Have you been told that you’re overqualified for a position when you’re the perfect fit? Recently, I wrote an article,
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Boomers, Correspondence, Job Search, Resumes
“I’m concerned that you’re overqualified for this position.” Too many of my mid-life job seeking clients have heard
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Employers are looking for employees that have the specific skills sets required for a position. The best way to demonstrate
Many people who want to transition from their current career to a new job or career field have put their
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Boomers’ resumes have changed over the last two years. In the past experts advised including all of your qualifications on
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What is a Gremlin? He or she is the one that whispers negative messages in your ear: “You’re too old,
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Control the things you can. Quit obsessing over the bad news. Yes, the economy is a mess, the job market
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I recently posted an article entitled “Are you as Courageous as a Baby Squirrel”? Many readers sent in very thoughtful
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One of my clients asked me today what it means when an employer expresses concern that you’re overqualified. The answer
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For experienced professionals, one of the most dreaded questions is “What are your salary expectations?” There is a lot of
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If you haven’t conducted a job search in the last few years, the rules are very different. Although interviews come
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By the time many of my clients reach 50 or above they have experienced a lay-off, extended unemployment, intermittent work
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It takes courage and the willingness to accept responsibility to succeed in today’s job market. For many of us, this
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The job search has been described as a series of “no’s” followed by a “yes”. In other words, rejection is
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You may have the greatest 30-second elevator speech in the world, but it’s how and when you use your this
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What is personal career branding? Personal Branding has been referred to as Self-packaging. It’s capturing the personal and professional qualities
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My experienced clients often have questions regarding the best tools to address issues unique to the 50+ Job Seeker. Many
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