How to Combine Technology and Human Insight in Your Job Search
AI and Career Coaching: How to Combine Technology and Human Insight in Your Job Search Job hunting has never been more complex, or more expensive. For some people, investing in professional help is becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. From premium LinkedIn memberships to AI-powered résumé tools, job seekers are increasingly spending to get […]
When Plans Fall Apart: A Wake-Up Call for Midlife Careers
Why read this? Because after nearly five decades of working life, as a psychologist, coach, and writer, I’ve seen how rarely careers follow the straight path people expect. I’ve worked with clients in midlife who planned to keep going until 60 or 65, only to find restructuring, redundancy, or health shifted the timeline. My perspective […]
The Job Market Has Always Been Tough — But AI Has Changed the Rules
Every few years we seem to hit a “jobs crisis.” Right now, graduates are applying for hundreds of positions and hearing nothing back. It feels new, even shocking. Yet for those of us who’ve lived through earlier downturns, it’s also strangely familiar. I remember the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash, when Lehman Brothers collapsed […]
Rejected Again? What to Do When Job Search Feels Hopeless in Your 50s
You’ve spent decades building your career. You know how to lead, adapt, solve problems. But now, in your 50s, every job application seems to vanish into a black hole, or come back with a polite “no.” It’s frustrating, demoralising, and can start to chip away at your self-worth. If this is your reality, you’re not […]
Is AI Causing a Jobs Recession? Reflections on AI Job Displacement
Reflections on AI Job Displacement from Midlife and Beyond The recent UnHerd article “Has AI Caused the Jobs Recession?” paints a sobering picture. Entry-level jobs are vanishing, replaced by increasingly capable AI. While previous employment slumps proved temporary, this time, the ground may be shifting for good. As someone who has spent decades helping people […]
Ghost Jobs: Navigating the Challenges of Modern Job Hunting
Ghost Jobs: How to Navigate the Hidden Challenges of Modern Job Hunting In my decades of experience helping job seekers navigate their careers, I’ve seen numerous challenges in the job market. However, a particularly concerning trend has emerged recently: the proliferation of “ghost jobs.” Recent data from Greenhouse, a recruitment platform, has identified that up […]
Job Search in later life … Addressing stereotypes
We need to stand up against prejudice and ageism but we also need to challenge ourselves to stay current – we must not be complacent. As older workers, we have to deal with stereotypes. Too much is in the press around cognitive decline, but we can also call on our experience and use mental shortcuts […]
Should we be a delivery cyclist at 50+?
I was phoned yesterday afternoon (3 August) to be a guest on the Kevin O’Sullivan show on Talk TV. It’s a while since I’ve been on TV and this was to be via Zoom so I was interested in the process. I knew the topic; I’d read the article in The Times that morning: Get […]
3 Benefits To Look For During Your Job Hunt
When looking for a new job, you might often think about whether you’re the right candidate. You could think about your experience or the tasks you need to do. There might even be a slight pressure on some qualifications. But how often do you ask yourself if the job fits you and your well-being? Even […]
Stop Procrastinating with your Job Search
Talking with a client earlier this week regarding how she is procrastinating with her job search. She was telling me how hard it is to get started and to remain focused. What a great topic for a blog post I thought … so here are some tips to help you overcome procrastination and start your […]
