When faced with a career change, layoff, or some other type of upset to your professional life, your age may seem like the greatest obstacle to your success. However, it is important to keep a positive mindset during such a difficult time. There are plenty of reasons why an older candidate would be a great choice for a position. Here are some strategies for assisting with the job search when you’re an older job seeker. It is important to stay current One of the biggest challe

Are you thinking about what the next step is in your career path? Maybe you have been in your current position for some time, are looking towards a promotion, or thinking of switching careers all together. Whatever step is next, the time has come for you to stop thinking about it and be ready to face the opportunities which you are presented. Your career path tomorrow depends on your preparedness today. Here are some steps you can take to make sure your plan is ready for acti

Finding employment after being let go from a job can be quite difficult. Periods of unemployment can often raise red flags by hiring managers. If you are meeting with a potential employer for the first time or taking part in an in-person interview, these employment gaps will be brought up at some point. So how do you approach these situations with confidence? How do you managed to get back in the workforce after being unemployed? Unemployment does not have to bring your confi

It’s Friday afternoon; the end of the week is near, and you’re gearing up for the weekend. Will you be relaxing by the pool? Watching the game on TV at a friend’s house? While these all sound like great plans, have you ever thought about how you could use the weekend to get ahead of every other job seeker out there who is looking for a new job? Have you ever thought about things you could do this weekend that could help you with your job search? Use It to Prepare Yes, the num