NEW Survey Debunks OLD Stereotype For years, a stereotype has been fostered by the media, and now social media, that older people are just not that savvy when it comes to new technology. This false perception contributes to age discrimination that affects the older job seeker Two companies, DROPBOX and Ipsos Mori, have surveyed more than…
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Job Seeker, Stress
Staying Motivated in this “Bad News World”
(Editor’s note) We’ve recently been deluged with abhorrent news reports in rapid succession. There have been hundreds of innocent lives senselessly lost in the United States and all over the world. Political debates and elections are in progress which could have a profound effect on our future. We feel powerless and don’t know where we stand globally. And In the midst…
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Age Discrimination: 10 Things that Demean Older People
“10 Microaggressions Older People Will Recognize Immediately” From the Huffington Post Editor’s Note: There are subtle things younger people say and do that demean older people every day. TV ads are glutted with culturally and technically out-of-touch older people. If you’re over 40 (yes, it starts young), and looking for a new job or making…
Age Bias, Ageism, Job Seeker, Jobs, Lifestyle, Stress
The Weight of Unemployment
Lose your Job. Get Fat. (Editor’s notes) Alicia Adamczyk‘s article in MONEY discusses the findings of a Health and Retirement Study of full and part-time workers ages 50-60. The participants were of average weight and lost their jobs before they became eligible for Social Security. The research revealed a weight gain during unemployment that was not incurred…
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Age Bias, Ageism, Job Seeker
FLASH: “US has hit the largest number of older workers ever”
‘I’ll Never Retire’: Americans Break Record for Working Past 65 According to the latest data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost 20% of all Americans 65+ are now employed. “I’ll Never Retire,” an article in Bloomberg.com, cites several different studies and explanations for the upsurge in older workers. Among the reasons people are working longer: They need…
Age Bias, Job Seeker
So How Old Are You? Things You Can/Can’t Do About Age Bias: Here’s what you can do to avoid or overcome age bias: 1. Know your rights: Become familiar with the fundamental rights provided by federal and state ADEA laws. You may not always choose to pursue or enforce these rights, but you should…
Interview, Job Seeker, Jobs, Lifestyle
Weird Job Wednesday: Binge TV Watching
Get Paid to Binge Watch TV as a Tagger At Netflix. Believe it. Your Dream Job Exists. Unfortunately, this is a tough gig to land. There are only 40 Netflix “taggers” in the world right now and currently no openings. >>>while you’re waiting, REGISTER HERE TO LEARN PERFECT INTERVIEW ANSWERS What does a Tagger…
