posted 9 years ago
HI Kevin,
In the over-50 section, I discuss how you need to network, how will need to manage ageism, how you problem-solve with a potential employer, how you demonstrate relevance, and that you might want to look for a technical position.
Many of us who have been around a while have been with one company for a long time. That can be a mixed blessing. You might not be accustomed to networking. I don't know about you, but when I looked for a job the first 25 years of my career, I didn't have to look too hard. Now, it's a hiring manager's market. And, it's a 20-something marketing. The rules have changed.
It's not that hard to find a job, but you need to network. That means the jobs won't come to you.
And, you need to know about the business. You can't hide in your cube.
Life is different than it used to be. This doesn't have to be bad. But it is different.
If you can't appear to be open to change, you will appear to be old. That is bad.