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Resilient Recareering: Are You Overqualified?

by Cynthia Dailey-Hewkin

In my experience, the people who are attracted to the Life by Design NW program are talented, skilled, educated, and have great work histories.

Why then, are so many of those who are job searching having such a difficult time finding work? One issue in particular that I have heard about is that people sense they are "overqualified" and are getting passed over when it is time for an employer to hire.

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One-Stop Career Centers

Finding a job can be an overwhelming process. The US Department of Labor has created a streamlined way for job seekers to visit one location for comprehensive assistance. One Stop career centers provide assessment tools, resume tips, career planning and everything else related to your job search.

Use this handy locator to find the One Stop near you where you can connect with employment and training opportunities and receive information about unemployment benefits, career development, and educational opportunities.

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Use Social Networks to Find a Job

The job search as we know it has changed. What used to be a straightforward process can now feel like a complicated and overwhelming process. However, there are new digital tools that cast a wider net, while at the same time narrowing your search results to jobs postings that are relevant to you. Some of the traditional job search methods have been replaced, but others are simply supplemented by new digital tools. Within the major phases of the job search process, find out the current trends, how they relate to the previous methods, and what you can do to ensure a successful job search.

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MetLife Boomer workforce study

The Metlife Mature Market Institute just released a study that finds that half of those surveyed who have retired from their initial careers have returned to work either voluntarily or out of necessity, and most boomers who have not yet retired have no plans to do so anytime soon. The study explores age discrimination and offers suggestions for managing a job hunt that has changed a lot since boomers last had to do it. It offers great insights and useful tips for a successful job search experience.

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Computer Analyst Turns to Nursing

"It may seem like a stretch to go from computer systems analyst to hospital nursing, but in her 55 years, Sylvia Loran has learned to adapt and this latest transformation just may be the best yet."

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You Have the Experience to Change the World

Purpose Prize Finalist Gary Maxworthy

Gary Maxworthy shared a behind-the-scenes look at how he turned inspiration into action by drawing upon his food industry expertise to nourish the hungry through “Farm to Family”.

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