take anything!” Chances are we’ve heard that response from someone we know who’s been looking for a job. Just as ‘Anything’ is not a job title, or an option in the Help Wanted section, consider how many employers adverstise that they’re seeking “Anyone…” Pleading for “anything’ will get you nothing.

Attitude checkup. If you’re looking for exactly what you had before and you won’t take anything less, let it go.

It’s understandable that if you’re over 50 you would want to do what you’ve always done, but this is not the time to stay in your comfort zone. This is the time to test the waters and try new things; challenge yourself; consider pursuing your passion; begin a new phase or chapter in your life.

Perception. If you act and appear “old” that’s what an employer will see. Liven up!While age discrimination is a developing trend in the job market, age will be perceived by the potential employer as well as life experience, dependability, loyalty, wisdom and strong work ethics. Make it work for you instead of against you.

Desperation. If you seem desperate, lack direction and eager to take any job, get focused and know what you want.

“What DO you want?” is an easy question to ask, but often very difficult to answer. Chances are you haven’t asked yourself that question because you figured it wasn’t possible anyway. Maybe it is possible. If you find it difficult to uncover what you really want to do, a career coach can help unlock those hidden passions.

“I’ll take anything!” Chances are we’ve heard that response from someone we know who’s been looking for a job. Just as ‘Anything’ is not a job title, or an option in the Help Wanted section, consider how many employers adverstise that they’re seeking “Anyone…” Pleading for “anything’ will get you nothing.

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and try new things; challenge yourself; consider pursuing your passion; begin a new phase or chapter in your life.

Perception. If you act and appear “old” that’s what an employer will see. Liven up!While age discrimination is a developing trend in the job market, age will be perceived by the potential employer as well as life experience, dependability, loyalty, wisdom and strong work ethics. Make it work for you instead of against you.

Desperation. If you seem desperate, lack direction and eager to take any job, get focused and know what you want.

“What DO you want?” is an easy question to ask, but often very difficult to answer. Chances are you haven’t asked yourself that question because you figured it wasn’t possible anyway. Maybe it is possible. If you find it difficult to uncover what you really want to do, a career coach can help unlock those hidden passions.

“I’ll take anything!” Chances are we’ve heard that response from someone we know who’s been looking for a job. Just as ‘Anything’ is not a job title, or an option in the Help Wanted section, consider how many employers adverstise that they’re seeking “Anyone…” Pleading for “anything’ will get you nothing.

otential employer as well as life experience, dependability, loyalty, wisdom and strong work ethics. Make it work for you instead of against you.

Desperation. If you seem desperate, lack direction and eager to take any job, get focused and know what you want.

“What DO you want?” is an easy question to ask, but often very difficult to answer. Chances are you haven’t asked yourself that question because you figured it wasn’t possible anyway. Maybe it is possible. If you find it difficult to uncover what you really want to do, a career coach can help unlock those hidden passions.

“I’ll take anything!” Chances are we’ve heard that response from someone we know who’s been looking for a job. Just as ‘Anything’ is not a job title, or an option in the Help Wanted section, consider how many employers adverstise that they’re seeking “Anyone…” Pleading for “anything’ will get you nothing.

sy question to ask, but often very difficult to answer. Chances are you haven’t asked yourself that question because you figured it wasn’t possible anyway. Maybe it is possible. If you find it difficult to uncover what you really want to do, a career coach can help unlock those hidden passions.

“I’ll take anything!” Chances are we’ve heard that response from someone we know who’s been looking for a job. Just as ‘Anything’ is not a job title, or an option in the Help Wanted section, consider how many employers adverstise that they’re seeking “Anyone…” Pleading for “anything’ will get you nothing.

take anything!” Chances are we’ve heard that response from someone we know who’s been looking for a job. Just as ‘Anything’ is not a job title, or an option in the Help Wanted section, consider how many employers adverstise that they’re seeking “Anyone…” Pleading for “anything’ will get you nothing.

Remember: even though you’re desperate for a job, an employer will not hire you based on your needs, but rather their needs. Why should an employer hire you? What can you offer them? What problem can you solve for them? Know what you’re good at. Even if you haven’t been able to “practice” what you’re good at in previous jobs, now’s the time to consider doing what you’re good at as a career option.

Be open minded to new ideas and always learn new things. Whether it’s thinking outside the box of possibilities, taking a class at a tech center, college or online or self-teaching yourself, continually learn!