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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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Job Search Tips: Five Tips to Help College Students Get a Job

September 1st, 2011

Paying For College While Waiting For Your Career

By Diane Johnson

Are you one of the students that is struggling to make ends meet? Or are you trying to help a college student find work? Finding a job that allows flexibility and pays enough to give you the option to work part-time can be difficult. If working at a fast food restaurant doesn’t fit into your plans or schedule, consider some helpful tips to help you find work until you start your career.

Paying for college is difficult, even with grants and scholarships. Borrowing through student loan sources can add extra stress. Finding a flexible job to bring in extra money will relieve some of the burden; plus you will be gaining valuable skills in time management and organization.

Students often overlook some options that provide flexibility in regards to schedules, variety and potential openings for careers down the road.

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Tips for times of transition: Part 1 – Career marketing strategies for job seekers

May 20th, 2011

By Dawn Bugni

Recently, Twitter friend Bridget Haymond, of Truth for Life Coaching, approached me to collaborate on putting together handouts for job seeking members of the congregation at her church — Grace Covenant Church, in Charlotte, NC. I happily obliged.

With Bridget’s permission, I’ll also share the information we created together with my blog readers. Here’s the first in a series of four posts addressing: Tips for times of transition.

Career marketing strategies for job seekers:

1. First and foremost, understand the job search is “all about them”, the potential employer. The beginning of the search is yours – you decide when you start the search (sometimes with a bit of outside influence). The end of the search is yours – you decide which offer to accept. However, in between, every correspondence, every interaction, with everyone from the custodian to the CEO, must be done from a “this is what I can do for you and your organization” perspective. It is all about them.

2. Target, focus and differentiation are key in this market. “I’ll do anything” is not a job search strategy. It is the candidate’s job to focus on what the industry or hiring company values, target their » Read more: Tips for times of transition: Part 1 – Career marketing strategies for job seekers

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