Okay, it HAS been awhile since my last post, and for that I am truly sorry. But, this past year has been quite eventful and significant to me. It has been a year of many new experiences and opportunities for growth. So, with that in mind, I thought I would regroup, find a few minutes every week, and reignite the "Live From the CWT" blog! So, here goes!
Later this week I will be presenting my monthly Plus 50 Jobs Connection Workshop at Capital Area Michigan Works! This workshop is specifically designed for those experienced Job Seekers who are a bit overwhelmed by the job search market.
First, things have changed a great deal since many of them were in the job market. As well, the method for finding a job have significantly changed. Resumes are even more critical than they were before...as are the job applications. Many, many people (of all ages) are getting lost in the job application process; or, fail to realize what it truly is...an effective applicant screening tool (among other things). Further, understanding WHAT to communicate is equally as important as the application itself. Of the many individuals I have worked with, the ability to clearly articulate their skills/strengths seems to be one of the biggest barriers they have to overcome.
Further, the re-hiring rate for the Plus 50 unemployed/underemployed job seeker is low compared to other age groups. This has created a whole new set of concerns that the older job seeker is experiencing in today's job market. Some issue include self-worth, lack of skills, concern with age discrimination, loss of retirement savings, just to name a few. While the Plus 50 Jobs Connection workshop does not address these issues, it is important to understand that feelings of low self esteem and diminished self-worth are very real.
The Plus 50 Jobs Connection Workshop will address the following:
- Resources for Job Search help
- Local labor market information
- An understanding of how to use our significant skills and knowledge to benefit our job search
- A very brief overview of the generational effect/impact in today's workplace
