Are you looking for a full-time job in your field, but finding that many positions today are temporary or part time? You’re not alone. More and more employers are hiring people for short-term jobs or projects. Free Agent Nation … Continue reading
Watch and listen to Marci Alboher talk about her dynamic new book on Encore Careers, and then read beyond to my comments. I’ve been waiting for 1.5 years for Marci Alboher’s book to emerge from her “writing cave”, as she … Continue reading
I sat down early Thanksgiving morning to honor the day and to also reflect on how this day is different from last year’s Thanksgiving: My Mother is no longer at the bountiful table because she died this … Continue reading
I recently added a feature which lists the books I recommend you read. These are an excellent resource to any job seeker, but will be particularly helpful to “boomers” interested in Encore Careers.
Career Recycler – this is a follow-up to my July 5th blog on the 3 strategic choices for career change. A quick review: The three strategic career choices to evaluate are: * a Career Recycler * a Career … Continue reading
The divorce rate for people over 50 has doubled in the last two decades, as reported recently in a WSJ article here. I have some tips that apply for both men and women on how … Continue reading
My Guest Blogger today is Kaya Singer who is the author of “Clear Your Focus, Grow Your Business”. Kaya and I are graduates of Ohio State University and we recently found that we both now live … Continue reading
I’ve devoted this week’s blog to bringing you a compelling article about career change, written by Barbara Safani. New York City area-based Barbara describes her business self as an: Executive Resume Writer, Career Coach, Job Search Strategist, & … Continue reading
Today I have the pleasure of introducing a guest blogger to you. Barbara Mencer has a message to share that will resonate deeply with those of you who have your own business and struggle with maintaining an optimal … Continue reading
I am pleased to introduce Peg Donahue as my Guest Blogger today and she is writing on the topic of CAREERS. After spending 21 years in corporate America, Peg Donahue followed her passion and became an entrepreneur and … Continue reading
“Go with your gut when attempting to reinvent yourself!” exclaims Jerry Larsen, who should have known better when he didn’t listen to his own sage advice. Hey, I know this sounds totally self-serving, but Jerry badly needed a … Continue reading
Freshly returned from Baltimore yesterday, March 15, I am chock full of new ideas to help empower both new Encore Careerists and 50+ professionals seeking meaningful work. With unemployment rates still stubbornly high and rapid changes in how … Continue reading
By Laura Schlafly on January 31, 2012 It is a pleasure for me to introduce Dr. Jackie Black as the first guest blogger for The Career Choices Blog, with Laura. I invited Jackie to share her recent interesting … Continue reading
Part 1: Employment Options Part 2: Community Service Options Part 3: Knowledge Transfer Agent Part 4: Avocations and Interests Today in Part 2 we’ll cover, 3 Community Service Options for you to consider that is a combination of full or … Continue reading
Part 1: Employment Options Part 2: Community Service Part 3: Knowledge Transfer Agent Part 4: Avocations and Interests Today we’ll cover 4 Employment Options for you … Continue reading
4 Part Series on 4 Ways to Re-engage Part 1: Employment Options Part 2: Community Service Options Part 3: Knowledge Transfer Agent Part 4: Avocations and Interests Today in Part 3 we will review ways that you … Continue reading
Credits to Judy Feld, Guest Editor, for her fascinating and inspirational article, “BOOMERS, ESCAPE FROM YOUR BUBBLE!, in the Summer 2010 Edition of the Career Planning & Adult Development Journal, Volume 26 Number 2 I share some … Continue reading
