tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post5957008308202944005..comments2023-10-29T08:21:59.448-07:00Comments on Gen Plus -- Reinventing 50 Plus: On Finding Employment After FiftyJanet Spiegelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09961557186626609411noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-60884665417200992162007-03-28T09:42:00.000-07:002007-03-28T09:42:00.000-07:00Hi Wendy!Great advice, as always! It is tough to f...Hi Wendy!<BR/><BR/>Great advice, as always! It is tough to find work after fifty, and it seems that we’re still a way off from the long-expected talent crisis that will usher unemployed Boomers back into the workforce. So, creativity is key!<BR/><BR/>And as Juan has pointed out, so is relationship building! I would add these tips: <BR/><BR/>- Figure out who’s in your network, take an interest in their success, and determine what you can do for them in the process of getting them to help you.<BR/><BR/>- Don’t ask people “who’s hiring” or if they can pass along your resume; rather, ask them for guidance and for referrals to get advice or information to help with your career transition. It helps to use a target list of companies that are attractive and would hire people with your talents; as Juan says, this is about networking your way into companies.<BR/><BR/>- Get involved with a networking organization and make it your business to help people in their search -- this can include resume reviews and other feedback, and especially should include helping others make networking connections. And yes, to Juan’s point, being active in professional organization can get you considered for a job has not been posted.<BR/><BR/>- If there seemed to be rapport during an interview, then go beyond thank you notes. Pick up the phone and make an effort to build new relationships with folks you connect with in the process – even if you didn’t get the job. <BR/><BR/>- Sign up with a temp agency and take assignments, as this is a good way to meet company insiders while showing what you can do.<BR/><BR/>- Volunteer as a way of meeting people and developing relationships while proving your value.<BR/><BR/>What you know is the baseline and gets you in the game, but it’s the relationship building (and the reputation you develop) that sets you apart and helps you win the position.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-60008712682544226772007-03-27T11:04:00.000-07:002007-03-27T11:04:00.000-07:00Unfortunately, age discrimination is all too preva...Unfortunately, age discrimination is all too prevalent in our society. Many companies believe that younger workers are cheaper and more productive-- neither of which can be substantiated with any evidence. <BR/><BR/>Wendy is 100% correct. You need to diversity your sources and means of job searching. Don't restrict yourself to only online sites and just the big boards. Network your way into the companies you are interested in working for and get involved with local chapters of professional associations you may be associated with. This way you can uncover some of the unpublished jobs that are out there and hopefully get a jump on other candidates for an interview. Good Luck!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.diversityjobs.com" REL="nofollow">workplace diversity</A>BigManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13810830692962601792noreply@blogger.com