How to Move Abroad and Take Your Job With You Like many of us over 60 years of age, my wife and I are considering a move abroad. We are considering this because neither of us is yet eligible for Medicare and we are both self-employed. The current health care debate in Washington puts us […]
From High-Tech Training to High School Teacher, and Why I Left. [Podcast]
Episode 40 – Marc discusses the pivot that took him to an inner-city high school, and how he decided that his career pivot was not yet over. Description: Marc discusses his career changes and the traumatic events and job conditions that led him to resign, and turn to teaching high school. That pivot taught him […]
3 Steps to Build Your “Tell Me About Yourself” Story
Tell Me About Yourself Do you dread the interview question – Tell me about yourself? One thing I have learned from all of the Birkman feedback I have given in the last five years is that most of us do not see ourselves the way other people see us. How can you answer the tell […]
Is a Portfolio Career Right for You? With Steve Preston [Podcast]
Episode 39 – Steve Preston describes the aspects and traits of portfolio careers, including how to know if you would enjoy earning income through multiple activities. Description: Steve Preston is Marc’s expert guest in this episode. Recognized as The Career Catalyst, Steve has transformed the lives and careers of thousands of people. Following a successful […]
“Advice” – The Magic Word in Managing Your Career
“Advice” is the Magic Word When someone comes to you and asks for some advice, do you ever turn them down? Probably not. In fact, you probably take it as a compliment! What is the best way to approach a contact for help with your career? Ask for advice? I use this in a larger […]
Mailbag — Divorce, and Later-in-Life Job Search Questions [Podcast]
Episode 38 – Marc and Elizabeth answer some of your career questions about getting a master’s degree later in life, stress, and using weak ties to find new employment. Description: In this episode, Marc answers questions with his trusty sidekick, Elizabeth Rabaey. You can learn about her career pivots in Episode 020. Listen in to […]
Want More Opportunities with Employers? Find Shared Core Values [Guest Post]
Find Shared Core Values Pointing out the generational differences in the workplace is now a stale conversation and no longer makes us the shining star. One of a few ways older job seekers can combat age discrimination and disrupt the hiring process is through relationships in the company and sharing common core values with the company itself. […]
Two Chapters from the audiobook Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life [Podcast]
Episode 37 – Marc Miller reads the first two chapters, “Vetting the Company,” and “The Dreaded Question,” of his new audio book, to be released in September. Description: In this episode, Marc reads the first two chapters of his new audio book. The topics are vetting the company, and answering the dreaded question, why do […]
What are Your Natural Talents and How to Find Them? [Updated]
Natural Talents? A quandary I find many people have is identifying their natural talents. They can tell you all about the skills that have acquired. We are paid to exercise our skills, which may or may not be built on top of our natural talents. If you are not sure of the difference between talents and […]