May 27, 2011
Career Change, Networking, Redundancy
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The media often paints a gloomy picture of the prospects for people looking for a new job in their 50s.
But if that’s you, or someone you know, remember that being in your 50s and out of work is not the end of the world. Rather than being “Finished At Fifty”, this is just a new beginning in your life and career.
People can, and do, get new jobs after 50. Here are ten tips to help.
1. Stop thinking and talking about your age
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May 23, 2011
Networking
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SUMMER DRINKS
“BEERS FOR BOOKS”
Tuesday 7th June
6pm Onwards
I’m delighted to invite you for drinks on 7th June in London. Just an excuse to catch up with clients, contacts and friends who I haven’t seen in a while. As well as an opportunity to meet readers of my newsletter and blog.
Plus, of course, give people the chance to socialise and meet new people too.
But it’s also an opportunity to raise funds for a great cause.
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May 16, 2011
Career Goals & Planning, Job Searching, Networking
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1. You fail to make yourself the priority
Your main focus is on other people’s priorities – your clients, your boss, your stakeholders, your team. Paradoxically, by not focusing on yourself, this leads to short-changing the very people you’re trying to help.
2. You spend little or no time staying in contact with ex-clients, colleagues, managers or peers
Opportunities, referrals and support come from warm contacts who know you and know your work. How often do you stay in touch?
3. You can’t articulate your value proposition
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May 9, 2011
Career Change, CVs/Resumes, Job Searching, Networking, Recruitment
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Over the last 3 years I’ve published more than 300 articles. But at the same time, there are a further 300 unfinished articles which have never been been published.
Like many creative people, I get a tonne of ideas – but then my perfectionist tendencies often stop me publishing articles or shipping ideas.
But at least I’ve shipped 50% of the ideas.
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May 2, 2011
Career Change, Job Searching, Networking
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Last month, I published an article titled ‘The 21 Meetings In 21 Days Challenge’ aimed at helping job seekers to dramatically speed up their job search. The article was subsequenty republished by the banking career site, “eFinancial Careers”
Then last week, the same site published a follow up article titled “I Used Sital’s 21 Day Challenge and Secured 8 Interviews” - written by a Hedge Fund professional who took the 21 Day Challenge to secure 8 interviews.
That’s right, 8 new opportunities in 3 weeks created by getting out and meeting people. What’s more, he did it whilst working full time.
The Power Of Face To Face
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April 18, 2011
Networking, Social Media
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DO
- Do personalise your interactions where possible
- Do provide value to your network by sharing information, contacts and recommendations
- Do have a well written profile with the reader in mind
- Do ensure your headline title reflects what you do, not simply your job title
- Do use key words in your profile to maximise the chances of coming up on searches by recruiters
- Do use LinkedIn to find people, reconnect with professional contacts and undertake research
- Do follow these 10 LinkedIn tips if you’re looking for a new job
DON’T
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April 1, 2011
Career Change, CVs/Resumes, Interviews, Job Searching, Networking, Redundancy
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So you’ve been out of the job market due to redundancy, job loss or personal circumstances.
It’s all very legitimate but that’s not the way some employers and interviewers see it.
Here are 5 steps to help you not only handle conversations about your gap – but in fact turn the gap into a positive differentiator which helps you stand out from crowd.
1. Don’t be defensive
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January 24, 2011
Career Change, Job Searching, Networking, Redundancy
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Many people equate “exercising and getting fit” with going to the gym and pounding on a treadmill.
But running at the gym is just one way of getting fit. The most effective way to get fit (and stay fit) is to choose 1 or 2 activities which you enjoy and find effortless (be it running, swimming, football, gym-work or whatever) – and then to do them consistently.
The same applies to successful networking.
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January 17, 2011
Career Goals & Planning, Job Searching, Networking
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80% of the outputs come from 20% of the inputs”
150 years ago, the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto devised the “80/20 principle”
In 2011 this means:
In business, 80% of your revenues are likely to come from 20% of the client base
When leading teams, 80% of the “people issues” will arise from 20% of your team
When networking, 80% of your leads will come from 20% individuals or sources
When job searching, 80% of your success will come from 20% of the actions and activities
Here are some questions to help you apply the 80/20 principle this week:
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January 14, 2011
Career Change, Job Searching, Networking, Redundancy
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If you’re out of work and searching for a new role, you need to be more visible and more sociable than ever before to ensure you meet people who may be able to help you.
In reality, the majority of out-of-work job seekers don’t do this.
A dip in confidence often makes them fearful about social situations and answering the awkward questions. So it’s ‘safer’ to stay at home and not go out. It’s easier to send emails and apply online rather than meet real people face to face.
Which, of course, does not help their job search and consequently makes them feel even worse about their situation and causes a downward spiral.
Sound familiar?
Here are 5 steps which will help
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