Networking
#JobSearch #Friday ACCOMPLISHED OVER 50 JOB SEARCHING PROFESSIONAL? The Career Search Is NOT Magic!
I know that you know that your Career Search is not Magic. During a podcast where I was a guest this morning, the host told me that in April 2020, he replied to over 300 job postings – and did not hear a reply from one of them beyond the requisite, “Thank you for your…
Read More#JobSearch #Friday ACCOMPLISHED OVER 50 JOB SEARCHING PROFESSIONAL? DOES YOUR RESUME DEMONSTRATE ACHIEVEMENT?
With over 40 years of Expert Professional Recruiting Experience, I have read over 400,000 resumes through the years. How much time do you feel I spend on my first pass of your resume? In 1993, I hired a Jr. Recruiter, Andrea (she left us way too soon – RIP Andrea). One morning, without my knowledge,…
Read More#JobSearch #Friday ARE YOU OVER 50 AND SEARCHING FOR A NEW POSITION? “Here I AM! is Step 3
Have you ever wondered what you are supposed to say when you call or meet a networking contact in person? You have heard it referred to as an elevator speech or one minute commercial. I refer to that beginning as your “Here I Am” speech. It consists of the following sections that are brief –…
Read More#JobSearch #Friday PROFESSIONAL BOOK REVIEW OF “EXPECT SUCCESS! The Science Of The Over 50 Career Search”
This week my publisher, Dorrance Publishing Company sent me the professional book review for my 3rd book, EXPECT SUCCESS! The Science Of The Over 50 Career Search. This week’s #JobSearch #Friday blog consists of the entire review with no deletions. Significantly, this week is the 95th consecutive week of my #JobSearch #Friday Thought Leadership blog.…
Read More#JobSearch #Friday ARE YOU OVER 50 AND SEARCHING FOR A NEW POSITION? This is Step One
If you are near the age of 50 years old – or, GASP! Over 50, what steps should you take to begin your Career Search for a new position? Within Step One, What Are Your First 3 Actions? Action #1. Understand that if you were laid off, you are experiencing the Stages of Grief. Most…
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