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Job Search Help to Your New Career in Information Technology

Cher Forman - February 6, 2012

Belle is 51 and ready to embark on the final chapter of her career with a move to Information Technology. She needs some job search help to know how to find his new job, and, by the way, how will she know if a new employer will pay her tuition expense?

Retirement Forces Difficult Choices

Marilyn Degodny Winters - February 1, 2012

My husband, Randy, and I must make a difficult choice. Now that we are both retired and living on a fixed income, we have to choose between taking a trip to see my children who are moving to Scottsdale or replacing the flooring in our home. We have the savings to do one or the other, but not both right now.

Ask Jeff - Should I Incorporate

Ask - Jeff Winters - January 23, 2012

HOW JAN GOT THE JOB, FOR ME!

Patrice Payne - January 20, 2012

You all remember my good friend, Jan. Unemployed for a period of time lasting much longer than she ever wanted, she hung in there; got a job, lost a job and finally landed the job she really wanted. I think of Jan’s tenacity often and because we’re friends, I chat with her occasionally about my frustrations with unemployment.

Life Lessons Learned in Retirement

Marilyn Degodny Winters - January 13, 2012

My husband is a stubborn man. I always knew how disciplined he was, but once you are at home with someone every day, you really see a person’s true colors. The reason I am bringing this up is due to a recent home improvement project that has been put off for the last two years. We have needed to

How Older Women Can Make the Most of Life Transitions

Leia Francisco - January 11, 2012

Life transitions can deepen our wisdom and broaden our horizons. By “transitions,” I mean your responses to life changes that affect your roles, perceptions, and situations in significant ways. Job loss, changes in health, a geographic move, death of a loved one, a new career, shifts within a family—all these can create strong emotional reactions that alter your thinking and functioning.

New Year’s Thoughts from a Silicon Valley HeadHunter

Deb McClanahan - January 6, 2012

Think about how much has changed in your workplace – Some of the things I come up with: [...]

Ask Jeff - Lease negotiating

Ask - Jeff Winters - January 4, 2012

I am negotiating the lease for a building that will become the dance studio I want to open. I have never negotiated a commercial lease before and I’m a little confused. What should I know about that can help me better protect my interests and pocket book

Don’t Buy into Age Myths

Gene Nokes - January 2, 2012

I recently had the pleasure of attending a job search lecture from Dick Bolles, the author of “What Color is Your Parachute – 2011” at a local Northern California Church.  Many people that have had to look for a job over the past 30+ years remember “What Color is Your Parachute” as a very significant book that basically taught us all about job searches. What most people don’t know is that Dick updates his book every year to keep it current with the times. And believe me, he keeps up with the times far better than most of us.  Dick Bolles’ top three tips for job seekers over 50 are:

Retirement Allows Worry Free Travel

Marilyn Degodny Winters - December 26, 2011

Last year I finally became eligible for three weeks of vacation time at my former job. Unfortunately because of my health issues I needed to give up my career a few months later and I never got the chance to enjoy that long awaited perk. Now I am on a permanent “vacation”; it’s called retirement.

Ask Jeff - How do you open your own business

Ask - Jeff Winters - December 7, 2011

I am seriously considering starting my own business by opening a tropical fish store. It has been a hobby of mine for many years and I am very knowledgeable and I am passionate about the hobby. How should I begin?

Dream Job or Reality Show?

Patrice Payne - December 5, 2011

It’s 4pm, the tea is brewed, the snack is plated, and I’m ready to watch one of America’s top rated daytime TV talk shows. Today’s topic is: “Actors take on their dream jobs…” Actors? Dream Jobs? Gee, for me, being employed as an actor would be a dream job and I certainly wouldn’t dream of working at a real job! But, is the thought of being a Hollywood superstar merely a dream for the unemployed? Statistically speaking, the fastest growing

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