A really good post on educational resources for mid-life and beyond: Go here.
By CathyG
Job Search: Being bold rarely works, even today…
Good article in the WSJ about over-eager job searchers. Some career books tell you to jump in with both feet. No answer to an email or snail mail resume? Just show up in person. But as this article points out, companies evaluate you on whether you will be a good team member. If you’re showing […]
How Twitter Posts Have Led to Job Loss (True stories!)
This post is funny but also sad. Read it here. When we’re frustrated with ANYthing it’s all too easy to turn to Twitter and share. I would suggest instead sending a private email (using gmail) to someone who has absolutely no connection to your job: a friend in a totally different field, a family member […]
Job search for your mid-life career: Relating to the Hiring Decision-Makers
When I work with clients or create ebooks, I typically advise, “When an interview is over, it’s done.” I do recommend a certain amount of follow-up. Perhaps you could write a note or call to say something, “I just wanted to know where you are in your process.” These days, when so much business is […]
Shopping for an Online MBA Degree Program
Career changers often ask me how to choose an online degree. I’ve never taken a degree online but have taught in several programs that are 100% online or that have an online component. (1) Decide whether you really need another degree. I like to tell the story of a student who was taking courses when […]
15 career change blogs to investigate
Well, this blog isn’t there, but you already know about it, right? So go here and decide which blogs you would like to follow. I recommend tracking many different sources of career advice; After awhile you start to get a sense of which one’s got the goods and which one’s got the fluff. I like […]