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 […]
Does Age Matter in Your Job Hunt?
October 1st, 2008 · No Comments
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How Long Will You Work??
April 21st, 2008 · No Comments
With the upcoming influx of baby boomers, and the number of them continuing to remain in the workforce, the question arises of how long to remain an active employee. According to a recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “the 75 and older labor force is expected to grow at a significant annual rate […]
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How to Overcome Stereotypes for Older Workers
February 20th, 2008 · No Comments
This is an excerpt from an article that was published recently in the Orlando Sentinel, along with my comments, that cautioned older workers to be prepared for the “slew of stereotypes that exist despite laws agains age discrimination.” With nearly 70% of the 76 million Baby Boomers expected to remain active and continue working; this […]
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For the Older Worker - Leverage Your Experience
February 19th, 2008 · No Comments
As more workers reach retirement age, they face decisions of going or staying. It is predicted that 45% of workers in the age range of 45-64 will decide to stay in the workforce. Some will do so for financial reasons. But there will be many who will stay because they want to - they want to […]
Posted in Career Advice for Older Workers | Tags: how to leverage your experience·Older Workers·SWOT