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What the Latest Hiring Trends Mean for Job Hunters

A career coach's take on the Indeed.com conference for recruiting talent

JUNE 5, 2018 | By Nancy Collamer

Facebook May Have Kept Older Workers From Seeing Job Ads

New allegations say Facebook's tools and algorithms intensified targeting effects

MAY 31, 2018 | By Peter Gosselin

4 Steps to Build a Skills List When Job Hunting

Putting the right skills in your resume builds your credibility as an applicant

MAY 30, 2018 | By Akshay Gupta

‘Your Next Avenue’ Podcast Episode 9: Over 50, Unemployed, ‘Faking Normal’

A chat about resilience and second acts with author Elizabeth White

MAY 25, 2018 | By The Editors

‘Your Next Avenue’ Podcast Episode 8: The New Rules of Work After 50

Advice from George Schofield, author of 'How Do I Get There From Here?'

MAY 15, 2018 | By The Editors

When Should You Work for Free?

Advice from the author of '50 Ways to Get a Job'

MAY 14, 2018 | By Dev Aujla

2 Nifty Disruptors Helping Older People Get Jobs

The out-of-the-box hiring methods of Tilr and WAHVE

MAY 8, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

‘Your Next Avenue’ Podcast Episode 7: Why People 50+ Don’t Get Hired

Author Ilana Gershon on the big problems with the job-hunting system

MAY 1, 2018 | By The Editors

A Great New Way to Find a Side Hustle

The Sidehusl.com site has the lowdown on moneymaking opportunities

MAY 1, 2018 | By Nancy Collamer

‘Your Next Avenue’ Season 1, Episode 7 Podcast Notes

Interview with Ilana Gershon: Why People 50+ Don't Find Work

MAY 1, 2018

The Right Way to Follow Up After a Job Interview

3 common mistakes to avoid, plus advice about thank-you notes

APRIL 19, 2018 | By Sylvia Giltner

Your Next Avenue: Season 1, Episode 6 Podcast Notes

Interview with Lori Rassas: Age Discrimination and 50+ Job Hunters

APRIL 17, 2018

‘Your Next Avenue’ Podcast Episode 6: Age Discrimination

Advice for 50+ job hunters from employment lawyer and author Lori Rassas

APRIL 17, 2018 | By The Editors

Why Unemployment Insurance Isn’t Working

Only 27 percent of people who are out of work get unemployment benefits

APRIL 16, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

‘Your Next Avenue’ Podcast Episode 5: Finding Meaningful Work

Lawyer turned chocolatier Shawn Askinosie on how you can do it

APRIL 3, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Your Next Avenue: Season 1, Episode 5 Podcast Notes

Interview with Shawn Askinosie: Finding Meaningful Work After 50

APRIL 3, 2018

Your Next Avenue: Season 1, Episode 4 Podcast Notes

Interview with Marci Alboher: Launching an Encore Career

MARCH 20, 2018

‘Your Next Avenue’ Podcast Episode 4: Encore Careers

Encore career expert Marci Alboher on how to launch yours

MARCH 20, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

How LinkedIn Groups Can Help You Get a Job

This career coach says the Groups tool is valuable, but often overlooked

MARCH 5, 2018 | By Nancy Collamer

Job Services That Help People 50+ Find Work

More and more are popping up. Here's a look at a few.

FEBRUARY 28, 2018 | By Kerry Hannon

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How His Stint in Acute Care Connected My Dad and Me

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