Looking for a job is almost never fun, but doing so when you’re in your 40s, 50s, and beyond can be even harder.
Source: Money & Career: Looking for a Job? 8 Things You Can Do Now to Land Your Next Position | Get Old
Oh, this article resonated with me quite a bit, and understanding that I know several people who fit into this age category and dilemma, I thought I’d share it. There are some good tips in here.
What do you think? Do you have any tips to add? Include them in the comments below.
–techcommgeekmom
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As someone who changed jobs last year in my late 50s, I can vouch for each one of these 8 tips. I especially like the last two: keep up with technology (on a macro scale), so that potential employers know you’re up on, and comfortable with, the various tools; and prepare for each interview, especially by being able to show how you solved problems that would relate to the job in question.