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Senior Approved Services Announces Hiring of Marketing/Sales
Monday, August 29th, 2011 | Careers |
'We received nearly 3,000 phone calls from seniors and their family caregivers in the past twelve months searching for elder care services that were Certified Senior Approved', states Barbara Mascio, founder of Senior Approved Services. 'Clearly we did not have nearly the amount of services within our network to assist these families.' Senior Approved Services provides a one-call solution for seniors that are in need of anything from a handy man service to assisted living and everything in ...› Continue readingIt's The Job Hunting Season
Saturday, August 27th, 2011 | Careers |
It's The Job Hunting Season Laura Murray MEPatWORK.com DES MOINES, IA, March 21- As spring breezes in it brings a foreshadow of summer and job hunters begin to polish their skills. That's right, it's job-hunting season. Graduating seniors are hopefully anticipating life after a diploma and students 'in progress' will be looking for experience and something to fill those three months of classroom freedom. Looking for jobs in school's off-season has been known to be a job in itself. It can be ...› Continue readingHow to Address Your Age in Your Executive Resume
Friday, August 26th, 2011 | Careers |
When you're looking for an executive level job, chances are good that you've been working at your career for quite some time. In some cases, though, your long career can be a caveat, particularly in struggling economies where companies look for executives who aren't likely to retire very soon. Of course, you know you're not planning on walking away from your career anytime soon, but it's sometimes hard to explain this to employers, which for many means disguising their age until they're able ...› Continue readingThe Myths and Truths of Retirement
Thursday, August 25th, 2011 | Careers |
Myths of retirement ' Here are the most common thoughts that we have heard as we have talked with people who are either looking at retirement or already retired. These misconceptions shape our thinking, and impact how we see ourselves living out this time of life called retirement. They create not the Golden Years, but the Grey Years. 1.'True success is retiring to do nothing. Being successful means accumulating enough so you have to do nothing.' 2.'At 65 I'm no longer capable of working. I'm ...› Continue readingStudents Discover Your Career Niche By Using Career Assessment
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 | Careers |
In our ever changing world where job competition is rampant it can be difficult to understand one's strengths and what one wants to do in life. If you feel uncertain about your career path you're not alone. Most college and high school students are unsure what path to take in their future or even what is their chosen career niche. Unfortunately, this uncertainty comes through in job interviews. This is a chance you can't afford to take in today's competitive market. With career assessment you ...› Continue readingWhy Outsource Medical Billing
Monday, August 22nd, 2011 | Health |
While health care providers including medical clinics, physicians, dentists and chiropractors most important task lies in patient care, but it must also make time for administrative work. Medical offices with limited staff often outsource medical billing instead of hiring extra staff to bill internally. Medical offices save time and can concentrate on building up their healthcare practice instead of focusing on billing. In addition, medical billing claims are often denied ...› Continue reading
How To Hide Your Age In An Executive Resume
Sunday, August 21st, 2011 | Careers |
When you're looking for an executive level job, chances are good that you've been working at your career for quite some time. As you know, when competing for work, especially in a strained economy, some employers choose to go with candidates who present a greater promise of longevity ' something a seasoned professional may not always bring to the table in their eyes. Of course, you know you're not planning on walking away from your career anytime soon, but it's sometimes hard to explain this to ...› Continue readingGetting Hired Before the Interview
Saturday, August 20th, 2011 | Careers |
You've been cool and calm up until this moment and making all the right moves. You've sent killer resumes, along with fantastic cover letters, out to dozens of employers. And today a prospective employer has finally contacted you for that first all-important interview. You've studied and planned for this dream position for many days; yet now you are terrified. What has shaken your confidence? You are suddenly finding yourself obsessing over the horrifying idea of going blank during the ...› Continue readingHow to Deal With Resume-Based Age Discrimination
Friday, August 19th, 2011 | Careers |
Congress outlawed discrimination by employers against employees or applicants over the age of 40, with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (the ADEA). Amendments to the act in 1974, 1978, and 1986 raised and then eliminated the mandatory retirement age for most workers and extended the act's coverage to most employers. It is now widely accepted that the ADEA was successful in eliminating the most common forms of age discrimination, which had to do with discrimination in the ...› Continue readingJob Search Fact Or Myth? Age Discrimination Is A Major Issue In A Job Search
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 | Careers |
A lot of material has been published both in print and posted online that has caused older job seekers, especially those Baby Boomers in their 50s and 60s, to be afraid that they are no longer marketable. As a career coach and resume writer, I am finding that even some candidates in their early-to-mid 40s are now concerned about their age when conducting a job search. Do Companies Really Discriminate Based on Age? The answer, for the most part, is a resounding NO! Most companies do not ...› Continue readingOn the Cusp of a Future in the Dental Field
Monday, August 15th, 2011 | Careers |
You are positive that you want to pursue a career in a dental office, but you are unsure if your resume will get you there. There's reason to worry; most employers use a job applicant's resume as the main item in determining if they will bring you in for an interview or not. Many job seekers are in the dark when it comes to developing a winning resume and cover letter. They make a number of mistakes that may cost them a potential job, such as: not stressing their skills and accomplishments ...› Continue readingFloss Your Stress Beating Skills
Saturday, August 13th, 2011 | Careers |
Stress can be your greatest ally or your biggest enemy. At its best, stress can push you forward to perform at your personal best; at its worst, it can cripple and prevent you from reaching your full potential. Fortunately, there are ways to combat stress and prevent it from taking over your plans for success. Just like flossing, dealing effectively with stress takes practice and patience. One of the simplest ways to decrease the negative stress in your life is learning to say no. We often ...› Continue readingCareer Changes for Baby Boomers: Ability, Not Age, Matters
Friday, August 12th, 2011 | Careers |
Baby boomers. They're the generation born between 1946 and 1964. They came of age in the early 70s and early 80s. They're the generation that made changes and waves, worked harder and longer, put off marriage and children, did things differently than previous generations. Whether because of financial necessity or because they have something to offer, baby boomers are staying in the workforce longer. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and projections indicate that by 2010 there should be ...› Continue readingCould The Tinnitus Miracle System Be Right For You?
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 | Health |
If you are like I was just over a year ago, you are desperate for something that will show you how to stop ringing in ears for good. The tinnitus I experienced began intermittently, coming and going. Eventually it became more and more constant.I tried a number of things, spending a good bit of money and, more importantly, wasting precious time as I sought relief. I tried several over-the-counter homeopathic concoctions -- you've probably seen them advertised on the television or on the ...› Continue reading