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Age Discrimination and The Job Market

Age discrimination is just as ugly as any other form of prejudice, bruising the human soul and spirit. It reaps its damage in its own quiet way, except that lately, response to age discrimination hasn’t been quite so quiet. Baby boomers are reacting to it like the women of the 1970s who burned their bras and roared for the right to have rights. As more and more baby boomers enter the job market, many are finding the voice of protest, and backed by the law, they are losing no time in fighting back against the bad guys. Some of this … Continue reading →

The Job Interview and Uncomfortable Questions

One sticky moment in any interview situation is when the potential employer looks at you and asks about those five years in between your last two jobs. Unless you spent them in Folsom Prison (and even if you did), the best approach is to be honest but not necessarily tell all there is to tell. If this seems a contradiction in terms, allow me to assure you it isn’t. The art of side-step walks a very thin line to be sure, but it is a line nevertheless. You have to tell the truth; there’s no way out. So what to … Continue reading →

The Art of The Interview: Some Things Not To Do

Whether you are about to be interviewed by a vampire, former king of France or just the run-of-the-mill office personnel manager, there are some things that you should never do. While some of these tips might seem as obvious as not sitting for an length of time on the railroad tracks, you would be surprised at how many of the following things have actually been committed by either people I know or people I read about (that may have been committed). So a word to the wise and avoid the following if you can. 1. Never bring your dog or … Continue reading →

Are Resume Writing Services Necessary?

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When I was looking for a job a while back, I realized my resume would not suffice. It had been several years since I had applied for work, having been at home raising children. I knew a revamp was in order, only I wasn’t sure where to start. I began looking for websites with resume resources and information, and I kept running into the same problem. Most websites I came across gave only vague information while promoting their resume writing services. Are resume writing services necessary? After all, if your spelling, grammar, and punctuation are not up to par, it … Continue reading →

Blended Families

People need people, even people who have been hurt or even traumatized by a broken relationship. Many people who have gone through a breakup return to dating and long term relationships. Deciding when to date again after divorce is a personal decision that should be made carefully. Most experts agree that after the ending of a long, serious relationship such as marriage, it is best to wait at least 1-2 years before beginning to date again so that the wounds of the break up may be healed. When dating, it is advised that you again wait one to two years … Continue reading →

The Temp Agency: What I Liked About It

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In looking for flexibility in employment, I found temp agencies tend to be a great option. When first on my own and seeking employment, I thought I’d stop into our local Kelly Services. I was interviewed quickly and called with a position within a couple days. Assignments given varied from a week to indefinitely. For entry level work, the wages paid were competitive. I felt it was a great opportunity to meet other people, and learn a bit about how various companies work. If you need certain days off, you can let your manager know that you will not be … Continue reading →

Going Back to Work after Placement

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Many times nowadays, mothers find themselves having to return to work when their maternity leave is up. Sometimes this is due to a desire to continue in their career or, in some cases, moms feel they just need a break. More often I hear there is a need financially for the mother to return to work in addition to her husband. With single parent adoptions, there is commonly no other option than to work. Returning to work after placement of your new family member is a very debatable subject. When you give birth to your child, it probably won’t have … Continue reading →

Why Would Anyone Become An Insurance Agent?

As a retired insurance agent I don’t remember one time where I sold a policy and heard the clients say, “Oh, this purchase was so wonderful let’s go out to dinner and celebrate.” I did have a few high risk drivers who had to provide proof of auto insurance I was able to make happy by finding insurance they were eligible to purchase. The closest thing to “celebrating insurance customers” were those young drivers who had already wracked up a few speeding tickets. I am sure car salespeople, and real estate agents have watched as their clients signed on the … Continue reading →

Career Planning: Choosing Work That Fits You

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Finding a career path that suits your personality is important. After all, how many people do you know that complain they don’t enjoy their job? I know of several, and in most cases, those people were thrown into their careers because either it was the first thing that came along, or out of necessity. I’m a firm believer in purposely choosing your career. While work may always seem like work, with the right choice it is entirely possible to enjoy yourself while performing your job. Feeling a sense of satisfaction at the end of your workday can lead to a … Continue reading →

Working at Home: Setting Boundaries

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Working from home can be liberating and fun, but it can also be a challenge. Finding time to complete your daily tasks is hard enough when you’re away from home, not having to constantly be faced with personal issues around the home that need to be dealt with. In addition, family members may not fully understand the importance of what you do when you get to do it sitting at your dining room table wearing your fuzzy robe and bunny slippers. Whether you are an Independent Contractor for an offsite company, or you own and operate a full-fledged business from … Continue reading →