Job Search Advice for the Unemployed and Over 40 -

Job Search Advice for the Unemployed and Over 40 - If youre unemployed and over 40, it can feel like a double whammy of trouble for you in the job search, but it doesnt have to be a negative. First of all, unemployment is a temporary status that you are going to change. Dont be ashamed of that. Many people (especially right now) face some period of unemployment in their careers, and its not a big deal. It only takes one phone call, one interview, or one job offer to make the difference. If youre changing careers, dont be afraid of that, either. Internships, job shadowing, learning new skill sets, and the like can feel strange to someone whos been in the workforce for a while already, but they shouldnt. 40 is the new 30. You have a lot of years left in the workforce, and you should absolutely be doing something you enjoy, and something that you are compensated for commensurate with what you do for the organization. I know there is some talk out there about age discrimination, and the idea that companies may be more interested in the young whippersnappers than you. Heres what I want you to know: You didnt just get here. You are bringing 20 more years of experience to the table than those candidates, and that experience should lead to positive outcomes for the employer. That means that you can do things and think about things differently, and that you can bring more to this job than the hot young whippersnapper, and I want you to have that confidence and develop a way to communicate that to the hiring manager-because you deserve it. Peggy McKee has over 15 years of experience in sales, sales management, sales recruiting, and career coaching. Her website, Career Confidential ( http://www.career-confidential.com ) is packed with job-landing tips and advice as well as the practical, powerful, innovative tools every job seeker needs to be successful. Great Resumes Fast partners with clients everyday who are unemployed, facing age discrimination, and with clients who have worked in an entire industry their entire lives and are now trying to make a change. If this sounds like you call us today at 1.800.991.5187 to find out how our certified resume writers can work with you to immediately impact your job search.