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		<title>Should You Respond to Online Job Postings and “Help-Wanted” Ads?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/07/should-you-respond-to-online-job-postings-and-%e2%80%9chelp-wanted%e2%80%9d-ads-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let’s assume that you’ve just spent a lot of time preparing, strategizing and tooling-up for a job search. Now, you’re finally ready to get into action. What’s the first thing you’re likely to do? Of course! Go online (or open a newspaper or trade publication), to start scanning the job postings and help-wanted ads. You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interview Questions You Can Ask</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/05/interview-questions-you-can-ask/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 11:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most important questions of your interviews might be the ones you ask. In the interview, don’t think you’re the only one who is “on the spot.” It is perfectly acceptable for you to ask questions of the interviewer and to take notes throughout the meeting (which will help you to formulate your questions). When [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Funny Job-Search and Work Stories</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/04/funny-job-search-and-work-stories/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter was long and cold across much of the country, and for many people it was an extremely challenging period with regard to work, careers and job search. The news about the economy and job market continued to be negative and cynical throughout the season. But now, it’s April. Spring has finally arrived, and many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The “Bridge Job” Strategy:Making Money While You’re in Career Transition</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/the-%e2%80%9cbridge-job%e2%80%9d-strategymaking-money-while-you%e2%80%99re-in-career-transition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[flexible work]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re out of work now, what part-time or flexible work can you do to fill the gap until you land the job you want? If you’re fully-employed but concerned about losing your job, what sort of opportunities could you pursue to earn additional income, should the need arise? The “Bridge Job Strategy” is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creating Your Career Transition Binder</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/creating-your-career-transition-binder/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/creating-your-career-transition-binder/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[career transition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re in job search mode, you should create a binder – your very own Career Transition Binder. I’ve found that there are two types of job seekers: those who create a binder to keep track of all their networking, interviewing, career documents, lists, and contacts in one place – and those who don’t.
Guess which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Only Five Interview Questions</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/01/only-five-interview-questions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of all the subjects we cover in career management and job search, the one that seems to cause clients the most anxiety is INTERVIEWING. To ease my clients’ concerns, I often simplify the topic by reducing it to a handful of basic elements.
When you boil it all down, job interviews are made-up of only five [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seasons Greetings</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/12/seasons-greetings-6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seasons Greetings from Boomer-Living.com
Meet our Expert
FORD MYERS.
We wish you and your family a very happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with peace and prosperity.
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		<title>Resume Building Blocks For Boomers</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/12/your-resume%e2%80%99s-building-blocks-for-boomers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/12/your-resume%e2%80%99s-building-blocks-for-boomers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regardless of format, every resume will be composed of some standard sections. Below is a quick guide to the main elements that should be included in every resume.
Personal Information – Always include your full name, street address, phone numbers (home and cell), and e-mail address. If you have your own web site, include the link [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should You Respond to Online Job Postings and “Help-Wanted” Ads?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/11/should-you-respond-to-online-job-postings-and-%e2%80%9chelp-wanted%e2%80%9d-ads/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/11/should-you-respond-to-online-job-postings-and-%e2%80%9chelp-wanted%e2%80%9d-ads/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let’s assume that you’ve just spent a lot of time preparing, strategizing and tooling-up for a job search. Now, you’re finally ready to get into action. What’s the first thing you’re likely to do? Of course! Go online (or open a newspaper or trade publication), to start scanning the job postings and help-wanted ads. You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Truths of Career Success</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/seven-truths-of-career-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/seven-truths-of-career-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. The most qualified candidate does not necessarily get the job offer
Many times, candidates with lesser qualifications get job offers simply because they’ve prepared and presented themselves in a more compelling way. They “package” themselves better, with an outstanding portfolio of career documents and oral presentation skills. The winning candidate is the one who knows [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q &amp; A with Ford R. Myers</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/09/q-a-with-ford-r-myers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/09/q-a-with-ford-r-myers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that it is September, many recent college graduates are about to start their first professional positions. Many more are still engaged in the job search. I have been contacted over the past few months by parents who are deeply concerned about their childrens’ ability to find and keep good jobs. Their anxiety is certainly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ford R. Myers, M.ED.