Getting more out job searching on the internet!
While the Internet has changed many aspects of job searching, it has also leveled the playing field so much that there is a glut of resumes floating about in cyberspace.
In short, employers are overrun with resumes: Some statistics indicate that a single posting online is capable of generating more than a [...]
For many the defination of mentoring is the long term senior employee helping and advising the new employee. Advise from the senior employee may be regarding company policies, which have to be adhered to and which can be ignored.
But something new has entered the mix. More and more we’re hearing of situations where the new [...]
With a wealth of over 40 years of working experience Glen knew job hunting after age 60 would be difficult, but he didn’t know how difficult.
Over a period of five months he sent out over 150 resumes. From these resumes he got 3 interviews. A grand total of zero job offers. He networked with everyone [...]
Changing careers after age 50 has one big advantage, you have a wealth of experience that usually can be translated into a variety of careers. Changing a career at any age has its own challenges. Making a career change after age 50 presents a series of tests, which if done right, could bring significant rewards. [...]
Have many of your colleagues left for other employment?
Don’t be unhappy! Rejoice with them. The more people you know who are sitting happily in new positions, the more your networking circle into other companies grows. No one likes to be the last person holding their position in the event of job meltdown, but that doesn’t [...]