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Resume Writing and Career Marketing

Resume Expert on Workforce50.com

By Michelle Dumas

Differentiate yourself during a job search using these careermarketing tips and strategies for the seasoned worker.

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LinkedIn Optimization for Job Seekers and Solopreneurs

LinkedIn tips by Maggie Graham - Workforce50.com

By Maggie Graham

Get the most out of LinkedIn's features whether you're looking for a job or setting up your business.

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The Art of Job Transition

Career change tips on Workforce50.com

By Kit Harrington Hayes

Explore the most effective process and structure to follow when executing a job change or career transition.

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Think Like an Employer

Lorraine Rise

By Lorraine Rise M.S., CPRW

Consider how and why to apply an "employer-focused" mindset to nearly every aspect of your job search.

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Personal Finance Approaching Retirement

Personal Finance approaching retirement

By Chuck Yanikoski

Explore the questions to be asking, and resources to consult, as you plan for your retirement.

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The Essentials of Medicare

The Essentials of Medicare

By Danielle K. Roberts

Approaching age 65 and have questions about Medicare? Or caring for a parent? Explore the issues.

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Finding Meaning and Purpose

Find purpose in your life

By Karma Kitaj, PhD

Engage yourself in finding your life's purpose, or calling, the path to fulfillment in your next career step.

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Federal Job Search

Federal Job Search on Workforce50.com

By Diane Hudson Burns

Learn about the Federal application and resume requirements and how to navigate the Federal application process.

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Leveraging Your Military Background to Build Your Civilian Career

Military to civilian job transition

By Don Orlando

As a military veteran, learn how to manage powerful cultural differences to beat your job seeking competition.

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Building a Better Workforce

By Mary Lloyd

Optimize your bottom line by including older workers in your company's staffing plans.

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Contributors

Exploring Franchising

Explore franchising on Workforce50.com

By Mike Martuza

Learn about the franchise industry and how to determine whether a business opportunity is right for you.

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Home-Based Business Toolkit

home based business

By Amy Grossman

Consider the opportunities in self-employment and read about helpful tips when making this choice.

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Playing Hardball - Why Boomers Aren't Getting Jobs

why boomers aren't getting jobs

By Bob Weinstein

Explore the most effective process and structure to follow when executing a job change or career transition.

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Surefire Strategies for Midlife Job Seekers

job search strategies in midlife

By Mary Eileen Williams

Learn how to turn your age into an advantage during a job search so you can be the candidate of choice.

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Strategies to Build Self Confidence

By Kathleen Schulweis

Discover, or rediscover, your self-confidence in order to feel a sense of empowerment in your life and in your job search.

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