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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

Success

I remember one instance when I applied for a communications job and the male interviewer asked if I was pregnant or planning to have children soon. Today, I would have admonished the guy and abruptly ended the interview. I didn’t like being on camera or giving live radio interviews. Skip the master’s degree What?

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Will COVID-19 Cause Older Small Business Owners to Close Their Businesses?

Small Business Labs

   We're hearing two things in our interviews and conversations with older small business owners on this topic.   Most said they simply don't want to retire or quit their business, so they plan to continue.     This group gave two reasons for this. .  

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Lawsuits, Lost Expertise And Bad Morale: The Steep Risks Of Ignoring Older Employees

Allwork

Age discrimination occurs when a manager or boss treats an applicant or employee less favorably due to their age, which applies to younger people with less experience as well as older people who are close to retirement age. Your senior leadership team and human resources team both need to make the ageism discussion a priority.

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How to Choose a Financial Adviser

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Financial advisers can help you with much more than investing topics, including debt management and retirement plans. If you don’t have assets, children or significant debt, you might need to meet with an advisor periodically to ensure you’re on the right track with your retirement plans and brokerage accounts.

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Modern Mentorship Is Changing, But It’s Still About Relationships

Success

I’ve seen companies put more resources into mentorship programs, but I’ve also seen how these programs can face so many challenges. When I interviewed with Heather, she looked at me and said, ‘You don’t have any PR experience. For years, mentorship has been an ongoing topic with my clients,” the seasoned entrepreneur says.

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4 Ways to Leverage Your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy

All Things Admin

An executive, hiring manager, interviewer, or recruiter can go through this cohesive, easy-to-read collection of career highlights and instantly see the value you bring to an organization. Job Interviews. Most people who show up for a job interview are going to say that they can do the job. Why else would they be applying?)

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Self-Employment Increases With Age

Small Business Labs

Based on our interviews and other research on the independent workforce, there are several reasons self-employment increases with age: 1. Older workers are more likely to have the skills, networks and financial resources to become successfully self-employed. are 65 or older.  Only 15% of the self-employed are younger than 35.