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Minding Your Career Gap – How to Handle in the 2nd Half of Life

June 17, 2019 by Marc Miller 1 Comment

Minding Your Career Gap We have always been told that having a career gap or a period of unemployment was deadly for our career. Well, many of you who read this blog have decided to take time off to take care of a spouse or parent which means creating a career gap and leaving the […]

This Is Not What I Signed Up For Moment

November 12, 2018 by Marc Miller 5 Comments

This Is Not What I Signed Up For! I have had multiple discussions with people who are having This Is Not What I Signed Up For Moments. These people are at all levels who have taken new jobs and found out that the job responsibilities were different than what they expected. I like to say they […]

It Is Permissible To Be A Pest In Your Job Search

October 15, 2018 by Marc Miller 1 Comment

Being a Pest is not Just Permissible it is Required I cannot tell you the number of times I have heard from the unemployed, I do not want to be a pest. They may get angry with me and reject me. If you want to get the attention of a prospective employer, you may very […]

The Purple Cow Job Description – Should I Apply? [Updated]

October 1, 2018 by Marc Miller 14 Comments

Purple Cow Job Description? I guarantee you have read a purple cow job description. It’s one of those that, when you finished reading it, you said to yourself: I am not qualified for this job but…is anyone? They are looking for the purple cow. The ideal candidate does not exist! I am going out on […]

Over 50 and Unemployed? Your Next Gig will not be Your Last.

August 6, 2018 by Marc Miller 5 Comments

Your Next Gig will not be Your Last You heard me right when I say your next gig or job will not be the last. It will likely be temporary; to assist you to get your bearings and get you back on your feet. I have had this discussion with several individuals in the Career Pivot Online […]

Waiting is not a Job Search Strategy [Updated]

June 25, 2018 by Marc Miller 1 Comment

Waiting is not a Strategy Most of you are waiting on a: Job to be posted Recruiter to respond after submitting your resume to a job posting Recruiter to respond after a phone screen Hiring manager after an interview I know, I know you do not want to be a pest or appear to too […]

Full Employment is Here Except For Baby Boomers

June 18, 2018 by Marc Miller 27 Comments

Full Employment is Here … Well, It Sure Does Not Feel Like It. All of the data that is being published says we are at full employment. With unemployment rates below 4%, we should all be feeling pretty good. Why then does it not feel that way? I speak at job clubs every few months […]

I Want to Be Hired Before I Move Dilemma

June 4, 2018 by Marc Miller 1 Comment

I Want to Be Hired Before I Move I live in Austin Texas and over the years I have heard, “I want to be hired before I move.” They do not want to commit to moving here until they secure employment. Austin is the 11th largest city in the United States according to Wikipedia with […]

Sustaining Your Bottom Line in the 2nd Half of Life

March 5, 2018 by Marc Miller Leave a Comment

Sustaining Your Bottom Line Are you ready to sustain your bottom line as you transition into the 2nd half of life? Do you need to sustain your bottom line as life moves on? I have had multiple discussions with potential clients in the last few weeks around this topic. They are in their early 50s […]

How Long Will My Job Search Take? Longer Than You Think! [Updated]

February 7, 2018 by Marc Miller 17 Comments

How Long Will My Job Search Take? I am often asked, “How long will my job search take?” My answer is almost always, “It depends.” I work, primarily, with those in the 2nd half of life—which is code for those over 50 years of age. I tell them that a really short job search is […]