3 Ways Job Search Has Changed The COVID-19 pandemic has changed job search for everyone but particularly for those in the 2nd half of life. Applying to the dreaded applicant tracking system (ATS) before was not a good job search strategy before the pandemic; now it is a waste of time. For those of us […]
Do You Know When to ‘Throw in the Towel’ in Your Career?
Do You Know When to ‘Throw in the Towel?’ Sometimes you have to know when to ‘throw in the towel’ and move in a new direction. I know, I know, some of you are saying that this is being a quitter – or more importantly, admitting that you are a failure. Well, that is BS. […]
Mindset and Belief Systems in the 2nd Half Of Life [Updated]
Mindset and Belief Systems We all have mindsets and belief systems that proved useful in the first half of life. I am squarely in the second half of life and that mindset no longer works for me. Over the last couple of years, many of my mindsets and belief systems have been challenged. My wife […]
What to Expect If You Are 55+ in the Post COVID-19 World
55+ in the Post COVID-19 World We are just starting to step into the Post COVID-19 world. We will not be fully into this new world for probably 18-24 months. If you are 55+, your experience will be different than your younger colleagues. In fact, it may be very different because those of us who […]
Coronavirus Lockdown – What Have You Discovered About Yourself?
What Have You Discovered from the Coronavirus Lockdown? How long have you been in lockdown mode due to the coronavirus pandemic? What have you discovered about yourself? This is what I call a Moment of Clarity. We are taken out of our comfort zone and it gives us an opportunity to discover what makes us […]
Has the CoronaVirus Altered Your Perspective on Life?
Your Perspective on Life? Has the CoronaVirus altered your perspective on life? It has for many of you. It has for me. In a previous post called Adapting Your Career to the Post CoronaVirus World, I discussed the idea that industries, companies, and careers will have to adapt to a new normal. Will you adapt […]
8 Steps to a More Hardy Response to the Coronavirus Crisis [Guest Post]
Hardy Response to the Coronavirus Crisis The coronavirus pandemic has brought new levels of stress and uncertainty into our lives. And unlike some life crises, this one is likely to go on for months and get worse before it gets better. Medical workers and first responders are stretched to the max, and many of us […]
How Are You Coping with the CoronaVirus? (Part 3)
How Are You Coping with the CoronaVirus? On the morning of Friday, March 20th, I sent an email to my entire list with the subject of, “How are you coping with the current situation?” I received over 100 responses! This is the 3rd part of this 3-part series. I will, of course, edit these answers […]
How Are You Coping with the CoronaVirus? (Part 2)
How Are You Coping with the CoronaVirus? On the morning of Friday, March 20th, I sent an email to my entire list with the subject of, “How are you coping with the current situation?”. I received over 100 responses! This is the 2nd part of this 3 part series. I will, of course, edit these […]
