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The third and final article in a three-part series on conducting a job search later in life. Age discrimination doesn’t disappear once you’ve made it to the interviewing phase with a job opportunity. Read on for tips to help you maneuver around interview questions designed to reveal your age. Interviewing and Follow-Up Before you head … Read More

The second article in a three-part series on conducting a job search later in life. After you’ve determined the right job goals for your search and developed a resume to support them, it’s time to begin your job-search campaign. Below are tips on how to advertise your brand on and offline, as well as pursue … Read More

The first article in a three-part series on conducting a job search later in life. As many of you mentioned in your comments on my previous article, not everyone who’s 50 years old or older has the luxury of an encore career. Many job seekers need a full-time job with full-time pay, and are feeling … Read More

Looking at things from the employer’s point of view can give you an edge when looking for employment. This is the single most important piece of information I can share with you about your personal brand. It will totally change the way that you approach your job search. It will change the way you write, … Read More

Applying for a job online can be a lot like a guessing game. For all the effort you put into marketing your experience and qualifications, the deciding factor that gets your resume into the hands of an actual person often comes down to using the right keywords. Most companies rely on computer software programs to … Read More

How to ask for — and get — kudos that will catch the attention of recruiters and hiring managers. In all of the conversations I’ve had with recruiters and hiring managers, I’ve never once heard that a weak recommendation cost a candidate consideration for an opening. It’s not likely that a silly recommendation on your … Read More

Harness the ‘power of three’ by using multiple job-search methods to find the most job leads. Q: I’m not having much luck with the on-line application process. What else can I do to get my resume reviewed by employers? – Eunice J., Babylon, NY A: A while ago when I wrote the post about searching for a job … Read More

Use these tips to show the world — especially potential employers — your commitment to professional success. Personal branding is a critical component of any career. No matter what your occupation, it’s important to create a “stamp” of who you are professionally so others can identify you as a prominent thought leader or trusted expert … Read More

The Apple CEO is a master of marketing. Use his techniques to polish your personal brand. At your level, people expect a good presentation — including the interview. Effective presentation skills will not only help you sell your ideas and products, but it will elevate your personal brand. Management guru Peter Drucker once said, “As … Read More