1. Andrea Smith
HRA/CTWorks So.
Central
asmith.ctwbs@ct.gov

2. PART 2 0F 2
Part 1 0f 2 ( Handout)

3. 3
Do I have any Saboteur (s) ?
 Negative influences
• Internal or external.
 Past employment hurts
• Fired….etc..
 Lacks self-confidence
• To compete in today’s job market.
 I’m Over “50”
• If you see your age as a problem, then the
interviewer will too.
 Do I know my “Marketing Brand”
• strengths/weaknesses.
• (Show that you are the solution to the problem)
 Other…….. ?

4. Changes in -
Job Search
Approach
(post-recession)
1) Passive job searching is no
longer an option.
2) Fewer jobs mean more
competition.
3) Mistakes, even minor, are not
tolerated.
4) Social Media is the new
recruiting tool.
5) Customization is critical.
6) Networking is more important
than ever.
By CareerBuilder , Posted Jan 31st 2012 @ 9:33AM By Debra Auerbach

5. H T T P : / / W W W . Y O U T U B E . C O M / W A T C H ? V = T D N H E Y P B P B Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOUeHPS8A8g

6. SHOULD EXPERIENCE ALONE
COUNT WITH THE
EMPLOYER - WHEN
JOB SEARCHING ?

7. Job Seekers
Over 50 Older Job seekers are facing a
greater challenge in today’s job
market --- because;
1. many, many years of experiences
 higher pay $$ requirements
2. older workers are viewed
 as less competitive
3. outdated experience
 having outdated skills
o more knowledge
o more experienced
In many cases
THIS ----
 have not helped in finding
 employment any faster.

8. Strategies that May help

9. Age Signals to an Employer
1. Contact Details
Today’s Resumes are usually completed with
contact information
o name
o address
o and other modes of communication.
OLD SCHOOL
a. e-mail can signify age --
molly55@aol.com
b. Using one of the first emails
@aol.com
c. labeling the parts of the
resume and cover letter –
Telephone: (203) 238-3688
Fax: (203) 624-1493
E-mail: asmith.ctwbs@ct.gov
d. Not having an email or
LinkedIn address/documents
Tip:
 contact information on your
resume and cover letter
 MUST be CURRENT.

10. 2. Education
While you should list degree(s)
obtained
– do not include the year.
That information can be supplied to an
employer if it is needed later on..
Tip:
 Include the degree Type
 Institution you attended
 city and state of the institution
 DO NOT put the date attended
Age signals to an Employer
Education can be
particularly important
to an employer
 depending on the type of
organization.
 and the position you are
applying for.

11. 4. Experience…..
Most employers focus on the recent experiences...
a. Your recent 10 to 15 years of work experience
 Relevant to the job you're applying for.
b. Experience over 15 years can be listed on the
resume in this manner -
 Other Experiences – or -
 (relevant experience)
Tip:
 summarize without giving dates.
Age signal to an Employer

12. Work Experience
Is valuable and impressive on your resume
 if the information is presented and laid out effectively
using the CURRENT industry key-words.
TIP:
Use the RIGHT Resume Format --
 Functional, chronological
 or non-traditional
Age signals to an Employer

13. • Using keywords from the Job Ad
• Industry Jargon Terms and Words

14. To help list your accomplishments - think of a time when
you:
 Increased profits
 Reduced costs
 Reduced errors
 Reduced conflict
 Reduced losses
 Improved quality
 Improved teamwork
 Made things
smoother
 Made things easier
 Did what couldn't be
done
 Sped things up
 Foresaw a need
 Foresaw a problem
 Foresaw an opportunity
 Found an easier solution
 Found a cheaper solution
 Found a new opportunity
 Accomplished the same with
less
 Accomplished more with the
sameCreate a BRANDING statement using the above accomplishment starters……

15. Fashion Tips for Older Job Seekers
The older we are
- the longer it can take in finding employment
How to Update Your Job Search Image

18. 1. hair cut/ color
2. shoes
3. handbag
4. brief case
5. fitness

20. There are so many great
styles for older women
and men.
Find someone with a
hairstyle you like.
 A trusted stylist can guide you in
the right way for both style and
color.

21. Women’s Hair Styles
Helen Mirren
Annette Bening
Jane FondaMary J. Blige Wendy Raquel Robinson
Rudy Dee
Mona Locke's

22. Hairstyle: The ultimate anti-aging
fashion tool

23. Men’s Hair Styles
Jamie Fox
Sting
George Lopez
Morgan Freeman
Jack Nicholson
George Clooney
Antonio Banderas
Denzel Washington
Ken Watanabe

25. Velcro, Orthopedics, Sandals,
Sneakers
Be careful
Orthopedic Velcro

26. Comfort Shoes with Style
Shoes; comfort is key
as we age --
– but that doesn't mean
you need to be wearing
white sneakers to work.
• So-called comfort shoes come in all
sorts of price levels and you can
find some pretty fabulous work
shoes that deliver comfort and
style.

