Welcome to Fab after Fifty

At Fab after Fifty we are passionate about women over fifty making the best of their lives. There has never been a better time to be 50! We'd love you to join in the conversation. Be Seen. Be Heard. Don’t be invisible. Be Fab after Fifty!

Join Free Today!

Join Our Community Today

Join a community of like-minded women making the second half of life the best half! The Fab after Fifty community is all about informing, sharing and inspiring.

It’s always good to share with friends- old and new, so why not make yourself a cup of coffee or pour a glass of wine and join in the conversation.

Get Started!

Style

Check out our latest style tips and picks to look fabulous over 50!

It’s always good to share with friends- old and new, so why not make yourself a cup of coffee or pour a glass of wine and join in the conversation.

Style

Diet and Fitness

The latest in nutrition and fitness to be healthy over 50!

Diet & Fitness

Beauty

Tips to look best possible fabulous YOU!

Beauty

Career

Whether you're setting up a business or looking for employment, make sure you're marketable over 50

Career

  1. New Year challenge to be fabulous over 50: Make yourself hireable

    Comment
    Article by Ceri Wheeldon I am covering a topic that I am so passionate about in our challenge series. The pandemic has had dramatic impact on our economy and jobs. Many face an uncertain future, having perhaps already been made redundant or concerned for the security of their jobs once the furlough scheme ends. Research shows that those made redundant over the age of 50 typically take longer to find new employment than their younger counterparts in normal times. With fewer vacancies and increased competition the situation now, and as we move forward, is even tougher. So what can we do to ensure that we are best placed to be successful in any job search now and in the future? There are far too many aspects...
    Read more...

  2. Job search over 50: Are you applying for a job with an age friendly employer?

    Comment
    Article by Ceri Wheeldon How a job advertisement is written can tell us a lot about how age inclusive a prospective employer might be. These are difficult times and if you find yourself facing redundancy there may be the temptation to put together a CV and apply for as many jobs as possible. That is NOT what I would suggest you do. There are steps to take before putting together your CV ( such as truly understanding your marketable skills) and ways to put together a compelling CV for each and every job you apply for.  Before you do that I want you to be  more discerning in terms of which vacancies you select to send your CV to. Hoe age inclusive is the potential employer....
    Read more...

  3. Maximise your Chance of Success in your Job Search over 50 post Lockdown

    Comment
    Article by Ceri Wheeldon For many the announcement of a second lockdown and the extension of the furlough scheme may offer a temporary lifeline for those who thought their jobs would be lost. However, we still face an uncertain future. For those who believed , at the beginning of 2020, that their jobs were secure, suddenly finding themselves unemployed, especially in these difficult times, is a massive shock to the system. But where do you start to look for a job when the landscape has changed so dramatically. Don’t rush to put together a CV and answer every job ad you see. You are going to set yourself up for disappointment and rejection. First of all stand back and take a deep breath. First things to do when starting your job search There...
    Read more...

  4. Diversity in the Workplace. Are Employers merely Paying Lip Service when it comes to Age Inclusivity?

    Comment
    Article by Ceri Wheeldon   I have attended many sessions at conferences on the topic of Diversity in the Workplace. With the retirement age increasing ( here in the UK the official pension age is now 66) , and increased pressure on those over 50 facing redundancy as a result of the pandemic, it is more important than ever that the contribution of older workers in the workplace is not just recognised, but welcomed. When it comes to diversity in recruitment – many companies will state that they are a diverse employer, and include age inclusivity in their diversity statement – alongside BAME, LGBT and disability, including their diversity statements in their recruitment advertising, but when it comes to their corporate imagery , the ‘age inclusive’ element is noticeable by...
    Read more...

  5. Job search over 50: What do you do when you are rejected for a role on the basis of ‘having too much experience’?

    Comment
    Article by Ceri Wheeldon This is a common issue  50plus jobseekers encounter. How do you respond to this? What are the reasons for the potential employer’s concerns? They may assume that you will be using the role simply as a stopgap until you are able to find another position with the same level of seniority and responsibly as your previous position. They may be concerned about the dynamics of you reporting into somebody who may have less experience than you. To address these concerns you need to be able to open up the conversation in a non defensive and non confrontational way. One suggestion I make is to ask a question along the lines of ‘what experience in particular would you like me to forget?’....
    Read more...

  6. Why women over 50 are great in customer services roles

    Comment
    Article by Ceri Wheeldon I have long been highlighting the value ‘older’ employees can bring to customer services roles. This was absolutely the case in a call I had with the call centre of a well known communications company today to resolve a billing issue. It took three calls to resolve an ongoing problem – the first two calls were unable to fully sort – it took a third call  to get everything sorted – and the third person in this chain of calls just happened to be a woman in her 50s! I have had ongoing issues for quite some time, with all sorts of errors including at one point having two accounts allocated for the same service with the direct debit somehow being lost between the...
    Read more...

  7. Career change over 50: Why you should NOT let age get in the way of your dream job! Ronald Reagan didn’t!

    Comment
    Article by Ceri Wheeldon When it comes to a career change over 50 , success really can be a matter of mindset. Whether you are looking for a complete change of career direction, are looking for a new role as a result of redundancy or returning to the workplace following a career break, how you feel about your can make all the difference – if you believe it will be a barrier it will be. When Ronald Reagan decided to run for President of the USA at the age of 69, the elephant in the room was his age. He decided to confront it head on in a positive humorous way in one of the debates saying: “I want you to know that...
    Read more...

  8. Don’t let Age be a Barrier in your Job Search.

    Comment
    Article by Ceri Wheeldon I have lost track of how many times I have heard individuals in their 50s and beyond say that there was no point in even trying to look for a  new job as their age would count against them. Why would you assume that? Accepting defeat before you even start is a self perpetuating prophesy. Think of the positives you are able to offer an employer even in light of the pandemic. You have a wealth of experience you can bring to an employer You have a wealth of experience you can bring to an employer – and far from being averse to learning new technology research has shown that it is older workers who are most willing to adapt and embrace new technology...
    Read more...

  9. Questions You Should Ask a Job Search Coach

    Comment
    Article by Ceri Wheeldon With many individuals facing redundancy, and increased competition for every job vacancy, many jobseekers may feel they need some additional support in their job search and look for guidance from a job search coach, especially individuals who have been with an employer for an extended period of time, and find the way in which companies recruit has changed dramatically since they last looked for a new role. I have seen many life coaches pop up in my social media streams offering career reviews and assistance with putting CVs together for those who have lost jobs as a result of the pandemic and lockdown. Life coaches can play a valuable role in terms of helping you determine what you want to do in the future...
    Read more...

  10. Job Possibilities Post Lockdown

    Comment
    Due to the lockdown, there are an estimated 650,000 jobs that could be cut in the next few weeks. That is going to put so many families into peril and it can be quite disheartening to learn that you have been let go. You have every right to sit around and sulk for a few days but after that, you have to realise that you cannot give up. Something else always comes around the corner. Better yet, you could be proactive and search for jobs that you can do to boost your recovery out of this recession. But where do you even begin?   Short-term training If you want to know what kind of job is always very popular, it’s the teaching of driving. Youngsters will always...
    Read more...
‹1234567›

Search Fabafterfifty

Courses (New!)

Newsletter Signup




Why not become a fan on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Youtube or Pinterest and enjoy our RSS feed.

Latest Articles

Our Facebook Page

Skip to toolbar