Episode 14 – Old paradigms of employment are vanishing. In this episode, Marc interviews Taylor Pearson, entrepreneur, and author of The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom Without the 9-to-5. Inc. Magazine just rated The End of Jobs as one of the Top Three ‘Start Your Own Business’ books of 2015, and a ‘Top […]
How to Navigate Searching for Inclusive Employers [Guest Post]
Inclusive Employers Pivoting as a boomer can be hard enough, especially when you have had negative experiences because of who you are. African Americans, Asians, Latinos, Women, LGBT individuals, and those with disabilities have all faced ceilings of one kind or another in their pursuit of a fulfilling career. Some have experienced stagnant upward mobility […]
10 No-Fail Ways to Get Your Resume by Resume Screeners [Guest Post]
Resume Screeners Ten years ago, you would’ve written your resume solely with the hiring manager in mind. Today, your audience is still the hiring manager, but also resume screeners. Resume screeners, also called “applicant tracking systems”, search, filter and parse each resume to determine which candidates are the best fit for the position. This all […]
Job Search Questions? Marc Has Answers! [Podcast]
Episode #9 – Marc and Elizabeth answer some of your job search questions! In this episode, Marc answers Baby Boomer job search questions with his trusty sidekick, Elizabeth Rabaey. Listen in for ideas to go forward! Key Takeaways: [1:14] Elizabeth worked environmental engineering for years, and has switched to marketing, where she enjoys learning a […]
10 Interview Awkward Moments and How To Avoid Them [Guest Post]
10 Interview Awkward Moments Whether you want a change of career or you are looking to get back to a professional route again, an interview is inevitable and you might find it difficult to step in the job hunting world again. However, if you prepare for the worst, you will easily restore confidence in yourself. So, here […]
Demonstrating Remote or Flexible Work Experience on a Resume [Guest Post]
Remote or Flexible Work Experience on a Resume Although it may not be specifically stated in the job description, many employers are looking for previous flexible work experience, particularly if they’re trying to fill a remote job position. And since there isn’t a whole lot of extra room on your resume to dedicate to all […]
4 Things to Do When You Lose Your Job [Guest Post]
4 Things to Do When You Lose Your Job Losing your job is a tough pill to swallow. What makes it seem even tougher? Losing your job 20 or 30 years into your career. Since giving up is not an option, the trick is to come up with a game plan. Your game plan should […]
Hate Your Job, Miserable, and No One Will Hire You?
Hate Your Job, Miserable, and No One Will Hire You Does this describe you: you hate your job, you’re miserable, and you wonder why no one will hire you? I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, The Retirement Answer Man, hosted by my good friend Roger Whitney. In episode 133 – Economic Growth, the […]
Why Are You Not Being Found? Try Thinking Like a Recruiter
To Be Found, You Need to Think Like a Recruiter Most of the time, the reason you are not being found is that you are not thinking like a recruiter. Recruiters are using LinkedIn to search for talent using specific strategies. Think of this like dating. If you want to find a mate, you need […]