Welcome to the Rest of Your Career

REMEMBER YOUR FIRST real job search? Everybody goes through it, but I still wince when I recall how little I knew about selling my brand and setting my price – even tying my tie!

Every time I interview a very young person for a junior position, I think about what it was like to be on the other side of the desk. Even if the fit isn’t right for the position I need to fill, I strive to leave the candidate feeling more empowered and better-informed about the way the job market works.

That’s a gift we all deserve, no matter how many interviews we’ve given or received. After all (to paraphrase the old cereal commercial), today is the first day of the rest of your career – make sure you’re wiser before the sun sets!

This adult-strength primer is written with that goal in mind. Ace business reporter Kevin Fogarty has scoured the teachings of career experts and your fellow members of TheLadders to create a tactical refresher for any senior job seeker looking to hone that competitive edge.