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5 Tips to Fight Ageism: Get Hired at 50+ Part 2 and List of Companies that are Friendly to the 50+

Written by Arleen Bradley on January 17, 2014 — 5 Comments

Wednesday, I told you how groaning and grimacing when you sit down can ruin your job search.  There are companies that are supportive of 50+ workers and 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 […]

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5 Tips to Fight Ageism: Get Hired at 50+ Part 1

Written by Arleen Bradley on January 15, 2014 — 4 Comments

I don’t know how many people come to me complaining about how their age is hindering with their job search, but it’s a large number.  They feel defeated even before they have even looked at a job posting.    You are not alone, if you are over 50 and are looking for a job but […]

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5 Tips to Beat the Gray Ceiling: Get Hired at 50+ Part 2

Written by Arleen Bradley on January 13, 2013 — 4 Comments

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 […]

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5 Tips to Beat the Gray Ceiling: Get Hired at 50+ Part 1

Written by Arleen Bradley on January 12, 2013 — 14 Comments

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 […]

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