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Laid Off After 40: Finding Work over Forty

January 30th, 2012

By Victoria Heckstall

The economic recession saw a lot of talented, well-qualified people over forty losing their positions all across the country, and many people who have found themselves in this situation have struggled to find work due to their age. The sad reality is that they were the first to lose their jobs because it was felt that they did not have a life to dedicate to larger companies, or that their knowledge had become outdated. And now they cannot find work because they are not in a position to work their way up, and would have to slot in higher up on the job » Read more: Laid Off After 40: Finding Work over Forty

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Career Transition: Not Qualified for New Career? No Problem

September 6th, 2011

By Anne Emerick

Whether by necessity or choice, more people today are considering a career change. But is it realistic to apply for a job when you don’t have any relevant job experience? Will your application even be considered?

If you are trying to change careers and worried you’ll be deemed unqualified, here are some suggestions:

1) First, confront the issue. Don’t wait for your potential employer to bring it up, if there is a cover-letter, make your newness to the industry a discussion point, even a selling point, not something you are trying to hide.

2) Bring up relevant non-career experience.

If you are applying to be a pediatrician’s office receptionist with no medical background, but you are a mom with lots of experience taking children to the doctor, talk about all the hours you have spent in a doctor’s office. If you understand how children and their parents feel about going to the doctor and have some ideas of how to make the experience better for them, indicate that you’d like to » Read more: Career Transition: Not Qualified for New Career? No Problem

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Job Search Tips: Holding out and moving on – tips for job hunters

August 31st, 2011

By DefensePlacements

With the economy in the shape it’s in today, many individuals are finding themselves without jobs, or with jobs they don’t enjoy waiting for a job in their specialized area to open.  Job hunting is not an easy process especially when you’re looking for a job you want that will supply you with the financial security you deserve.  So what job is worth holding out for and when you bite the bullet and move on and stop waiting for the perfect job that just isn’t coming along?  It all depends…

Holding Out – When and why to wait for on a new job

Patience in job hunting is a difficult enough, and at times waiting too long can make your situation more difficult.  There are a few times where waiting, as tough a task as it may be, can pay off for your career.  First, if you already have a job and are interviewing for a new one, it’s always logical to continue your current job until you get a confirmed offer for the position you’re interested in.  What’s also important to consider here is that you wait long enough for the position.  More often than not, individuals leave a job they don’t enjoy » Read more: Job Search Tips: Holding out and moving on – tips for job hunters

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