Age discrimination is prevalent throughout the job search process, yet very difficult to prove. Some companies promote a culture of discriminating against older workers, making it difficult for older workers throughout the job search process. AARP and the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics have reported on this topic which has done very little, if anything, to deter companies from practicing this form of discrimination. With the baby boomers aging better than generations before, there is no slowing down older workers. As such, many older job seekers still desire to put their skills, reliability, and maturity to work beyond the typical retirement age.   Continue reading

So, you have landed those coveted job interviews and have begun to practice and perfect your interview skills. Now what? Well, in addition to fine-tuning your interview skills, you may also want to consider making a list of appropriate questions to ask your interviewers when the opportunity presents.  Continue reading

Are you stuck in a rut at work? Is your career going nowhere?  Are you thinking about going back to school in order to improve your chances of success? Well you are not alone.  Many professionals get to this same position at some point in their lives.  You may hesitate to go back to school because of the fear of taking on more debt to finance your career or you may just be scared of the time commitment.  Whatever the reasons are for your fears or concerns, you should at last think it through so you can make the best long-term decision for you.  Here are a few ways that returning to school can help you in the long run. Returning to school can help you: Continue reading

I consistently get asked by clients whether or not it is worth getting advanced degrees in order to improve career growth opportunities. I recommend anyone hoping to work in an occupation related to GIS to study at USC Dornsife as part of their graduate program. Advanced degrees are a complicated question, as this answer can and should vary depending on each person’s individual situation, career plan, and overall career goals. Continue reading

I often receive calls from clients age 50 and over who are deeply concerned and fearful about of aging out of the workplace.  Many feel they are becoming extinct and in jeopardy of being replaced by millennials and other younger workers.  Continue reading

Are you ready to use a career management plan that can take your career to the next level? Here are some steps you can take: Continue reading

You finally get a call for an interview you have been hoping for, but that call doesn’t mean the hard work is over. Now is the time for you to thoroughly prepare yourself for your interview. There are many steps required in preparing for an interview, and there are many ways for an interviewee to stumble during the interview process. Continue reading

Graduation is just around the corner, and soon you will be embarking upon the beginning of your career.  This can be a very scary time as you transition into the professional world.  Don’t worry, you have more control over how quickly you land a job. Here are some tips to help avoid job search mistakes to land that job quickly. Continue reading