To Age Well, Change How You Feel About Aging

"Negative stereotypes about getting older can become a self-fulfilling prophecy."

Editor’s Note: Theory—Thinking bad thoughts about the aging process could actually be doing you harm according to this article in the Wall St. Journal. The article discusses the positive effects of aging and how to embrace the process.

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Simple Advice To Midlife Career Changer (Video)

Maggie Mistal, a well know career coach, gives older skilled workers some sound advice that not only applies to those about to be downsized but also those already immersed in a job search. How can you effectively make the transition from employed to an unemployed job seeker. Can you negotiate with your current employer? What resources should you check out? Even some suggestions on key websites to visit.(Editor's Note)

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How To Find a Job After Being Laid Off

Are you looking at the big picture during your career transition?What are your energy drains? Do you have your contacts organized if you get laid off or fired?  Annemarie Segaric, a nationally respected career expert and author of "Step into the Right Career" shares her top tips for finding work after you've  been laid off.(Editor's Note)



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5 Job Market Realities For Over 40 Workers (Video)

Did You Know That 25 Million Friends, Neighbors, Children, Husbands, and Wives Need Real Jobs. (FYI:That is only in USA)


Do You Feel Obsolete? 5 Job Market Realities For Over 40 Workers.


With Presidential Politics ready to catapult the Nation head on into the hotly contested debate on how to best lead us out of a jobless future, it is time to quickly review the current market conditions for an Over 40 job seeker.
There are 5 principle job market realities for an Over 40 Unemployed Skilled Worker :

1. Many older workers are now part of a large group of long-term unemployed (average 55+ weeks), under employed or those that just have given up looking for a job (AKA Discouraged Workers). That adds up to an astounding population of almost 25 Million job seekers.
2. There is a serious mismatch of current skills to current job openings.
3. Many of the jobs available require Over 40 workers to start at salaries of 25-50% of what was previously earned with few benefits, such as Health Care.
4. Many available positions that are created are temporary or as a independent contractor. Resulting in a temporary respite from the anxiety of job hunting.
5. 4.5 unemployed people are competing for each newly created job.

So the question is will the President and Congress implement a jobs program that includes the retraining of a few million older workers whose skill set has been categorized as currently obsolete. Can these type of programs ignite long term job growth.
The rumor is that the President with include a retraining Internship program for Older Skilled Workers that have suffered with being unemployed for a long period of time. We hope this is true. Do you know that "Over 60% of internships lead to Jobs". You are never too old to start a new career. Do you think companies should offer more training programs targeted to skilled older workers? If so, would you participate if it was without pay? (Editor's Note)

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Recruiters: Pre-Screening Job Interview Phone Call - How To

The pre-screening phone call for job interviews may seem like a small task, but if not done correctly can leave your company with a poor reputation. To be successful as a recruiter, employer, or small-business owner, learn from this video and do it the right way. Recruiters what is your secret to an effective "first contact" interview? Comments Below. thanks







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6 Activities To Help You Re-enter the Work Force or Change Careers?

Editors notes: Diana's simple List of 6 Activities for re-entry should be a quick guide for those who are getting ready to change careers or start a new job:

"If you've been unemployed for months and have finally found a job, you're likely thrilled at first. But anxiety often follows that excitement. Starting any new job is hard, and coming back to work after a long layoff can be even harder. You have to re-establish a routine, refresh your skills and rebuild your confidence. Here's how to make a successful re-entry:"


"Strengthen your skills and knowledge. Read industry blogs and trade publications to get current on news and trends. Pay attention to what skills seem most in demand -- if your expertise is out of date, look for ways to bone up.
Get back into a routine. If you've grown accustomed to calling the couch your office and pajamas your work attire, shift into a work routine a couple of weeks before your first day.
Be prepared for emotional volatility. It's hard to be the new kid on the block, especially if your self-confidence took a hit during unemployment, says Barbara LaRock, a Reston, Va., career coach.
Decide how to handle questions about your layoff. Your new co-workers may ask about your work history, so your layoff will probably come up. "You don't want to bare your soul or sound too bitter," says Linda Dominguez, a Los Angeles executive coach.
Start rebuilding your office network. Find out who the most influential people are in the office, and who can help get things done.
Don't make the same mistakes twice. Your layoff may not have been your fault, but it is worth assessing whether your own behavior made you vulnerable. "
Read full article at WSJSource: By DIANA MIDDLETON


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Why Adult Internships Are Growing in Today's Economy

The hot internship topic of the past few weeks has definitely been, "Adult Internships" also termed, "non-traditional internships". Are adults getting internships ? Are increased layoffs resulting in increased internship interest ? Are those who graduated school years ago even allowed to intern?

