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How to Restart Your Career in a New Industry
I have 30 years of progressive success in the retail and parking industries. I’d like to move into residential or commercial property management. How do
Is it OK to email thank you notes?… Plus, How to get employers to see beyond past job titles
I am a big believer in sending thank you notes after job interviews and was told when I got my first job out of college
3 steps to take if you’re returning to the workforce after being away for years
I just retired from the military, and the biggest obstacle I’m still trying to get over is: What kind of job am I looking for?
How workers older than 50 can mitigate questions about age… and how to deal with questions about your past
I struggle with the question, “Why did you leave your last position?” In my previous role as a partner-funded business development representative, I was let
How to get a return on investment for re-training
I have been working in information technology in the same area for the last 15 years. I have been burned out for several years but
Your job search follow-up stinks! Here’s how to fix it
In my experience, job-search follow-up is deplorable! It’s the weakest part of the job-search process. Follow-up at the minimum means sending thank you notes,
Acing Network Events
I am currently working full time but am also looking for a new job. A lot of the networking events are in the daytime. What
Ageism: Are baby boomers being snubbed in the job market?
I’m in my early 50s and just got laid off. I haven’t had to look for a new job in 20 years. I hear stories
Are You Networking or Using People? Here’s How to Know the Difference
No one wants to be accused of using other people, but are you mistakenly acting like a “user”? The definition of networking is “connecting to
