50+ Re-employment Group met on Monday, 04 February 2013 at Jewish Family Services in Dallas, Texas. Tennessee Nielson led this session that was attended by 22 people.
Recession: Worst on Baby Boomers
Solution: Network like you are young – Network with people 10, 15, or 20 years younger
Recession: Worst on Baby Boomers
Solution: Network like you are young – Network with people 10, 15, or 20 years younger
- Management and admin positions are gone. People do NOT want IT staff on their payroll. IT has moved to the cloud.
- Although you are working direct – think like an independent contractor.
- Customize resume for each job description – even customize resume for each person it goes to.
- It is better to be recognized as a consultant rather than a contractor.
- The current preference is to call companies global rather than international.
- Use C-level rather than executive level.
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