27. Updating The Classic Bags
For the office and job interviews, you
don't need to carry a trendy handbag
or briefcase.

29. What to wear ?
Black can age you
wear clothes with colors !

32. Presentation Does Matter

33. There are so many workplace
alternatives in addition to the traditional
suits today.
1. A cardigan worn belted over a
pencil skirt -
2. trousers will give a polished
option -
3. a variety of colors to business
attire will bring newness to an old
suit –
4. these fashion trends will never go
out of style.
By Alison Doyle, About.com Guide
tips Cynthia Nellis Copyright Johnny Greig

35. Presentation Does
Matter
Bring Your:
Confidence
Smile
Professionally
dressed
Firm-hand-shake

36. The “Over 50” are showing more interest in
their own personal style and fashion sense.
Eyeglasses are an accessory that
should be chosen with care -- if done
correctly - -
1. It can ADD == the
appearance of being
 updated
 adaptable
 relevant in a
Post-Recession work place.
2. Your glasses will add a
polished look to your
professional attire and
confidence.

40. Social Media –
one of the “NEW” Recruiting Tool
Employers & Recruiters are finding that
using social media is
1. efficient
2. Cheap
3. recruiting potential employees.
Which means ? ? ……..
 As a job seekers

41. Know something about Technology/Social Media ?

42. The following answers will not be well received:
1) I don’t like technology
2) I lack the technical ability to set up a profile
3) I have too many inappropriate friends and relatives on my
Facebook.
4) I want to keep my personal life private.
5) What is social media ?
Avoiding
Social Media or Technology…Today Job Market
NOT a Good Move == Why?
Ignoring a Network of over
1 billion sends a red flag to decision
makers.

43. Social Media Websites:
(Job Search)
Over age
40Spanish-based
An inside look at Jobs &
companies
BeKnown™
Career Hub for Tech/Eng

44. Example
social media posting:.
http://www.macysjobs.com/
Our beauty business is growing, and we’re adding positions across the country. Find out more about
opportunities in beauty at beauty.macysJOBS.com.
Macy’s is hiring for technology, merchandising,
creative and marketing positions within the
macys.com organization. Learn more at
ecommerce.macysJOBS.com.
Recent Tweets

45. iStockPhoto

46. Will you attend?
Yes No

48. State and National Websites for Job Hunting
www.careervoyages.gov
www.ctdol.state.ct.us
www.bls.gov
www.cnacareer.org
www.usnursingjobs.net
www.workconnecticut.com
www.aarp.com
www.das.state.ct.us
www.ctjobandcareer.org
www.ctnow.com
www.hotjobs.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.retirementjobs.com
www.aftercollege.com
www.newhavencountyjobs.com
www.monster.com
www.wetfeet.com
www.youbelonginct.com
www.hirediversity.com
www.prgjobs.com
www.ctnonprofits.org
www.bestjobsusa.com
www.careermosaic.com
www.jobhunt.com
www.indeed.com
www.simplyhired.com
www.braintrack.com
www.snagajob.com
www.employmentguide.com
www.usajobs.opm.gov/
www.jobsinct.org

49. AARP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DLWkHDvHOo
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50.  1. If you build it, they can come.
Instead of simply posting your
résumé on a Web site, take it one
step further and design an easily-
navigable Web site or online
portfolio (LinkedIn, Indeed) where
recruiters can view your body of
work
 (different URL internet
platforms), read about your goals
and obtain contact information.
 2. Check yourself to make sure
you haven't wrecked yourself.
Google yourself to see what comes
up -- it's time to do damage control
if necessary.
 3. Narrow your options.
USE the right words and format for
your job search by region, industry
and duration, and, oftentimes, you
can narrow it even more by
keywords, company names,
experience needed and salary.
 4. Go directly to the
source.
Instead of just applying for
the posted job opening, one
of the best strategies to
finding a job is to first figure
out where you want to work
then research the Company
on their web-site for jobs.
 5. Find your niche with
industry Web sites.
Refine your search even more
by visiting your industry's
national or regional Web site,
where you can find jobs in
your field that might not
appear on a national job
board, for example;
snagajob.com, State
DOL/career fairs…etc.
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51.  6. Try online staffing agencies.
Recruiters will help match you with
jobs that meet your specific skills and
needs.
 7. Utilize online digital
résumés/non-traditional resume.
 A video resume or non-traditional
résumé are just one more way to
stand out to employers. Video or
LinkedIn style resumes are digital
modes to communicate your
accomplishments and fit to a
potential employer. These modes are
intended as supplements to -- not
replacements for -- traditional résumés,
digital résumés allow job seekers to
showcase a little bit of their personalities
and highlight one or two points of interest
on their résumés.
 8. Run queries.
You run searches on everything else,
from your high school sweetheart to
low-fat recipes, so why not jobs?
 Enter a search that describes
the exact kind of job you're
seeking and you may find more
resources you wouldn't find
otherwise (but be prepared to
do some sorting).
 9. Utilize job alerts.
Most job boards have features
that allow you to sign up to
receive e-mail alerts about
newly available jobs that match
your chosen criteria. Jobseekers
can also download JOB APPS on
their smartphones and be alerted
to daily jobs that fit their skill-
set.
 10. Get connected.
Social media is becoming the
primary way employers are
finding their next employees, so
it’s essential that jobseekers be
digitally connection and is a part
of employers search.
 A word of caution: When you sign up for online
social networking sites, you are in a public
domain. Unless you are able to put a filter on
some of your information, nothing is private,
and it can be difficult to erase once it is
posted.)
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