Category Archives: getting a job
5 Tips to Beat the Gray Ceiling: Get Hired at 50+ Part 2
Yesterday I told you how groaning and grimacing when you sit down can ruin your job search. There are companies that are supportive of 50+ workersand networking is an effective way to get a job. Today, I will continue with the last 4 tips and finish with the list of Best Employers for Workers Over […]
5 Tips to Beat the Gray Ceiling: Get Hired at 50+ Part 1
I don’t remember where I heard or read this story, but it sets the stage for this blog and the one that follows. It seems that a man was going to see a career coach about his difficulty finding a job. He was over 50 and felt the gray ceiling hovering over him. As the […]
Think Positive: When not If You Get a Job
“Whether you think you can or you can’t you’re right.” Henry Ford said these words many, many years ago. But they still ring true. Job searchers need to take this to heart. Thinking positive is a powerful way to get a job. What? Yes, thinking positive will get you a job. It has to do […]
5 Job Search Features on Your Smartphone.
If your smartphone is so smart, why can’t it get you a job? Well it can with instant information, no more phone tag, and lets you know when you should be doing something. Who knew that you can perform all this with one compact device? The only problem is you have to remember to keep […]
Job Search 2013: New Twists on Old Strategies
Like many of you, I am eager to put 2012 in my past. It wasn’t the greatest year for me. I lost my dad in March and 6 weeks later, my son announced he was moving 1500 miles away. Then my father-in-law and aunt died in July. I am looking forward to 2013. I feel […]
