Complete Webinar Series: The 55+ Job Search
The webinars below are offered at various times. See above for availability and registration.
📌 Job Search ● Debunk the Myths: Get Past Age Bias
Presenter: Rita Carey, Ed.D.
In this post-pandemic job market, age may not be a disqualifier. Demonstrated successful experience is growing in demand. You, as a candidate with a record of success, will have an advantage if you can demonstrate that you still have “skin in the game,” are forward-looking, and up-to-speed with the latest innovations in your field. This webinar lays the foundation for competing successfully at 55+.
📌Resumes ● Resumes, Keywords, and Jobs: The Best of You at 55+
Presenter: Rita Carey, Ed.D.
Create an age-neutral, contemporary resume that emphasizes qualifications while eliminating age concerns. You can do that! In this webinar, you will see examples of contemporary resumes that highlight accomplishments, eliminate age barriers, and comply with the Automatic Tracking System software used by employers to identify the best candidates.
📌 Interviewing ● Interviewing at 55+: On Zoom or in the Room
Presenter: Rita Carey, Ed.D.
When selected for an interview, you know you’ve done something right! Now your challenges are: (1) to provide evidence of your ability to do the job effectively and efficiently, (2) to dispel concerns about age and irrelevance, (3) to be seen as a good fit – and all may be done remotely! Can you engage as though you are “in the room”? View an interview demonstration that eliminates concerns about commitment, obsolescence, cost, or over-qualification…on Zoom or in the room.
📌 Social Media ● Your LinkedIn Profile at 55+
Presenter: Rita Carey, Ed.D.
LinkedIn has become the “go-to” site for hiring managers and recruiters. That’s where they can search for and review profiles and connect with those whose experience matches their requirements. You, the more experienced candidate, have an advantage – you can showcase your experience in your LinkedIn profile in a way that the less experience cannot. It’s simply a matter of knowing how.
📌Remote Work ● Working Remotely at 55+: Is It For Everyone?
Presenter: Rita Carey, Ed.D.
The pandemic required changes in how work could be done. Brought on by a necessity, it became apparent that working from home tasks could be done effectively; projects could be managed efficiently. But what does it take to succeed when working from home? How can essential work relationships be developed? Take a dive into this new way of working and its requirements.
📌 Onboarding ● When You’re a New Kid on the Job at 55+: You’ve Got 90 Days to Shine
Presenter: Rita Carey, Ed.D.
The newly hired, older job seeker has 90 days to persuade decision-makers that they made the right choice and one year to convince them that they made an excellent choice. You can avoid the most common mistakes unintentionally made by the new, more experienced employee. Create your 90-day plan for new job success.
📌 Gig Work ● Taking Your Talents to Work: Is Freelancing for You?
Presenter: Rita Carey, Ed.D.
The labor market has been moving toward maintaining a lean workforce, supplementing that with independent contractors and temporary workers. The tragedy of recent worldwide events is predicted to accelerate that process, resulting in the growth of “just-in-time” employees. This may open more doors for the 55+ candidate – but how do you develop a plan for freelancing? What do you need to know? Where will you find resources? Join Rita to explore the options, benefits, and challenges of freelancing.