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Great Info for Career Transitioning
Over 50? Defy Age Discrimination
1. Do you view the interviewer as the same age as your son or daughter? Yes No
2. Have you commented about wanting to spend more time with your grand kids? Yes No
3. Do you use Facebook? Yes No
4. Do you socialize with various age groups? Yes No
5. Do you talk about how you use to do your job? Yes No
6. Are you confident about your technology abilities? Yes No
7. Could you give an example of an accomplishment in your job? Yes No
8. Do you often refer to “the good ‘ol days? Yes No
9. Can you articulate why an employer should hire you? Yes No
10. Do you text your kids? Yes No
11. Are you prepared to answer the question, “So tell me about yourself?” Yes No
12. Are you willing to take a job with less status or pay than you had before? Yes No
13. Are you good at thinking on your feet? Yes No
14. Do you have an outdated hairdo, makeup or clothing style? Yes No
15. Do you start a comment with, “We always did it this way”? Yes No
16. Do you consider yourself a lifelong learner? Yes No
17. Do you look, act or walk “old”? Yes No
18. Have you ever called a co-worker or interviewer “Honey”? Yes No
19. Could you follow a leader that is substantially younger than you? Yes No
20. Are you entitled to a job?···Yes·No ......if you answer "yes" then we need to talk
Innovative Employment Transitions for Business and Individuals.
Changing Directions helps people - especially the "experienced" worker meet their career goals through repsectful and dignified career facilitation and guidance. We provide helpful resources - Compass Kit-Career Planning Guide & Workbook (hard copy and Kindle version and career assessments to job seekers and incumbent employees to find their niche and happiness in their work.
"Do what you love and you'll never work another day in your life." Confucius
