7 Job Interview Questions You Should Never Ask
Interviewing for a job is unnerving. Even people who have a lot of self-confidence feel vulnerable to some degree. That’s because when you’re being judged, every nuance counts. See also: Tough job interview questions you should ask While you’re keenly focused on putting your best foot forward and asking smart and sometimes tough questions, it’s [...]
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Tough Job Interview Questions You Should Ask
Much of what makes a great job interview is intuitive. It’s chemistry between two people. When it comes to that point in the interview when you’re asked if you have any questions, you have a final chance to make a lasting impression. Obvious questions might make it seem like you aren’t that interested. Simple ones make it [...]
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Jobs That Make People Feel and Look Good
If you take to heart the age-old advice that it feels good when you make someone else feel better, you might just want to consider one of these five jobs. They offer flexible hours and can be on a full- or part-time basis. More important, the majority of these fields are expected to see from [...]
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5 Ways to Talk to Your Boss About Being Happier at Work
There are plenty of ways you can lose satisfaction in your job. You may have outgrown your position and feel you’re overqualified. You’re stuck in a rut, bored by the day-to-day routine. Or you’re angry and frustrated at not getting the opportunities and accolades you’ve earned. Take a breath. You can get things back on [...]
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5 Jobs in Demand for 50-Plus Workers
Looking for a new job in 2013? I examined a variety of reliable sources to see where jobs are plentiful for 50-plus workers. Here are five jobs you might want to consider. Pay ranges, which will vary based on factors such as experience and where you live, are primarily derived from U.S. Department of Labor data. 1. [...]
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Great Jobs For Everyone 50+ and Kerry in Rappahannock News
For many people, the thought of getting older sparks fears of potential job discrimination, retirement uncertainty, as well as aches and pains. But for three part-time Rappahannock County residents who are 50-plus years old – Kerry Hannon, Beverly Jones and Elizabeth Isele – getting older is an exciting process that opens up many new opportunities. [...]
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6 Ways to Jump-Start Your Job Search
The year finishes fast. November slips past in the blink of an eye. The holidays race in with a whirl of celebrations, shopping and travel. Then the inevitable moment arrives when we pause and, with determination, plan for the New Year, with a list of goals and a dollop of dreams. If you’re in the market for a new job— either [...]
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The Wall Street Journal Calls Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ a “Must Read”
WORKING IT “Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy…and Pays the Bills” by AARP columnist Kerry Hannon is a must read for anyone mulling what kind of work will work for you in the next phase of your life. Ms. Hannon scopes out the pluses and minuses across a wide [...]
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Retired 50+ Workers Should Build Fitness And Network
Forty-six weeks out of the year, Bob Dunn is just an older man with a white beard. But around Thanksgiving, he transforms. At the Sooner Mall in Norman, Okla., they call him Santa Claus. Dunn greets lines of eager youngsters and their parents. It isn’t always easy. Kids have thrown up on his velvet suit. [...]
A collection of 65 essays that provides practical and entertaining advice about how to create a fulfilling retirement. The royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to cancer research.
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