Often when a more experienced (read "older" "seasoned" "late career") professional finds a job opening, they can do the job, they get an interview for the job, and then, the interview thinks or says "You're [...]

You've just been laid off...and are feeling lost, angry, upset...don't panic. Here are some steps to take. 1) Take care of your emotional needs: Take time to mourn the loss of the job, the office, [...]

Do you think LinkedIn is only for your profile? Or only for networking? Well it's both and more. See the five ways you can make the most of LinkedIn. 1) Use your profile to highlight [...]

I’ve been the recipient of some great and many terrible networking notes. The ones that I usually ignore involve asking me for… A job outright. (I’m not hiring right now.) A physical meeting. (I struggle [...]

Getting stuck? Depressed? At a loss? Here are some ways to keep yourself on track and focused throughout your job search. 1. Make a plan. Stick to a schedule. Every day make sure you eat [...]

Resume or Linkedin Profile? Answer ads or call my friends? There is a simple, comprehensive way to conduct your job search. The five-step process was pioneered by the GetFive organization. First - Assess your skills [...]