No Offers Yet? Is it Really Your Age, or is it Your Search?
When you’re older than 50 and have been job-hunting for a while, it’s easy to start thinking your age is getting in the way of an offer. Instead of fretting over something you can’t change, like your...
View Article5 Job Hunting Tips for the Over-50 Job Seeker
Being out of work is stressful for anyone, but when you’re a mature worker – 50s, 60s or older – finding another job can daunting. Don’t be overwhelmed. While it may seem that employers only want young...
View ArticleUnretiring: Tips for Returning to the Workforce
According to a 2017 Rand Corp. study, 39 percent of Americans 65 and older who are currently employed had previously retired. It’s not necessarily because they need money; they missed the challenges,...
View ArticlePerception Is Not Always Reality: Older Workers Have a Lot to Offer
There is a widespread perception among job hunters that companies are only interested in hiring young people who they can pay less than more senior applicants. In many of GetFive’s small-group strategy...
View ArticleJob Seeking Over 50
Losing your job after age 50 is about as unsettling as it gets. You should be on the home stretch toward retirement, and instead you’re wondering if you’ll have to dip into your 401(k) just to make...
View ArticleJob Searching Over 50: Common Mistakes to Avoid
So many job hunting advice columns focus on those just out of college or professionals only a few years into their career. What if your years are a little more “golden” than that? Finding a new job at...
View ArticleHow Older Workers Can Land ‘Junior’ Jobs
It’s not uncommon for older job seekers to get discouraged by the phrase “junior.” The word itself conjures up associations with youth, and many people mistakenly believe that companies searching for a...
View ArticleDon’t Apologize When Asked the ‘Overqualified Question’
After years of building experience and honing in on their expertise, most people dread hearing the phrase “overqualified” in an interview. The term rarely makes sense. Most people are capable of doing...
View ArticleDon’t Be a Victim of Ageism
There is no question ageism exists. Millions of highly skilled, competent people who are over 50, 60, even over 70, would love to get out there and put their experience and know-how to work, but can’t....
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