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Building Your Brand On Social Media – A Next For Me Guide

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As we all seem to be putting off retirement, we're looking online for career help, job listings and to build our personal brand. We know that social media isn't just for narcissistic twenty-somethings to post selfies, it's a place where we can showcase our work, discover the latest info about our field, and network.   If you're ready to put yourself out there on social … [Read more...] about Building Your Brand On Social Media – A Next For Me Guide

Over 50 and Looking for a Job: The Complete Getting Started Guide

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We've updated our Job Guide for 50+ job hunters Assembled from our series of articles by David Perlman, an executive recruiter and career coach, on looking for a job after 50. Now available as a single downloadable PDF document to kickstart your next career search. To download the full guide click here. To read and share the stories one at a time, follow the links … [Read more...] about Over 50 and Looking for a Job: The Complete Getting Started Guide

Bridging the Gap with Workplace Mentoring

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In our market report Understanding the 50+ Worker, we highlighted some of the conversations from our Los Angeles Meetup, where we talked with Millenials and Boomers about their experience with mentoring. There's a real need for knowledge share and a real opportunity for learning, for both younger and older workers.  "We don’t know where to look for mentors," said one younger … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap with Workplace Mentoring

NFM Events: South by Southwest and our 50 & Up Meet Up

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We're heading to Austin as co-hosts of our first ever event in the lively city. South by Southwest is an annual conference that showcases film, music and interactive trendsetters. Check out our event and some other sessions we're hoping to catch. Friday March 8, Fairmont Hotel, Violet Room 50 & Up Meetup We were invited by communications pro Patricia McCall who hosted … [Read more...] about NFM Events: South by Southwest and our 50 & Up Meet Up

NFM Event: San Francisco, March 20, 2019

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We're working in San Francisco this spring and we're hosting some intimate, informal events to discuss career continuity after 50. We'd love for you to join us. Space is limited, so if you're interested please fill out this form as soon as you can. We'll meet in downtown San Francisco on Wednesday, March 20 from 6-8 pm. We'll provide light snacks and beverages. The … [Read more...] about NFM Event: San Francisco, March 20, 2019

7 Podcasts to Help You Plan Your Next Act

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To properly plan a career change, a jump into entrepreneurship, or to make a post-retirement plan, you need to do a bit of research. But those of us who are juggling family, multiple work projects, and other responsibilities may find it challenging to find the time (and quiet) to research and read. We recommend these seven podcasts to help give you some perspective and … [Read more...] about 7 Podcasts to Help You Plan Your Next Act

50-something in a Startup: A Curious Tourist

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I recently left work at an early stage startup, which was certainly the most interesting and intense four years of my career. As a fifty-something in a company of twenty- and thirty-somethings, I was like a tourist in another country, sometimes feeling quite “foreign,” even while totally intrigued. Early on at the job, I remember sitting in a WeWork conference room as two … [Read more...] about 50-something in a Startup: A Curious Tourist

Understanding the 50+ Worker: Market Report

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Through our weekly newsletter, in-person meetups, and public events, Next for Me has created a network of opportunity and empowerment for 50+ workers. This market report is based on findings from those meetups, from one-on-one interviews, focus groups, and surveys conducted with our audience nationwide from January 2018 - January 2019.   Download the complete report: … [Read more...] about Understanding the 50+ Worker: Market Report

Book: Purpose and a Paycheck by Chris Farrell

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Chris Farrell is senior economics contributor at Marketplace, American Public Media’s nationally syndicated public radio business and economic programs. He is economics commentator for Minnesota Public Radio and host of its series, Conversations on the Creative Economy. An award-winning journalist, Chris is a columnist for PBS Next Avenue and the Star Tribune. He has written … [Read more...] about Book: Purpose and a Paycheck by Chris Farrell

Overcoming Unconscious Age Bias in Recruiting

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    Almost everyone in the recruitment space knows age bias and discrimination have been hot button topics in recent months.  Just two weeks ago, WSJ published an in-depth article about a class-action lawsuit (filed in April 2016) against Big 4 accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, in which the plaintiff (aged 40+) alleges he was denied employment, due … [Read more...] about Overcoming Unconscious Age Bias in Recruiting

Hiring Practices Revealed

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Ageist founder David Stewart published a look inside the hiring practices of HR departments, interviewing leaders having 10-25 years of experience. While those interviewed admitted there was some age discrimination in hiring, often the issues have more to do with relational qualities than skill set or outright ageism. Is the candidate someone people want to be around, … [Read more...] about Hiring Practices Revealed

Welcome to Slack

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  We've heard from our community that you want to learn more about the new technologies that are driving businesses today. One of these tools is Slack, an asynchronous collaboration tool that lets you manage existing projects, plan new initiatives, and share your work with other members of your team. Slack is used by teams at Oracle, Target, Airbnb, and NASA, among … [Read more...] about Welcome to Slack

Clare Martorana: Modernizing VA.gov and Lifelong Learning

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Clare Martorana is a digital service expert at the United States Digital Service, in Washington, D.C. Clare is detailed to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs focused on the agency’s Digital Modernization efforts. Previously she served as president of Everyday Health after a 12 year career as senior vice president, general manager and editor-at-large at WebMD. She loves … [Read more...] about Clare Martorana: Modernizing VA.gov and Lifelong Learning

Change Jobs Before Your Employer Does it For You

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ProPublica stands out as one of those news organization that still has the resources and commitment to investigative reporting. We covered their deep reporting with Mother Jones on systematic replacement of older workers at IBM last year. Following on that thread they have published "If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a Job Won’t be Yours" A new data … [Read more...] about Change Jobs Before Your Employer Does it For You

Our Generation Meets Up in Madison, Wisconsin

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Before the holiday season consumed us, Next For Me friend Shilpa S. hosted an intimate gathering at her home in Madison, Wisconsin to discuss the topics near and dear to our hearts. Work, finance and community. Eight people ranging in age from their mid-forties to mid-seventies met around Shilpa's dining table and the conversation was remarkably open on topics including life … [Read more...] about Our Generation Meets Up in Madison, Wisconsin

Phased Retirement: Donna Kastner on Easing Your Way Out

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Donna Kastner at Retirepreneur covers the trend of phased retirement in her latest video update. It's a trend that's catching on with companies who are looking to retain their workforce and to accommodate workers who are looking for ways to ease their way out of the workforce and into retirement. https://youtu.be/w9FqJELGjmc From CNBC: How to gauge your chances of a phased … [Read more...] about Phased Retirement: Donna Kastner on Easing Your Way Out

Briefs: Reverse Mortgages, Financial Regrets, and Model Ageism

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Briefs: Reverse Mortgage considerations from Squared Away Blog Americans Top 3 Retirement Planning Regrets Christie Brinkley on Ageism in Modeling Home Equity Offers Big Boost to Retirees From the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College's Squared Away Blog. "Financial Behavior: Work, Save, Retire" Retirees’ primary sources of income are the … [Read more...] about Briefs: Reverse Mortgages, Financial Regrets, and Model Ageism

Elizabeth White: 55, Unemployed, and Faking Normal

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Elizabeth White chronicles her high-wire financial survival in her book "55, Unemployed and Faking Normal." With all the right credentials, work history, and education her plight came as much a surprise to her as to her professional colleagues. She observed the security she was accustomed to suddenly disappear. Her story resonates with many of our readers. We are delighted … [Read more...] about Elizabeth White: 55, Unemployed, and Faking Normal