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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.
Hey Gen X, What’s Your Plan?
Despite being known for adaptability and a pragmatic approach to life, many Gen Xers find themselves woefully underprepared for retirement, with average savings falling far short of the recommended amount for a comfortable post-work life. Raised as “latchkey kids” and witnesses to significant societal changes, we Gen Xers developed a strong sense of self-reliance and a value for work-life balance. However, these traits have not translated into financial security for many. That means that many of my fellow Xers will need to work longer than they probably want to. If you are a Gen Xer on the hunt for a new job, you know how daunting that challenge can be. Your experience is valuable, but at the same time, ageism is a very real issue. Here are some tips to help you compete in today’s ever-changing job market….
An impending wave of retirement—what does that mean for you?
One of the surprising side effects of the pandemic has been an increase in retirement rates among Americans aged 55 to 65. The pandemic has accelerated many pre-existing trends, such as flexible working arrangements, a preference for online shopping, and the sunsetting of careers….
What we learned from the crazy train that has been 2020
There’s no way around it. This year has been one for the history books. This has been a trying year for sure, the most difficult on record for many, if not most of us. But there have been many important lessons we have learned about managing our careers and our lives this past year….
Is it too late to start over?
Life is a series of changes, not a constant along a continuum. Conventional wisdom posits that it is too late to change careers in your 50s. There are multiple examples of people making extraordinary advancements and changes in their careers in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. For women, in particular, having, or wanting, to redefine oneself in midlife is not uncommon at all….
Are life experience degrees impressive to employers?
Dear Deb: I only completed one year of college due to lack of funding. Also, I was successful in my part-time sales position and ultimately, that became a career which has provided an excellent income. Now, I feel deficient because I don’t have a degree. I have researched the possibility of getting a life experience…