Career change is usually difficult for the one doing the changing. There are always aspects of advertized jobs the applicant has not exactly accomplished, if only because he or she hasn’t had the chance! Highlighting transferable skills (the ones you can use in any job) as well as targeting your application materials for the positions […]
How to job search when you’re over 50
Ageism grips many in the job hunt. No one doubts it can be more difficult for more experienced workers to land new opportunities and you feel stuck in a job search rut.
What can job seekers learn from Gen Y?
No matter your age, you’ve probably thought about how it affects your job search. Experienced job seekers worry about age discrimination because they believe hiring managers think they are too old. Younger job seekers complain that their accomplishments don’t get the attention and respect they deserve and that people don’t value their skills due to […]
How to make the right financial choices when you start a job
When it comes time to decide on financial decisions, it can be tricky. Should you get insurance? Where and how should you invest?
How to work well with Millennials
Is there a generational, workforce clash in the making? Recently, MTV conducted a “No Collar Workers” study of Generation Y, also known as Millennials (born between 1981-2000). And the study’s results may make some older workers’ hair stand on end.