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Best Mid-life Career Change Tips

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Best Mid-life Career Change Tips

Mid-life Career Change Tips

Making a mid-life career change is a little tougher because of family and financial commitments. But, with the right amount of preparation, you can shift gears and do what you love. Here are some tips that will help you figure out how to change careers:

Know this is what you want. If you are simply bored with your job, then a career change might not be right for you. Unhappiness with your job should not be the primary motivator for a career change. Instead, you should want to pursue a dream that you have had for a long time. [Read more…] about Best Mid-life Career Change Tips

Turning 13 Most Overused Resume Phrases to Achievement Statements

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How to make the best resume?

Learn how to make the best resume by adding life to your statements. BoomersNextStep has tips on turning overused resume phrases to achievement statements.

Is your resume full of fluff or strong achievement statements?

During a long career most people demonstrate many examples of strength and courage, go beyond expectations, achieve goals and show excellence in numerous skills. So why, when it comes time to writing a resume, do so many people use words that tell the reader very little about what they have actually achieved?

Your resume is your marketing tool

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5 Ways to Fight Age Discrimination in Employment of Baby Boomers

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How can you fight age discrimination in employment against baby boomers?

The job market is hard for just about anyone.  It’s  even more challenging for those who are considered to be the “baby boomers”. Being over the age of 50 and trying to compete with individuals who are significantly younger is challenging at best. Age discrimination in employment of baby boomers happen and all we can do is equip ourselves with knowledge about our rights.

On one hand, a lot of people who fall into this category have the years of experience required. On the other, because of their age, some employers may assume that they may not have some of the recent education, technological insight and/or level of energy and passion they is required for certain positions; therefore, many end up being looked over. And yes, sometimes that is simultaneous with being discriminated against.

So, if you’re over 50 and you’re looking for a new position and you would like some ideas on how to be able to avoid being “judged by your demographic”, we have five helpful tips that can take you from “We’ll let you know” to “You’re hired!”

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How bad is it to carry debt in retirement?

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How bad is it to carry debt in retirement?

How to Prevent Carrying Debt in Retirement?

There’s no denying that the baby boom generation has left a lasting impact on the world. This generation has spent the last several decades as the leaders of almost every industry, and continue to play major roles in politics, entertainment, science, agriculture, medicine and pretty much any other market you can think of.

But as this decade rolls on, millions of boomers are getting ready for retirement. Whether you can’t wait to hang up your work clothes and sail off into the sunset or you feel like they’ll have to drag you away from your work kicking and screaming, there’s no stopping Father Time. So now you’ve got to focus on how the rest of your life will play out, and you obviously want it to be as comfortable as possible.

Planning in advance to manage debt in retirement

As you enter retirement money becomes a larger issue, and keeping expenses down is a crucial step. You’ve got to get rid of debt to make sure that the money you do have coming in isn’t used up without contributing to your life.

Here are a few ideas to help boomers prevent carrying debt into retirement. [Read more…] about How bad is it to carry debt in retirement?

Get a Job: The Do’s and Don’ts of Calling to Check the Status of Your Job Application

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How to follow up on job application?

The Do’s and Don’ts of Calling to Job on Your Job Application

Have you recently made a job application, perhaps many job applications, online or in person?

When you are seeking a new job be aware that small mistakes can make the difference between success and failure in your job search. For more help have a look at our many posts, taking you from career change decision making through job search and resume writing to interview skills.

Has your job application lead to an interview?

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5 Tips for Baby Boomers on How to Stay Healthy

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5 Tips for Baby Boomers on How to Stay Healthy

How to Stay Healthy

As you get older, it gets much easier for those minor aches and pains to build up and break you down. There’s no shame in it. We live decades longer today than we used to thanks to modern medical breakthroughs. But a longer life doesn’t always automatically mean a healthier one. The baby boom generation has been integral on the international stage for the past four decades. But now the majority of this great group are knocking on retirement’s door. It’s never too late to take the steps that will help guarantee a high quality of life well into your twilight. Here are five tips on how to stay healthy for baby boomers. [Read more…] about 5 Tips for Baby Boomers on How to Stay Healthy

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