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Laid Off After 40: Why You’re Not Too Old

March 17th, 2011

By Katrina Robinson

You’re not too old to be in the job-hunting arena. It doesn’t matter if you’re thirty, forty, fifty, or  reaching sixty—more and more career-minded people find themselves scouring the job markets looking for a new position. You’re not alone!

Whether you’ve reached the end of your tenure at your previous company, you’re burned out in your current career path, are having financial issues that call for a change, or are simply dissatisfied with your career, you can successfully find a new job by taking the necessary steps. Here are some tips to consider if you’re looking for a new job:

  • If you’re not sure if you were in the right industry to begin with, try a few career assessment tests. If you feel as though you’re in the wrong career but have no idea what job path you’d like to take, these tests can help to assess your skills and interests and may help you discover the ideal job for you. 
  • Don’t rush into anything. Take some time to evaluate each potential job opening, and carefully deliberate » Read more: Laid Off After 40: Why You’re Not Too Old

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Career Transition: You’re out of college, now what?

December 30th, 2010

By: Celina Rosa, College Career Edge Partner

Have you heard the term Boomerang Generation? Search the term on Google and you will find over 10 pages that refer to the Boomerang Generation. According to Urban Dictionary, “Boomerang Generation” is used to describe the current generation of young adults (roughly ages 18-35) who still live at home with their parents and are not financially independent. The word “boomerang” implies that the kids come back home from college or elsewhere to live with their parents after not being able to support themselves financially in the real world.

Why are so many people in their 20s taking so long to grow up? A recent article in the New York Times, What Is It About 20-Somethings?, describes why more “kids” are moving back home. I want to focus on the “kids” who went to college and got that much desired degree. Where are these kids now? Some, hopefully, are at their dream jobs, some working at jobs that have nothing to do with their degree and some have given up and are back home with mom and dad. If you happen to be the “kid” who is back home with mom and dad than you need to be-aware of the Do’s and Don’ts according to College Career Edge. » Read more: Career Transition: You’re out of college, now what?

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Job Search Tips: Career Summit Begins Tuesday, 10/26

October 5th, 2010

One of the biggest decisions we make in our lives is our career, and the world’s leading career voices will come together at The Career Summit to show you how to find a job, keep your job, or get the next great job in your career.

Whether you’re in a job today and thinking about a new career path or whether you’re seeking a new career path, let’s expose you to the top thought leaders to help inform your decision making process.

What’s different about this seminar?  It’s virtual.  And it is delivered over the course of a month.  The benefits of being virtual include access to all content at a time that is convenient to you, so if you can’t make the scheduled time don’t sweat it!

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Tue 10/26 Going Renegade: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Money & Passion In A Changing World

Presented by: Jonathan Fields

In this dynamic keynote session you’ll discover:

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