As your "Intern Queen" I figured it was my job to get to the bottom of this. In Los Angeles, I recently watched a segment on CNN entitled, "Adult Internships". The segment discussed the number of companies offering adults internships. I personally deal with over 400 companies on a daily basis. These companies are usually not open to viewing anyone's resume accept for currently enrolled college students. Even getting them to take a look at highschool student's applications can be a difficult process. Many employers actually use my site to get away from sites like Craigslist who tend to attract adults looking for a "career change" at 40 plus years of age. I was naturally skeptical of this new trend of "Adult Internships".

However, after speaking with several adults who ARE participating in internships in Los Angeles and in businesses around the country, I have to agree that Adult Internships ARE a growing trend. Employers are going to have to start finding ways to open their doors and internship programs to people of all ages.

WHY ADULT INTERNSHIPS ARE A GROWING TREND IN TODAY'S ECONOMY

1. INCREASED LAYOFFS. Becuase of the steady increase of layoffs in today's economy, adults have been left in "transitional periods". If they can't get job offers in their industry they are left to think of other options. Many adults are saying they would rather have an internship and keep busy while they're on the 'job hunt' than sit around and sulk.

2. THE "PASSION" CAREER. Afer being left with a not-so-great severance package, many adults are just fed up with their previous industries. They are looking back at their lives and questioning why they didn't go into other careers/businesses. Many people are starting their own companies and going after different types of jobs. This a time for everyone to go after what they really want and an internship is the best way for ANYONE to get their foot in the door.

3. NETWORKING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. Internships are a great way to connect with individuals who you might not normally connect with. Internships are a great way to build up a new strong rolodex. As an intern, you are constantly meeting new people, helping different executives, and getting your name out there. Putting great relationships into place as an intern, can garauntee first knowledge of new jobs and company information that outsiders might not have.

4. THEY ALREADY "GET IT". One common problem with highschool and college students interning, is the lack of workplace/realworld knowledge. Young interns often don't understand when to speak and when not to speak, when to give ideas and when not to give ideas. They don't understand the politics,professional manners, and boundaries of the workplace. With adult interns, the chances of these problems is significantly decreased.

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Real person. Real Internship Job: This is a Wake up when an internship changes your Career. Listen closely.

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Job Search Strategies

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59 Year Olds Living Like 30 Year Olds

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"When Kobe Bryant scores 70 points, we are in awe. When Tiger Woods wins by 15 strokes, we are in awe. But when a man our own age and size whips the world’s best — who are half his age — we identify."
Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times
Thomas L. Friedman

Full Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/29/opinion/29friedman.html?_r=2

Preparing Yourself for The Job Interivew

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10 Interview Questions for Older Job-Hunters

"#7. We don’t have many employees who are your age. Would that bother you? Explain that you believe your age would be an asset, you are eager to learn, and it doesn’t matter who helps you. Describe recent experiences, whether at work or in other situations, where age diversity has been an asset. Federal law bars employers from considering age in employment decisions. Though it’s not illegal to be asked your age, the question could be a red flag about the employer’s commitment to age diversity. Know your rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act."

http://www.aarp.org/money/work/articles/10_tough_interview_questions.html

Over 40? Job Tips!

"CREATE A PERSONAL BRAND: An employee with a recognizable name or a sought-after expertise in his or her industry is harder to lose. Companies want people like that working in their ranks, and may be more apt to hold on to them. That doesn't mean the worker's notoriety results in starring in the company's television ads, but it could involve being active in national and local business associations for the company's industry and speaking on panels at industry events. "You want to be part of your employer's path to success," Finney said. "That could come by contributing to the leading conversation about your business."

http://www.mainstreet.com/article/career/employment/over-40-heres-some-job-tips-you?page=1

Career Change At Age 40 or Age 50

"Don't get caught up with age, but discuss experience, stability, wisdom and the background to be an effective part of the team in a shorter time frame. Use examples from your work history that show how you dealt with similar situations to what the new job requires, and explain how your knowledge and experience will allow you to handle them now."

- Curt MacRae, Detroit Job Search Examiner

http://www.examiner.com/x-10186-Detroit-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Are-you-over-50--Use-your-agexperience-to-get-a-job

Online Etiquette - what you didn't know about online communities

"Follow-up & respond:
There’s nothing worse than a “drop in”… a blogger, forum poster, or commenter that swings by a community, asks for help or pitches a product then disappears never to be seen again, until the next time they need something. Proper community etiquette dictates that when you post content in a discussion that you participate until the natural conclusion of that discussion."

- Jake McKee, aka: The Community Guy

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Networking - How to Do It

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Recession Job Search Tips

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6 Mid-Life Career Change Tips You Haven't Heard Of

"The third unconventional mid-life career change tip is to focus not on work issues but on money issues."

http://www.passionsaving.com/mid-life-career-change.html

Forget Job Boards: Other Places to Find Work

"many successful job seekers are finding luck by first networking with employees at the company via social media like LinkedIn and applying directly with the company instead of through the job boards."


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