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Monday, 26 May 2008 |
By Kim Kirmmse Toth
 So, you are tired of the same old job and are ready to make some changes. That seems like a pretty fair request! You've probably been doing the same job for at least a decade by now. Or maybe you've been moving around a lot just searching for that perfect one.
Either way, you know it in your heart, its time to do something different, make some changes. Maybe you could even find something you love and can be passionate about. Wouldn't that be a wonderful thing? What a novel idea!
You have heard so many times this is your time, your bonus years, and your chance to work at a job or career that is designed just for you.
So, where do you begin? Start by asking yourself some basic questions. Get yourself and pencil and paper and let's get going.
Know yourself: What are your values? Let these guide you when you choose your new work. You must be able to identify these at |
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Sunday, 25 May 2008 |
By Tony Jacowski
Going through an interview session with the younger generation can certainly present an entirely different set of problems for baby boomers. However, there's no need for older job seekers to get disheartened so easily. In addition to older employees having more job experience, there is also the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
According to the Act, any kind of employment discrimination against those over 40 is illegal. Listed below are a few common interview questions based on age - and some helpful tips on how to answer or avoid them tactfully.
Addressing Retirement Issues
Questions relating to your retirement or future career plans are usually asked to candidates to determine whether the job will be used as a bridge to fill in retirement gaps. The question "what are your expectations from the job a few years down the line" is another way of asking the same question.
No matter how the interviewer puts the question, be sure that you tackle it gracefully. While it would be better to discuss the retirement issue honestly, you also need to convince the interviewer that you are looking forward to long term |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 May 2008 )
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