Laid Off After 40

Laid Off After 40: Tips for More Experienced, Mature Job Seekers

July 28th, 2010

Age is nothing but another number in the job seeking game!


By StormStaff

It seems older job seekers are in limbo during the current economic and hiring landscape. Recent reports from the U.S. Labor Department earlier this month show that unemployment rates are lower for older workers than other age groups. However, that being said, the same report shows that it actually takes these individuals longer to find a new job than any other age group. What does it all mean for the older job seeker in today’s employment landscape?

Older, mature professionals are now job seekers for a number of reasons. Some older job seekers may get discouraged and lose confidence because of their age. However, if you are an older job seeker, stay positive! In today’s evolving job market, not only have the types of jobs out there changed, but so have the individuals who make up the current workforce. Remember that as seasoned professionals, older job seekers are great resources for any company, filled with loads of information and experience! » Read more: Laid Off After 40: Tips for More Experienced, Mature Job Seekers

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Laid Off After 40: Job Search Resources

January 10th, 2010

By Jackie Simmonds, NEJS Blog Editor

Jackie SimmondsAs you are pulling together the marketing plan for your job search it is important to come to terms with your age and your strategy to combat potential age discrimination.  Focus on your desire to find a satisfying position, let prospective employers know that you are flexible or at least willing to negotiate your compensation package based on the position, project enthusiasm and a willingness to do what it takes.

Today there are more and more tools and support groups for job seekers over 40 to utilize.  Here are some places that you can go to for more information:

internsover40.blogspot.com/ A New Career For The Skilled Worker

Covering everything from resume tips, handling age bias, career change information, interview questions, career development, how-to tips and more.

job-hunt.org : Job Searching When You Are Over 40

The over 40 page explores why age discrimination happens and what the job seeker can do about it. Plenty of information on conducting the job search, job sites, and career resources.  The home page has even more information that can be useful but is not specifically targeted at the older job seeker.

jobs4.0 : The leading source of job opportunities for candidates 40 and over. Jobs4.0 means real jobs at great companies that value diversity of experience.

Search for permanent, temporary and part-time jobs.

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BlogTalkRadio: Facing Age Discrimination? Repackage Yourself

January 5th, 2010

Date / Time: January 5, 2010 9:00 PM

Guest Speaker: Lisa Johnson Mandell, multi-media journalist, author, and career image specialist.

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Tune in tonight:  BlogTalkRadio show at 9PM EST

“How to Repackage Yourself to Get the Job” .

Do you have a desire to appear youthful, craftier, and revitalized on paper, online, and in person?   Tune in to hear Lisa Johnson Mandell – career image expert, author, and highly acclaimed journalist – she will explain how to:

1. How to determine the ideal career to pursue based on your interests and strengths

2. How to prevent psyching yourself out of potential opportunities early in the job search process

3. How to refresh yourself and revitalize your appearance to look and feel younger

4. How to stand out in a crowded job market by building a Brand New You

5. How to Botox your resume and become an ageless applicant during interviews

During the listeners’ questions and answers segment, Lisa will discuss:

  • Why getting older can be a career killer
  • What job seekers should do if they believe they are facing age discrimination
  • How job seekers can make a one-day career comeback by spending $50 or less
  • The best way to handle the salary issue

If you miss the live recording, you may listen to or download the recording at the same URL.  To participate live in this episode either call 347-838-9326 or go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecareercatalyst and press the play/chat button.

Upcoming Episodes

1/12/2010 9:00 PM – Escape from Corporate America and Create Your Dream Career – Guest: Pamela Skillings

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