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Presented by Career Resource Center Lake Forest, IL Oct 18, 2011

Presented by Career Resource Center Lake Forest, IL Oct 18, 2011. Over 40 and Hired!. Introductions. Steven Steinfeld www.linkedin.com/in/stevensteinfeld www.over40andhired.com steven@over40andhired.com. “ 10% of our lives is what happens to us; 90% is how we respond ”

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Presented by Career Resource Center Lake Forest, IL Oct 18, 2011

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  1. Presented by Career Resource Center Lake Forest, IL Oct 18, 2011 Over 40 and Hired!

  2. Introductions Steven Steinfeld • www.linkedin.com/in/stevensteinfeld • www.over40andhired.com • steven@over40andhired.com

  3. “10% of our lives is what happens to us; 90% is how we respond” -Charles Swindoll

  4. Transition is Not a One-Time Event • 3- 5 Career Paths In A Lifetime Typical • A Dozen Job Changes in a 40-Year Career Is Not Unusual • 84% Of Workers Say That They Plan To Look For A New Job When The Economy Improves

  5. You’re Got Lots of Company There Are 2M+ Boomers In The Chicago-area 7 Out of 10 Workers Planning To Work Beyond Age 65 Workers 40 To 70 Are Looking For Meaningful Careers Sources: Crains 2011, Sun Life Assurance, Civic Ventures

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  7. “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” SenecaRoman dramatist, philosopher, & politician (5 BC - 65 AD)

  8. Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results Albert Einstein

  9. Healthcare • Business & IT Services • Leisure & Hospitality • Social Work • Green Energy

  10. Job Search 40-54 • Everything (e.g., Personal Branding, Resume, Interviewing Skills, References) Needs to Support Your Worth • Stay Flexible on Compensation

  11. Job Search 55+ • Be Flexible and Open to All Options • New Career • P/T Work • Consulting • Contract or Temporary • Open a Small Business

  12. Getting Your Message Out Who You Are, What You Do, and the Value You Bring Determines Success In Job Search A Job Search Is a Sales & Marketing Campaign

  13. What Do YOU Want? Is Your Current Approach and Behavior Bringing You Closer? But Before You Begin

  14. “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.... And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle!”

  15. The Job Search Process Inventory Your Skills, Knowledge, Strengths Brainstorm Feasible Opportunities Identify 2-3 “Enthusiastic” Job Descriptions Research Potential Employers and Hiring Managers Develop A Compelling Message Create a Simple Networking Plan Take Action and Assess/Refine Results

  16. What are some age stereotypes?

  17. Negative Age Stereotypes • Overqualified • Overpriced • Biding Time Until Retirement • No Longer Passionate About Their Career • Not Up on Trends • Promotion Not an Incentive • Technology Challenged • Inflexible • Feel Superior To Younger Workers

  18. Positive Age Stereotypes “Younger Workers” Physically Able, Healthy Easier to supervise Flexible Lower salary expectations Technology and Social Networking Savvy Creative Energetic Take Initiative Endure Long Hours Multi-tasking “Older Workers” Experienced (life and work) Reliable Punctual Loyal Mature Stable Have industry expertise Work Ethic High Motivation to Work ($$$, Socialization)

  19. Other Positive Attributes of Age • Reasoning and Planning Skills • Communication Skills • Relationship Building Skills • Achievements (Awards) • Personal Traits (e.g., Resilience, Creativity, Integrity) • Professionalism • Strategic Thinking • Leadership Ability • Organizational Skills • Problem Solving Ability

  20. NetWORKing • Requires a Strategy • Quantity and Quality Count • Works For Extroverts AND Introverts • Is Based on Giving, Gratitude, and Reciprocation • Requires Ongoing Care and Feeding • Contributes to 90% Of Job Landings

  21. Strategically Expand Your Network

  22. LinkedIn • Compelling Profile (w/Photo) to Match Your Resume • Bring your Profile to the Top of The Search • Get The Word Out Through “Status Update” • Get Linkedin Recommendations • Find Out Where People With Your Backgrounds Are Working and Are Going

  23. LinkedIn (2) • Get To The Hiring Manager • Join And Participate In Groups • Ask For An Informational Interview • Contact Me For Top 20 LinkedIn Tips

  24. Information Interviewing Benefits • Expand Job Market Information • Discover Titles of Ideal Jobs • Find Out About Jobs/Career Paths You Didn’t Know Existed • Become an Informed Candidate • Talk About Career Goals in a Low Stress Situation • Understand Culture of Target Organizations

  25. Information Interviewing Benefits (2) • First-Hand Current Information • Meet Potential Employers • Meet Potential Recommenders • Build Confidence For Job Interviews • Understand If You Are Connecting

  26. A Well Written Resume Is Critical • Two Pages • Easy to Read • Compelling • Relevant • No Typos, Perfect Grammar • Top of First Page Critical • Measurable Achievements w/Action Verbs • Present Yourself As a Specialist

  27. A Well Written Resume Is Critical (2) • Complementary/Transferable Skills? • Show Graduation Date? • Gaps in Employment? • Email Address? • Cover Letter? • Follow-Up?

