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Starting a New Career

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An older woman taking an online class. Next Avenue, continuing education, career change

Think You Are Too Old to Start Over?

Whether it's going back to school, or entering a new field, don't underestimate what you will bring to the role — and what you'll learn
November 25, 2022
A small business owner who is in his 50s standing confidently inside his shop. Next Avenue, getting a job in your 50s

How to Take Control of Your Career After 50

Advice from expert Kerry Hannon, who has just published a book on this
April 27, 2022
A husband and wife wearing formal attire and smiling. Next Avenue, bereavement, grief, widow

After Widowhood Comes a Second Act with Purpose

What I learned after my husband’s death helped me build a business to help others handle their own myriad of tasks
March 7, 2022
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A woman standing in front of a shelf filled with picture books. Next Avenue

Picture Books Tell the Story for Three Second-Act Writers

For each of these women, writing for children has become a labor of love
January 31, 2022
Close up photo of a book. Next Avenue, second career, writer

My Second Act: Bestselling Novelist

If you'd like to write novels for your second act, here's what to know
October 7, 2021
Sibe-by-side photos of two voice artists. Next Avenue, voice artist

So, You Want to Be a Voice Artist

How to get started, what it will cost and the fun you could have
October 5, 2021
A row of assisted living homes on a sunny day. Next Avenue, senior living, independent living

Why I'm Getting My Master's in Senior Living at 25

The senior living industry is ripe for new ideas and an evolution
September 23, 2021
A career coach standing in front of a white board. Next Avenue, career coach, jobs, getting hired

How to Get the Most Out of a Career Coach

Smart tips on finding, and working with, a career coach
September 17, 2021
Pat Pattison wearing a yellow vest on an airport tarmac. Next Avenue, social media

How I Became a Social Media Influencer and TV Travel Host at 65

6 tips if you want to become a content creator, too
August 23, 2021
desk with laptop, calendar, coffee and vase of flowers, jobs, Next Avenue

My 28-Year Job Search

How I finally found my calling and you can recognize yours
March 11, 2021
Filmmaker Mike Kravinsky

How These Entrepreneurs Are Pivoting in the Pandemic

Owners of a bakery, a midlifers' resort, a market and a film company flip the switch
October 2, 2020
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