Tag Archives: networking

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 […]

The Job Search isn’t a One Fits All Process

Find a job today is like trying to hit a moving target.  The rules keep changing.  The people involved in the hiring practice don’t all agree on what is standard throughout the job search world.  What’s a job searcher to do?   Job searchers today must understand the status of the job search at this […]

Job Searching: Yes, There’s an App for That.

Today it seems like everyone has a phone in his/her hand .  Many people even use it to make or receive phone calls. To my son-in-law it’s a watch.  My brother uses it as his calendar.  Kelly, my daughter uses many apps.  The best one I saw her use was the level.  During football season, […]

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 […]