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Laid Off After 40: Tips for Finding a Job After 40

January 24th, 2012
If you’re over 40 and you are in need of employment, things may not be as easy as they used to be when it comes to landing a job. Let’s face it, the older you become, the harder it is to find a job since most employers prefer to hire younger ones.
However, if you possess extraordinary skills or qualities, you might be able to get your dream job. The secret? Here are some tips for finding a job after age 40:
 
1.       Prepare a very good resume.
The first step towards your dream job after age 40 is to prepare an impressive and professional resume. You can create a resume showing your previous job experiences, organizations you are a member in, related accomplishments, as well as your skills and expertise. Make sure that your resume is free from grammatical errors to make it appear professional. » Read more: Laid Off After 40: Tips for Finding a Job After 40

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Interviews: What Not to Wear!

July 17th, 2011

By John

If you are currently looking for a job then you will know that it is a tough market out there. Everything you can do to give yourself that extra edge when it comes to the interview is worth doing. First impressions are key to job interviews and, whether you like it or not, what you wear the first time you meet your potential new employers will have an impact on what they think of you. With that in mind.

Dress The Part

If you want to be taken seriously in your new role then dress the part. Baby doll dresses or 6-inch wedges might be all the rage in fashion right now but if you show up to a professional interview dressed like a wannabe teen magazine model then you probably won’t make it past the first stage. It might seem boring, but serious is good during a job interview and a conservative outfit will win you more points that something trendy or risque and cute.

Avoid: jeans, dresses, trainers, shorts, too-high heels, risque outfits.

Keep It Simple

Speaking of risque, keep the sex appeal to a minimum. You might think it is a great idea to unbutton your shirt to distract from your lack of preparation but in no professional environment will this make a good impression. Make sure your skirt is not too short, keep make-up, jewelery and hair subtle. » Read more: Interviews: What Not to Wear!

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Job Search Tips: 5 Great Tips to Help You Wow the Employment Agencies

April 3rd, 2011

By Hire Pulse

Employment agencies have become an invaluable asset in the quest to find a job.  An employment agency will test your skills, look at your experience, and decide if you’d be a good hire for the companies they work for.  They make finding a job easier because they provide you with access to otherwise hard to come by job positions.  They also help their client companies by managing the hiring process. Their ability to do the screening and hiring for companies has propelled them into the front-line of the recruitment process.

The most common employment agencies in the past were “temp agencies” that hired temporary help for companies, often on a labor hire basis. But these days it’s more common to find a permanent, full-time job using an employment agency.

If you do very well at your employment agency interview, then you’ll have a good chance of being put forward to the employer as their candidate of choice. This will give you a great head start, so treat your employment agency interview like an interview with the employer directly.  Before you go, there are some things you should do to prepare. » Read more: Job Search Tips: 5 Great Tips to Help You Wow the Employment Agencies

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