Staying Focused During the Holidays

"What if Christmas doesn't come from a store.What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!"~Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The end-of-year  holidays, that magical time of the year… But if you have been out of work and looking for a job for months, the holidays can also be that most hopeless time of the year. There don’t seem to be as many job opportunities, or people aren't available to interview or take calls. 

Must your life go on hold? And then there’s the gifts, the entertaining, the decorating.

You do not have to go down that road. Energize yourself with the spirit of the season -  joy,  gratitude, good friends, and family. 

Here are some things you can do to participate and keep up your momentum into 2017:

•   Continue your job search. Do not give up. The resume that you submit in December may not get read until January, but it WILL get there. Create you own Personal-Job-Search.

•  Take advantage of down time for self-improvement, resume revisions - take online webinars!  Register HERE for our most popular webinar which will take place on "5 Tips to Battle Ageism." Enjoy these Free Job Search Webinars.

•  Go to parties and get-togethers. They are great for networking, meeting new people, keeping your spirits up. 

• Worried about gifts – DIY! People don’t expect lavish gifts and what’s better than something made with love. Do you bake, knit, paint or like photography?

• Consider having a potluck. Have everyone bring a dish and have your own party! BYOB!

• Take a stroll downtown or in your neighborhood with friends and family to look at the beautiful lights and/or window displays.

• Remember to exercise to keep your mind clear and your energy high.

 Make the last weeks of 2016 count and look forward to 2017. These are YOUR holidays, too - ENJOY!

Over 50, Female and Jobless, Even as Others Return to Work

Editors Note: Patricia Cohen, New York Times Writer, chronicles the downward spiral of women job hunters in the last decade from findings revealed in a new study on long-term unemployment from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Ten years ago, less than 25% of the unemployed women remained out of work for more than 6 months.

From 2012-2013, the unemployed women comprised 50% of the long-term unemployment rate. Ms. Cohen details the plight of Chettie Mcafee who was laid off from her job after 30 years. She is still looking for a job.

...“I’ve been applying and applying and applying,” said McAfee, who has relied on her savings and family to get by as she fights off attempts to foreclose on her home. At interviews, she said, “They ask, ‘Why has it been so long?’”

At 5 percent, the jobless rate may be close to what economists consider full employment, but that headline figure doesn’t capture the challenges still facing millions of Americans who have yet to regain their footing in the workplace....

McAfee is part of a group that has found the post-recession landscape particularly difficult to navigate: women over 50.

Read more here: NYT: Women Over 50

CLICK HERE to Learn 49 Benefits to Hiring an Older Skilled Worker

49 Benefits of Hiring an Older Worker

Thank You for Your Support - Here is a Gift for You!

It has been said, “the older you get the wiser you are." It has also been said, “that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks." These adages are nice to repeat, but do any of them really hold true when it comes to older skilled workers who are looking for a new career?

Over the last few years, I have read thousands of comments, questions, and expletives from older workers. Some of you are clearly professing your superior attributes, while others are complaining of their unfair treatment by job recruiters.

Can both be right in their assessments? Perhaps. But one guiding principle at Interns Over 40 has been to help older skilled workers achieve their own career greatness.

In doing so it is necessary to dispel myths while reinforcing the benefits that make older workers a great catch in a sometimes difficult job market.

I want to thank all of our faithful audience of Job Seekers, Career Coaches, and Recruiters who live this experience every day and prepare yourself, or others, for the next career assignment. 

I hope this list of “49 Benefits To Hiring An Older Skilled Worker” becomes a valuable part of your toolbox as you continue to pursue your ideal career. Share it, Print it and Keep it nearby as a refresher.

With our working lives expanding into our 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, perhaps this list will, in a small way help you feel confident about the depth and value of your work and life experience. Remember “soon or later everyone will get older or …..”.  "Wild in the Streets".

Start Using The "49 Benefits Of Hiring An Older Worker" Now.

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Readers weekly choice of the Most Read Career Transition Articles. (or how to quickly find out the best of Internsover40).Grab a cup of coffee. Put on your favorite Tunes We are giving you a chance to catch up on your weekly reading and viewing with a list of the most popular Stories on Interns over 40. These are the the top 5 stories that your peers have read this past week. This weeks stories include tips for getting a job using Linkedin and how to make contact with employers. Hope you find them valuable. We look forward to reading your comments.

1. 7 Deadly Interview Sins:http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/10/7-deadly-interview-sins.html
2. How To Thrive In A Job Phone Interview:http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-thrive-in-phone-interview.html
3. 10 Great Tips For Older Workers: http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/11/10-great-tips-for-older-workers-job.html
4. Easy Ways to Beat Negative Stereotypes: http://internsover40.blogspot.com/2009/11/easy-ways-to-beat-negative-stereotypes.html
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