tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36089491145080786032011-04-21T20:20:33.319-04:00Those of us over the age of 40 face unique obstacles in today's job search. I will share 20 years of insight into corporate hiring practices with tips, hints, and tricks to make that search easier. I'll polish some antiquated edges, let you know which customs are new again, those you need to ditch quick, and basic steps to keep you from being considered "over qualified".Catherine Reid-Turkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03980011877598963527noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608949114508078603.post-21983223991667673702009-04-30T15:00:00.005-04:002009-04-30T18:29:34.903-04:00

My first experience with 'downsizing' was at a 1993 job fair in Austin, Texas. Our booth next to IBM's - usually a prime position to catch the most talented as they waited their turn with this local and premier employer. Unfortunately, that year they laid-off 40,000 employees and then hired thousands of new people experienced in the latest software technologies. At that time, the only ones with

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For years I kept a corkboard beside my desk. Amongst the notes and numbers, I posted my 'Resume of the Month'. 'Winners' were selected for colorful language ("I left this crap job for..."), massive spelling errors, serial-killer photos, unique hobbies ("I like electricity"), or the creative demonstration of all 18 hues available on then modern printers. These resumes were the worst of the worst

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