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Job Hunting in Uncertain Times

9 ways to stand out as the best candidate when companies are hiring in a lay-off-centric economy
May 10, 2023
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What You Need to Know to Land a Job in 2023

With the unemployment rate near record lows, the odds favor job seekers — especially those with the right skills (but not necessarily a college degree). Here are 5 top trends.
February 15, 2023
A woman working at a temp job on her laptop. Next Avenue, job search

Quitting My Job and Temping Gives Me An Edge

Change is exhilarating, empowering and enlightening — I learned that some companies are nice places to work
October 3, 2022
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6 Lessons Job Seekers Can Learn from Wordle

A career coach finds wisdom in a popular online word game
August 24, 2022
A retired woman looking for a part-time job. Next Avenue, retirement, part-time job

Jumpstart Your Search for a Part-Time Job in Retirement

5 tips for seeking work that stimulates, satisfies or just pays the bills
April 29, 2022
An older adult entering a store with a now hiring sign in the window. Next Avenue, job market 2022

What You Need to Know About the Job Market in 2022

5 tips on moving your career forward in the year ahead
February 18, 2022
An gig worker driving an uber car. Next Avenue

To Gig or Not to Gig?

After four years as a gig worker, I'm wondering: How can something that looks so good feel so bad?
December 20, 2021
A woman sitting on a bench with the ocean in front of her. Next Avenue, unemployed, can't retire, too young retire

Unemployed, But Too Young to Retire

The growing problem facing women in their 50s and 60s
December 14, 2021
An older adult waiting for the bus next to a now hiring sign. Next Avenue, older workers not getting hired

5 Reasons Older Adults Aren't Getting Hired

Why the jobs picture is complicated for them, and how one woman is skilling up
December 6, 2021
An age friendly employer and business owner having a work meeting. Next Avenue

5 Ways to Find an Age-Friendly Employer

Advice for job hunters in their 50s and 60s
November 1, 2021
A person wearing scrubs standing in a park. Next Avenue, direct care workers, direct care workforce, staff shortages

A Missed Opportunity for the Direct Care Workforce

Pandemic upheaval across the U.S. workforce hasn’t brought badly-needed paid caregivers into the field
October 20, 2021
An illustration of an AI robot. Next Avenue, hidden workers, AI hiring

What's Keeping Family Caregivers and the Long-Term Unemployed From Getting Hired

The big problem in today's hiring system and how job seekers can get around it
September 30, 2021
People lined up outside a brick building for unemployment. Next Avenue, laid off, lay-offs

A Tale of My Two Layoffs

This time, at age 54, I'm not a cupcake
September 13, 2021
A woman negotiating her pay over a video call with her boss. Next Avenue, equal wages, pay gap women

5 Ways Women Can Negotiate for Higher Pay

A former HR pro offers advice on knowing your value and getting the salary you deserve
August 26, 2021
A woman looking stressed while working from home. Next Avenue, hybrid work

How Job Seekers Can Spot Potentially Toxic Hybrid Workplaces

The questions to ask before taking a hybrid job you'll regret
August 10, 2021
A middle aged woman having a virtual job interview. Job, jobs, interview advice, Next Avenue

How to Boost the Odds You'll Get a New Job

Advice from 'The Job Closer' author on resumes, LinkedIn, networking and job interviews
May 20, 2021
Woman sitting at table on a virtual job interview, career, Next Avenue

The Best Ways to Get a Job in 2021

3 recommendations from experts at the Career Thought Leaders' symposium
April 1, 2021
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