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With the state of the economy today and the number of people out of work in virtually every industry out there, it is easy to become complacent and lose sight of your job search and the ultimate goal of finding and securing employment.   After a job loss, there are several types of behaviors exhibited by newly […]

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With all of the hype that the media produces around the economy, it would be easy to throw your hands up and resign yourself that things are bad and that there are no jobs available now.  It would be easy to throw away all of the steps and actions that you have taken in your […]

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One of the biggest excuses I hear from mid-career changers is that their age is a hinderance in their job search.  In fact, this thought pattern prevents them from even looking for one as they feel that no one will hire someone in their forties or fifties.  This couldn’t be further from the truth.  With […]

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I get calls from clients frequently,  who are in the mid-transitional years, looking for coaching  to help them find a new career path.  However, a good many of them feel they will never be able to transition into a new job path due to their age; they feel that employers will not look favorably on […]

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With the volume of boomers preparing for retirement, the impact of their numbers and projected needs should make leaders of health care facilities to be hasty in their preparations to handle their upcoming needs.  There will not be enough caregivers to handle the amount of boomers in their later years; there won’t be  enough long-term […]

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We are in the beginning phases of the boomer generation, where the first of those born between 1946 and 1964 are started reaching retirement age this year.  The wave will grow big, with 10,000 reaching retirement a day, and the last of them peaking by the year 2030.  As it is predicted that 70% of […]

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I always find it very fascinating to speak with people who have retired and are now back in the workforce.  I get different views from each one I talk to, but the excitement to be back and making a difference is  a common theme.  Some other comments I have heard include: “Boy, those young people […]

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One phenomenon that can occur when one reaches the midcareer years is the concept of obsolescence, which can be defined as the degree to which workers lack up-to-date skills and knowledge in order to maintain an effective level of performance either in their current job or for future jobs.  Obsolescence can occur for several reasons, […]

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In the world of careers and career management, one area that is often overlooked by job seekers is what employers look for in employees.  These are the desirable traits and behaviors that organizations seek in job candidates.  I find that this information is invaluable for job seekers, particularly those who are new to the workforce, as they are not usually […]

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