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 […]

Time for a new professional identity

We are more than our job, but somehow, for some people, they are wedded to their profession. They trained so hard to become a doctor, lawyer or reach the top of the finance profession. They’ve zigged and zagged to find their perfect niche and all went well … until it didn’t. They struggle and work […]

Finding Work – Over-50s

Jeremy Hunt made the provocative, and to me, patronising comment that the over-50s need to get off the golf course and back to work. I can see where he is coming from. About 20% of working age adults are economically inactive, there are half a million people who have left work because of long-term sickness […]

Finding Competent Staff, What Makes a Competent Candidate

The hiring decisions that you make will have a profound effect on the ongoing success of your organisation. Therefore, taking the time to unearth the very best candidates in today’s talent pool is highly recommended. This will help you to create a workforce willing, ready, and able to take your company to the next level. […]

LinkedIn advice – part 2 – Should I be on LinkedIn?

So many people are on LinkedIn, but they don’t use it effectively. They create an account, forget about the initial summary section, add some work dates, and leave it there – few connections, probably without a photograph so what’s the point. I now think of it as a Digital and Social Media Strategy, and LinkedIn […]

Recruitment Trends 2021

In this video I talk you through the recruiter trends that job seekers need to know. If you would like a copy of the report you can access it here:

Job Search in 2021

9 months into 2021 and with my doctoral thesis submitted, time to go through my folder of useful links and get back into writing regular blog posts. The Harvard Business Review have said that hiring during Covid is different than in previous downturns. Instead of the usual cycle of less job openings and more applicants, […]