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First Two Steps to New Employment

Cher Forman - October 14, 2011

Follow these two simple steps to start your successful job search

Resume Musts

Deb McClanahan - June 17, 2011

A few quick notes from a Recruiter about what they like and don´t like to see in a resume submitted to them for consideration.

What is special about OurExperienceCounts.com?

Cher Forman - May 5, 2011

I keep hearing about ourexperiencecounts.com as a good place to help with my career plan? What’s so special about your website? How does it differ from other sites directed at more experienced workers?

Identify Your Values

Leia Francisco - April 15, 2011

Identifying your top values powers up your job search. Whether you are seeking a job or a complete career plan change, make sure to assess the driving values in your life right now. - Values are the guiding principles that help us choose our actions. When you are living your values, you are joyful and whole. If your values conflict with the values inherent in a work situation, you may experience conflict, unhappiness, and even illness.

Little Work? A Big Transition Is Possible!

Patrice Payne - February 23, 2011

“There´s little work out there these days. I´m never gonna make it to the big time at this rate.” I hear this from fellow distressed older workers all the time. How do you make the transition from [...]

Targets - Brainstorming Target Organizations

Gene Nokes - February 17, 2011

The process of targeting is all about creating choices for yourself. It requires some creative thinking that only you can do. Targeting helps you focus your search to those areas of most interest to you.

My First Job Search in 30 Years

David Goldstein - February 10, 2011

Need a new gig? A lighthearted look at some crucial “shoulds” from a experienced worker who is a quick study.

Targets: What Are They?

Gene Nokes - February 8, 2011

[...]  I asked the question, “What is your job search strategy for Q1?"   As I went around the room to each person, one fellow said that he had been searching on-line for openings and working with recruiters. This answer is a red flag for me, because this kind of passive job search really depends on the luck of finding an appropriate posting or is dependent on recruiters to do the work. It is a very passive method for doing a job search. 

What are the Top Three Things I Need to Pay Attention to in My Job Search?

Cher Forman - January 25, 2011

What are the Top Three Things I Need to Pay Attention to in My Job Search?

The curious case of William P. - Part 01

Gene Nokes - January 24, 2011

Follow the story of William P., an out of work, published, Microbiologist who is currently working the check out counter at a hardware store where Gene, a professional Career Coach, happened to meet him and helped get him headed down the right path.

The Importance of Networking For the Experienced Worker

Jeff Winters - January 21, 2011

You are 52 years old and you have just been informed that your job has been eliminated because the Company is downsizing. You’ve worked there for the last 14 years and have not considered changing jobs. Sometimes that decision gets made for us. What now?

Job Search Commitment

Gene Nokes - January 13, 2011

 Many people in our demographic who decide that they want to continue working after retirement lay a lot of eggs

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