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A resume is a promotional tool for marketing yourself in a job search. It is not a complete history of your life.
6:06 PM Dec 7th
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older workers who can be flexible on salary can signal this without being defensive by indicating they will consider part time jobs.
12:37 PM Dec 2nd
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In this market it helps to understand what activity feeds your productive energy. Hobbies, working out, networking groups, etc.
5:01 AM Nov 18th
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follow local business news for companies that get major contracts, venture money, etc. Jobs to follow.
4:18 PM Nov 17th
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A short video on writing effective cover letters =
5:25 AM Nov 12th
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Ignore "paper filters" such as overly specific technical requirements, degree requirements, and the like. Apply with your strengths.
2:30 PM Nov 11th
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Following up shows interest in a job and you should emphasize your confidence that you are qualified. Don't hesitate to follow up.
5:30 AM Nov 11th
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If you want to evaluate skills and match them to occupations try this website:
2:32 PM Nov 10th
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For active job searchers, batching can help: identify jobs, research personal networks, prepare job responses.
12:12 PM Nov 10th
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Don't let the lack of a degree stop you from applying for jobs for which you are qualified by experience. Experience counts.
6:18 PM Nov 9th
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RetirementJobs.com identifies industries that are accepting of older workers such as health care, defense, the government, etc.
3:03 PM Nov 6th
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Companies expect you to have investigated them and seen their website. Ask questions that show you have researched the company.
4:25 PM Nov 4th
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Take advantage of the shinkage in print mail. Send personalized "thank you" notes, cards, postcard updates, to important contacts.
7:16 AM Nov 1st
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Subscribe to news feeds appropriate to your field. Good news like big contracts or venture funding may mean jobs to follow.
1:19 PM Oct 28th
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Surprise your contact by sending him/her a paper resume with cover letter by FedEx (along with an email)!
1:15 PM Oct 28th
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keep in touch with potential target companies by sending your contact: articles relating to competitors, technology, etc.
6:51 PM Oct 23rd
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Why doesn't someone take older engineers and create a local competitively priced "outsourcing" company?
5:39 AM Oct 22nd
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Older workers are more frequently doing multiple part time jobs. Retirement age a myth. Good health and financial needs require it.
5:38 AM Oct 22nd
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If you get a question that stumps you momentarily, ask them a question in return. "How would you describe the management style here?"
7:24 PM Oct 19th
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Prepare for common interviewing questions (tell me about yourself, what did you do, etc.) with answers targeted to their requirements.
7:23 PM Oct 19th
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- Name Dennis Fitzgerald
- Location Boston US
- Web http://www.linked...
- Bio Experienced recruiter and job coach.
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