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Month: November 2015

Job Seeking Over 50: It Doesn’t Have To Be Miserable

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Lorraine

The average duration of unemployment for those over 55 is one year, compared with seven months for someone younger. Ouch. Many say that age discrimination is to blame. While proving any kind of discrimination is inherently difficult, we all know it exists. I’ve coached a handful of clients in this situation and each has shared […]

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Networking: What It Is (And Isn’t)

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Lorraine

It seems like the word networking has become synonymous with LinkedIn. While LinkedIn certainly can be a platform for that, it’s not what comes to my mind when I think of real, effective networking. So let’s get one thing clear: this article is not about how many LinkedIn connections you have. In fact, real networking […]

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Switching Gears: How To Approach Changing Careers

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Lorraine

There comes a time in almost every career when you have to change directions. You have to take a step back in order to take a step forward. Maybe you have reached a ceiling in your current position and you’re no longer growing. Or, maybe you’ve simply lost your passion for what you’re doing and […]

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