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  1. Be prepared for how the recruitment process has changed when looking for your new role over 50

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    Article by Ceri Wheeldon   The way in which companies recruit is constantly changing –  what can you do to find a job over 50? I have written many articles about understanding your skills and their marketability in today’s recruitment arena, but I haven’t talked as much bout how the process of recruitment has evolved – and continues to do so. This was evident when I attended the CIPD’s Festival of Work exhibition where the latest recruitment management and assessment packages were showcased. Gone are the days when most of us started our working lives by  checking out the situation vacant column the newspaper and popped a CV and covering letter in the post – or went through an employment agency. A CV with keywords Today recruitment has gone digital.  From job...
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  2. Setting up a business based from home

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    Working from home can often be a dream for many, and so making it your reality at whatever stage of life you are at can feel like such an achievement. Committing to a new  business requires direction, focus and it also might require you to step out of your comfort zone and learn new skills yet be confident in your ability. Statistics show that businesses set up by women over 50, with the benefit of so much diverse life experience, have a higher success rate than businesses set up by their younger counterparts. Here are a few things to consider when setting up a new venture Getting your business registered When starting a business think about whether you want to operate as a sole trader,...
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  3. Is Ageism in the Workplace affecting women’s decisions NOT to go grey?

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    Article by Ceri Wheeldon I attended an event over the weekend covering the topic of ageism in the fashion industry (organised by the Bias Cut.com). It was interesting to see how the discussion progressed to include ageism in the workplace in general. There is a trend currently on social media for women to share their ‘going grey’ journeys, it has almost become the case that if you choose not to  go grey you are letting down the sisterhood. Personally I believe that hair colour is a very personal choice at any age. Not all women even go grey (at the moment I’m one of them).  There should be no rules when it comes to how we should look over 50. We...
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  4. Protect Your Business From These Worst-Case Scenarios

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    Many women over 50 are choosing to set up their own businesses. Statistics show that businesses set up by the over 50s have a far greater success rate than those of their younger counterparts. Experience does have an advantage when it comes to being an entrepreneur ! When putting together a business plan , it is imperative to factor in contingencies for the things that could go wrong, and the best time to do this is when things are going well and you can look at the options with a clear head. Here are some of the common scenarios you may want to address: Protect your business from data loss Something that is always going to be very important for any business is ...
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  5. Why can’t I find a job in my 50s?

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    Article by Ceri Wheeldon This is a a question I frequently get asked!! We are experience a period of record employment, and yet many individuals over 50 are failing either to find work, or when do find employment are underemployed.  At a time when many are facing an increased retirement age, this is a major problem. Many are saying they feel they are being discriminated against due to their age, but are there things within the over 50 jobseeker’s own control that could have a more positive impact on their job search? Where in the recruitment process is your job search failing?  Are you submitting your CV but not being invited for interview? Are you being invited for a first interview, but not being invited to progress...
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  6. Career over 50: How Technophobes Can Get Ahead

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      With technology dominating just about everything today, there is a fear that if you’re not technically minded, then you’re a career is doomed. However, while the millennials entering the workforce now might have grown up with mobile phones and don’t remember a time before the internet, it doesn’t mean that the skills you gained outside of technology are no longer needed. They are, and in fact, they also need to be taught to the next generation. In any job, soft skills are and always have been essential to getting anywhere. The dictionary defines soft skills as personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people, and while that might seem easy enough, for many people these can...
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  7. How to Start a Career in Coaching

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      If you are at a crossroads when it comes to retirement and making sure that you are able to afford what you want to do after you give up work, you create new opportunities. Many professionals leaving the corporate world are looking for a more rewarding and more flexible career, and set up their coaching business. To succeed you have to be focussed, due to the competitive nature of the market. Below you will find a few tips on how to get started and build a profitable business model. Build On Your Experience The good news is that you can help other people overcome the same problems you managed to deal with during your professional or personal life. Your main selling point as a coach should be your...
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  8. Employment over 50: Are your skills current and marketable?

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    Article by Ceri Wheeldon The perception of retirement is changing – with many choosing or needing to work beyond the traditional retirement age. But do YOU have the skills required to be employable in today’s market? With decades of experience under your belt , it can be easy to get stuck in an employment rut, and when looking for new opportunities essentially present your most recent job spec to market your  skills to prospective employers. Have you actually sat down and really understood which of the skills you’ve acquired have a value, and in some cases command a premium in today’s market. Over the past 10 years have you continued to develop your professional skills and grown within your career ( and enhance your employability) or have you stagnated ,...
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  9. Becoming Self-Employed To Support Your Retirement

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    Some people take to retirement like a duck to water, but others like to keep their options open to be able to stay active and boost their income. Going freelance or becoming self-employed in your older age can be an excellent way to make some additional money, while getting to choose your hours and working days to suit you. For many people, a self-employed role can be a great way to balance retirement while still wanting to make some money, with several different roles available to you. Find out more about becoming self-employed to support your retirement below. Look out for community roles You’d be surprised at the number of roles that people undertake in the community...
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  10. Midlife MOT: Views on the ILCs EXTEND report looking at the implications of an ageing workforce

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    Article by Ceri Wheeldon Interesting to read the  ILC’s Extend report today, looking at the implications of policy and pension reforms on an ageing workforce. The findings of the research demonstrated a need for to encourage working in later life, this is beyond the changes in state pension age. It states measures are needed to address health and wellbeing at work, to tackle age discrimination in the workplace and to support those juggling working and caring. Workplaces should be encouraged and supported so health promotion should be a priority. Job and retirement flexibility should also be incorporated. These are all issues we considered when developing the Midlife MOT programme. In the UK there is a strategy and target to increase the number of workers aged 50-69 by 12% by 2022. The ILC’s...
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