Employment Trends

February, 21 2012

9 Ways Midlife Career Changers Can Be (More) Tech-Savvy

How to use mobile apps and social networks to make a career change at 40 or older.

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January, 13 2012

Hot Topics: Is the Midlife Job Market Bouncing Back?

Here's a rundown of news for midlifers that's resonating across the web.
January, 11 2012

12 Steps To a Smart Resume

Job hunting has changed, and it's time to update your resume for 2012 to show that you've kept up.
January, 4 2012

10 Workplace Trends to Watch in 2012

From more flexible schedules to instant communication, here's how your job could change this year.
December, 14 2011

Your 2012 Job Hunt Checklist

10 things you can do now to find your encore career
December, 2 2011

Hot Topics: November Jobless Rate Falls

Unemployment takes surprise dip to 8.6 percent overall, 6.3 percent for older workers.
November, 17 2011

Why Raising the Retirement Age Won't Shrink the Deficit

Budget cutters consider raising Social Security age limits, but many people already are working longer.
November, 4 2011

Hot Topics: Jobs Report Offers Glimmers of Hope

Employment news roundup: Holiday hiring, Obama jobs bill, hot careers and LinkedIn groups for job seekers
October, 31 2011

The Health-Care Job Boom

Hospitals and other health-care providers are on a hiring spree. Here are vital stats on 8 of the hottest jobs in medicine.
October, 25 2011

Employers Embrace Age-Diversity Initiatives

Outreach programs are designed to keep mid-career and older workers connected.
October, 7 2011

Hot Topics: Employment Stages Modest Comeback for Workers Over 45

In other news: grants for new farmers, mortgage rates hit record lows, and potential gray-hair prevention treatment
October, 5 2011

10 Hot Jobs for Career Changers

Don't let the unstable economy fool you. In-demand jobs are out there; you just need to know where to look.
September, 29 2011

'Pursuit of Happyness': Chris Gardner on Reinventing Yourself

The star of a real-life rags-to-riches tale shares advice for people struggling through a midlife career transition.
September, 26 2011

5 Ways to Spot Home-Based Job Scams

Promises of quick cash and advance fee requirements are major red flags.
September, 21 2011

'Slashers' Find Challenges, Satisfaction in Multiple Jobs

In the latest in an occasional series, six more entrepreneurs over 40 share how they juggle a combination of careers.

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