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Jump Ahead of the January Job Seekers Now
Are you looking for a new position in the new year? If so, you are definitely NOT alone. You and thousands of other job seekers will soon be on the hunt for a new role in January. Most people think looking for a job now is a bad idea, believing it’s a slow hiring season…
Read MoreBuilding Your Pipeline of Six-Figure Job Offers
Job seekers who land six-figure positions in a matter of WEEKS rather than months (or even not at all) REFUSE to rely on job boards or waiting for “potential opportunities” to pan out. Instead, they’re out actively seeking out and creating new opportunities (even if they’re already in a job they love). This is the…
Read MoreDon’t Blame the Rain for Your Stalled Career
My husband and I went for dinner at a shoreside restaurant recently. The weather was looking dreary, so we asked for seating inside the restaurant since it looked like it was going to rain and the forecast said as much. Luckily we got a seat… Lucky because of what I am about to tell you…
Read More45 Is the New 65: The Pain of Ageism Is Real
I hear the frustration and pain from experienced job seekers day in and day out: “Employers want to hire a 20-something year old, with the experience of a 50-year old, at the price of an 18-year old.” “45 is the new 65. And no one calls me because of it.” “I can see the HR…
Read MoreWhat Do Job-Searching HR Pros Have in Common with People Getting Haircuts?
Ever hear of HR Pros and recruiters struggling to find a job? In the online groups I moderate, job seekers often comment with, “I’m trying hard not to dwell on the irony here, but I hear of HR people needing advice to get through a process run by other HR people. Does anyone else…
Read MoreThe Little Known Secret to Interviewing Successfully with Younger Managers
You won’t get hired by an older interviewer if you are a 61-year old job seeker, most likely. The odds are not in your favor. It’s simply the laws of evolution. Not many 75 year old hiring managers around to hire a 61-year old. So how do you get someone who is 15-20+ years…
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