3. 3
Do I have any Saboteur (s) ?
ïŒ Negative influences
âą Internal or external.
ïŒ Past employment hurts
âą FiredâŠ.etc..
ïŒ Lacks self-confidence
âą To compete in todayâs job market.
ïŒ Iâm Over â50â
âą If you see your age as a problem, then the
interviewer will too.
ïŒ Do I know my âMarketing Brandâ
âą strengths/weaknesses.
âą (Show that you are the solution to the problem)
ïŒ OtherâŠâŠ.. ?
4. Changes in -
Job Search
Approach
(post-recession)
1) Passive job searching is no
longer an option.
2) Fewer jobs mean more
competition.
3) Mistakes, even minor, are not
tolerated.
4) Social Media is the new
recruiting tool.
5) Customization is critical.
6) Networking is more important
than ever.
By CareerBuilder , Posted Jan 31st 2012 @ 9:33AM By Debra Auerbach
5. H T T P : / / W W W . Y O U T U B E . C O M / W A T C H ? V = T D N H E Y P B P B Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOUeHPS8A8g
7. Job Seekers
Over 50 Older Job seekers are facing a
greater challenge in todayâs job
market --- because;
1. many, many years of experiences
ï¶ higher pay $$ requirements
2. older workers are viewed
ï¶ as less competitive
3. outdated experience
ï¶ having outdated skills
o more knowledge
o more experienced
In many cases
THIS ----
ï¶ have not helped in finding
ï¶ employment any faster.
9. Age Signals to an Employer
1. Contact Details
Todayâs Resumes are usually completed with
contact information
o name
o address
o and other modes of communication.
OLD SCHOOL
a. e-mail can signify age --
molly55@aol.com
b. Using one of the first emails
@aol.com
c. labeling the parts of the
resume and cover letter â
Telephone: (203) 238-3688
Fax: (203) 624-1493
E-mail: asmith.ctwbs@ct.gov
d. Not having an email or
LinkedIn address/documents
Tip:
ï± contact information on your
resume and cover letter
ï± MUST be CURRENT.
10. 2. Education
While you should list degree(s)
obtained
â do not include the year.
That information can be supplied to an
employer if it is needed later on..
Tip:
ï± Include the degree Type
ï± Institution you attended
ï± city and state of the institution
ï± DO NOT put the date attended
Age signals to an Employer
Education can be
particularly important
to an employer
ï¶ depending on the type of
organization.
ï¶ and the position you are
applying for.
11. 4. ExperienceâŠ..
Most employers focus on the recent experiences...
a. Your recent 10 to 15 years of work experience
ï§ Relevant to the job you're applying for.
b. Experience over 15 years can be listed on the
resume in this manner -
ï§ Other Experiences â or -
ï§ (relevant experience)
Tip:
ï± summarize without giving dates.
Age signal to an Employer
12. Work Experience
Is valuable and impressive on your resume
ï¶ if the information is presented and laid out effectively
using the CURRENT industry key-words.
TIP:
Use the RIGHT Resume Format --
ï± Functional, chronological
ï± or non-traditional
Age signals to an Employer
14. To help list your accomplishments - think of a time when
you:
ï Increased profits
ï Reduced costs
ï Reduced errors
ï Reduced conflict
ï Reduced losses
ï Improved quality
ï Improved teamwork
ï Made things
smoother
ï Made things easier
ï Did what couldn't be
done
ï Sped things up
ï Foresaw a need
ï Foresaw a problem
ï Foresaw an opportunity
ï Found an easier solution
ï Found a cheaper solution
ï Found a new opportunity
ï Accomplished the same with
less
ï Accomplished more with the
sameCreate a BRANDING statement using the above accomplishment startersâŠâŠ
15. Fashion Tips for Older Job Seekers
The older we are
- the longer it can take in finding employment
How to Update Your Job Search Image
16.
17.
18. 1. hair cut/ color
2. shoes
3. handbag
4. brief case
5. fitness
19.
20. There are so many great
styles for older women
and men.
Find someone with a
hairstyle you like.
ï§ A trusted stylist can guide you in
the right way for both style and
color.
21. Womenâs Hair Styles
Helen Mirren
Annette Bening
Jane FondaMary J. Blige Wendy Raquel Robinson
Rudy Dee
Mona Locke's
26. Comfort Shoes with Style
Shoes; comfort is key
as we age --
â but that doesn't mean
you need to be wearing
white sneakers to work.
âą So-called comfort shoes come in all
sorts of price levels and you can
find some pretty fabulous work
shoes that deliver comfort and
style.
27. Updating The Classic Bags
For the office and job interviews, you
don't need to carry a trendy handbag
or briefcase.
28.
29. What to wear ?
Black can age you
wear clothes with colors !
33. There are so many workplace
alternatives in addition to the traditional
suits today.
1. A cardigan worn belted over a
pencil skirt -
2. trousers will give a polished
option -
3. a variety of colors to business
attire will bring newness to an old
suit â
4. these fashion trends will never go
out of style.
By Alison Doyle, About.com Guide
tips Cynthia Nellis Copyright Johnny Greig
36. The âOver 50â are showing more interest in
their own personal style and fashion sense.
Eyeglasses are an accessory that
should be chosen with care -- if done
correctly - -
1. It can ADD == the
appearance of being
ï¶ updated
ï¶ adaptable
ï¶ relevant in a
Post-Recession work place.
2. Your glasses will add a
polished look to your
professional attire and
confidence.
37.
38.
39.
40. Social Media â
one of the âNEWâ Recruiting Tool
Employers & Recruiters are finding that
using social media is
1. efficient
2. Cheap
3. recruiting potential employees.
Which means ? ? âŠâŠ..
ïŒ As a job seekers
42. The following answers will not be well received:
1) I donât like technology
2) I lack the technical ability to set up a profile
3) I have too many inappropriate friends and relatives on my
Facebook.
4) I want to keep my personal life private.
5) What is social media ?
Avoiding
Social Media or TechnologyâŠToday Job Market
NOT a Good Move == Why?
Ignoring a Network of over
1 billion sends a red flag to decision
makers.
43. Social Media Websites:
(Job Search)
Over age
40Spanish-based
An inside look at Jobs &
companies
BeKnownâą
Career Hub for Tech/Eng
44. Example
social media posting:.
http://www.macysjobs.com/
Our beauty business is growing, and weâre adding positions across the country. Find out more about
opportunities in beauty at beauty.macysJOBS.com.
Macyâs is hiring for technology, merchandising,
creative and marketing positions within the
macys.com organization. Learn more at
ecommerce.macysJOBS.com.
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