring managers and other key decision makers when they’re applying for a job. Unfortunately, this effort is largely a waste time and energy because a) hiring managers aren’t willing or able to pay attention to every person who reaches out…
DetailsBe Like Bread Dough
Things are so fast-paced these days! There’s an online hack for everything, everyone talks about efficiency, and we expect results yesterday. I get tired just hearing all this stuff. Which isn’t to say that I don’t sometimes get caught up in it. You probably do, too. If things aren’t happening within moments, we can…
DetailsSelf-Care when You’re Unemployed
Slow times when you don’t have a job are SO SLOW! It’s scary and frustrating, and in the midst of all this, it’s very easy to let your self-care side. But taking good care of yourself isn’t an indulgent luxury. It’s even more essential when things are difficult because you aren’t getting that important…
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