I'm currently in the process of job hunting, but it's proving to be quite challenging. I reside in California where the unemployment rate is notably high. It's perplexing to me that despite the seemingly good economy as depicted in reports and conversations, I'm still unable to secure employment. Initially, I was receiving numerous interview opportunities during my first few months of searching, but now it seems as though there's been a significant drop-off. Given my age, I can't help but wonder if ageism is playing a role in this struggle.
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Has anyone successfully landed a job out of state?
I'm in the final stages of possibly landing a job at a phenomenal company out of state, in an area I'd love to move to. My SO and I would rent out there but we need to sell our house first. His job is flexible so no issue there and we don't have kids. Luckily we live in a desirable area where the houses…
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I facilitated an Imposter Syndrome session yesterday and shared these 5 types.
Here are a things to keep in mind:
1. Doubt doesn’t make you an imposter, it makes you human.
2. You’re never going to know everything - no one does.…
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I was made redundant last December, just after returning from maternity leave, and it was a tough time with a little one at home.
Since then, I’ve been actively applying for jobs but rarely hear back. When asked why I’m looking for a new job in interviews, I haven’t always been sincere, giving different reasons. Recently, I decided to be upfront and told an interviewer that I was made redundant. But their response thre…
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Looking for some advice.
How do you deal with the catty "doubting Thomas" coworker?
We work in an environment where we HAVE to work closely together. There is no ignoring, avoiding or keeping my distance. Some of my guy friends in other…
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Does anyone know of any places in MD/VA that are hiring for admin roles?
I keep seeing the same job postings on Linkedin, Simplyhired, & Indeed. I need to get out of my job within the next month ASAP b/c my Supervisor is repeating the same behavior from last year where she takes extended leave EVERYTIME she has a family event that comes up & she says sh…
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Good Morning everyone,
I need advice on an ongoing situation at my job which seems to be getting worse. Background: I am a 67 year old female working part time (30 hours) at a restaurant/gift shop. Been there 4 years.
About two months ago they hired a man…
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Anonymous
Always build a network on LI. Backchannel "who do you know" is the way. 100% for startups thru companies of about 100 employees. I'm in SF, CA and it's jobs you apply for, but on top it's who you know that will give an informal "vouch for their work". 25 years experience here.
Anonymous
Ageism is real. Don't let anyone tell you anything otherwise. If they hire you, they can't easily fire you.
Tahlora
You mean they CAN easily fire you. Age has no difference when it comes to layoffs , RIF or firing. The only caveat is that someone over age 40 has extra time to review a severance package, IF one is offered. Other than that, zero difference.
Anonymous
Fire and layoff are 2 different processes.