  28. Good Resume Adjectives? • Extensive Experience • Problem Solver • Fast Paced • Proven Track Record • Motivated • Dynamic • Results-Oriented • Team Player • Entrepreneurial • Innovative

  29. Job InterviewingCompetence, Compatibility, Chemistry • First Impressions Matter • Appearance • High Energy but Control Nervousness • Forget About Age and Weaknesses • Interactive, Open, Friendly, Respectful, Genuine • Positive and Confident • Keep Answers Short • Match Experience/Skills to Business Goals and Challenges • Practice Answers (CAR)-Use Recent Examples • Prepare and Ask Meaningful Questions • Follow-Up

  30. Competence PLUS • Global Thinking (New Ideas) • Goodness (Honesty & Integrity) • Grit (Determination To Succeed) • Excitement About The Work and Organization • Leadership and Mentorship

  31. White Sox Hire Robin Ventura as Manager

  32. The Importance of Mindset in Job Search • No One Can Help You If You Do Not Know What Type Of Job You Desire. In Fact, You Cannot Even Help Yourself • No One Will Want To Help You If You Do Not Believe In Yourself, Or Your Ability To Find The Job You Desire • If You Allow Doubts And Disbeliefs To Trouble Your Thinking, and Slow You Down, Then Other People Will Have Doubts About You • When You Develop The Mindset To Do These Things The Right Way, Other People Want To Help You, And They Will Begin To Help You -Jeff Garson- “The Employment Mindset”

  33. Mindset Tips Start The Day with Quiet Time Create Energy by Breaking Out of Your Routine Replace Irrational Negative Self-Talk with Positive Affirmations Pursue a Job and Other Things That You Love Align the Elements That Helped You Succeed in the Past Be Future Focused Continue to Learn and Grow Every Day End The Day With Thankful Time

  34. Are You Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone? Explore the Source of Your Anxiety • “Calling a Prospective Employer is ___? • Unemployed People are____? • Job Seekers Over 50 are _________? Replace Negative Ideas with Healthier Ones • Calling is Informative. It Lets the Prospective Employer Quickly Locate the Talent He Needs and Prevents Him From Making a Costly Mistake! • Workers Over 50 are Experienced and Have Better Judgment Than Younger Workers

  35. Long Term Unemployment Anxiety? • Recognize That What You Have Been Doing Has Not Been Working • Seek Help Immediately From All Available Credible Resources • Avoid Downtime • Learn Something New

  36. Take Control of Your Career “There Are People Who Watch Things Happen, And There Are People Who Wonder What Happened. To Be Successful, You Need To Be A Person Who Makes Things Happen.” -James Lovell - Commander, Apollo 13

  37. “Nothing In The World Can Take The Place Of Persistence: Talent Will Not: Nothing Is More Common Than Unsuccessful Men With Talent.Genius Will Not: Unrewarded Genius Is Almost A Proverb. Education Will Not: The World Is Full Of Educated Derelicts. Persistence And Determination Alone Are Omnipotent.” -Calvin Coolidge

  38. Summary • Use a Laser, Not Buckshot! • Develop a Genuine Value Statement • Bring Professionalism and Quality To Every Aspect of Job Search • Network, Network, Network • Hold Yourself Accountable To Your Written Goals and Plans

  39. Summary (2) • Make The Necessary Time Commitment • Focus on Small/Medium Companies • Monitor Physical and Emotional Health • Stay Active and Relevant • Stay Positive, Confident, and Proactive

  40. Resources • www.aarp.org/work/job-hunting/ • www.onetcenter.org • www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm • www.google.com/advanced_search • www.careeronestop.org • www.career.alltop.com • www.seniorsforhire.com • www.volunteermatch.com • http://msn.careerbuilder.com • www.glassdoor.com • www.retirementjobs.com

  41. Over 40 and Hired! Good Luck! www.linkedin.com/in/stevensteinfeld Steven@Over40andHired.com steven@over40andhired.com

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