Episode 19 – How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50 Description: John Tarnoff is Marc’s guest in this episode. John is a reinvention career coach, speaker and author who helps his fellow baby boomers transition to meaningful and sustainable careers beyond traditional retirement. Fired 39% of the time in his colorful career as a […]
3 Technologies That Make Working From Anywhere Easy
3 Technologies That Make Working From Anywhere Easy I have been exploring to see how easy it would be to move my business anywhere. As a solo-entrepreneur, my goal is to eventually have a location-independent business. Last week was my first experiment in working outside of the U.S. as an independent business. My wife and […]
5 Security Tips for Baby Boomers Working Remotely [Guest Post]
Security Did you know that 3 out every 5 employees in North America work remotely? This is a fast-growing trend taking the country by storm. However, this type of working arrangement can pose a security risk to your business data and devices. Whether you are working from your home office, a café or a hotel […]
Baby Boomer Job Search Questions? Marc Has Answers! [Podcast]
Episode 18 – Marc and Elizabeth answer some of your job search questions! Description: In this episode, Marc answers Baby Boomer job search questions with his trusty sidekick, Elizabeth Rabaey. Listen, to pivot your career in the second half of life! Key Takeaways: [1:55] Elizabeth is a marketing coordinator for a company selling mining equipment. […]
Ph.D.- Is it a Useless Degree in Pursuing a Career?
Ph.D. – Is it a Useless Degree? Over the last few years, I have worked or spoke with numerous people who earned their Ph.D. degrees and have found themselves at a crossroads. Their degrees have proved useless in progressing their careers. One of my clients pointed me to the article published in the Economist –Doctoral […]
When Clouds Part: Moments of Clarity [Podcast]
Episode 17 – Marc advises people in the second half of life to recognize and learn from moments of clarity, to pivot to their next career. Description: In this episode, Marc shares the chapter, “When Clouds Part: Moments of Clarity,” from his upcoming book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide to the Second Half of Life, […]
6 Things to Consider for Before Accepting a Job Offer [Guest Post]
Accepting a Job Offer The words “you’re hired” is a sweet sound, but what should you consider before accepting a job offer? While it may be tempting to accept an offer on the spot, careful research and self-evaluation can lead to long-term success for both you and the employer. A potential employee who evaluates fully […]
Special Episode: Marc Miller and CareerPivot Anniversary [Podcast]
Episode 16 – On the fifth anniversary of CareerPivot, Marc tells his life story, and the story of CareerPivot. Description: In this episode, Marc explores the twists and turns in his career that led him to make a career pivot and to launch the CareerPivot brand, website, and blog. He talks about writing his books, […]
How Many LinkedIn Connections are Enough Connections?
Enough LinkedIn Connections? How many LinkedIn connections do you need to make the magic happen? The answer is … it depends. It depends on how many people are in your niche. If you are in a highly specialized niche then less may be better. It depends on the size of the networks of your 1st-degree […]