</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/08/ford-myers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/08/ford-myers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ford R. Myers, M. ED, Boomer-Living.com Director, is President of Career Potential, LLC &#8211; Career Potential.com . Since 1992, he has been providing professional services in executive career consulting, coaching and assessment. After helping thousands of individuals take charge of their careers, create the work they love and earn what they deserve, Ford drew from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Embrace the Salesperson Within and Ace the Job Interview</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/08/embrace-the-salesperson-within-and-ace-the-job-interview-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/08/embrace-the-salesperson-within-and-ace-the-job-interview-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:14:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After several years of additional experience and reflection, however, I can firmly state that an interview IS a sales call – a “consultative” sales call. This is actually good news because a consultative sales call has a well defined and highly researched structure that works. In addition, like any good (healthy) sales situation, the sales [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Employers Behave When There Are More Workers Than Jobs</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/07/how-employers-behave-when-there-are-more-workers-than-jobs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/07/how-employers-behave-when-there-are-more-workers-than-jobs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When there are many more workers than job openings, employers behave differently than they do in a healthy employment market. This is largely because the locus of control shifts from candidates to employers, and employers will have the sense that they can “call the shots.” These dynamics can pose serious challenges for job seekers. Under [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Get The Job You Want, Even When No One&#8217;s Hiring&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/06/get-the-job-you-want-even-when-no-ones-hiring/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/06/get-the-job-you-want-even-when-no-ones-hiring/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Boomer-Living Readers,
This is just a quick note to let you know that my new book, “Get The Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring” has just been published by John Wiley &#38; Sons, and I’m very excited! The topic is obviously timely, given the state of the current job market.
You can learn about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>20 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers in a Down Market</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/05/20-habits-of-highly-effective-job-seekers-in-a-down-market/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/05/20-habits-of-highly-effective-job-seekers-in-a-down-market/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:56:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even in a down market, job seekers and employees are not powerless or without recourse. In fact, you have more control over your career circumstances than you might think. I&#8217;ve developed 20 specific strategies and tactics that consistently generate powerful results for job seekers, even when it seems that &#8220;no one&#8217;s hiring.&#8221;
In this issue of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Follow-Up Steps After the Interview</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/04/follow-up-steps-after-the-interview-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/04/follow-up-steps-after-the-interview-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:51:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My clients often express frustration after they&#8217;ve completed their interviews for a position they want. The common complaints include, &#8220;Why doesn&#8217;t the company call me back?&#8221; or &#8220;I feel like I have no power; all I can do is wait for an answer,&#8221; or &#8220;Can&#8217;t I do anything to make the employer say YES?&#8221;
After working [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Moving Your Career Forward In Tough Times</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/01/moving-your-career-forward-in-tough-times/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/01/moving-your-career-forward-in-tough-times/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Work harder and smarter for better career results
Let&#8217;s face it: the job market is bad and the economy is worse. That&#8217;s why this is the time to push harder than ever in conducting your job search and managing your career. In addition to working harder, you&#8217;ll need to work smarter as well.
Are you upset that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Good Perspective for Bad Times</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/11/good-perspective-for-bad-times/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/11/good-perspective-for-bad-times/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:11:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These are tough times to be sure. Just as a new President is about to be elected, the U.S. is experiencing the worst economy since the Great Depression. The stock market recently had the largest one-day drop in history. The shockwaves of the “credit crunch” are reverberating across the country and around the globe. Governments [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Networking: Your Most Important Career</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/10/networking-your-most-important-career/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/10/networking-your-most-important-career/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, you’ve gotten totally clear on your career goals, prepared your complete “executive portfolio” of self-marketing documents, and developed a detailed strategy for your search.Now it’s time for “your feet to meet the street” – and that means NETWORKING! You’ll be spending most of your job search time networking with people who can help you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Tips to Rev-Up Your Career This Fall</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/09/five-tips-to-rev-up-your-career-this-fall/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/09/five-tips-to-rev-up-your-career-this-fall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer is coming to a close, and September is here! That means it’s time to hang-up the beach bag, dry-out the swim trunks and focus on career advancement. Here are five tips to help job seekers get out of their Summer “career coma” and focus on Fall career success:
1. Create and Control Your Internet Image
Whether [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Self-Employment Options</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/08/self-employment-options/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/08/self-employment-options/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In considering the self-employment option, there are two main questions to ask yourself:

Is self-employment potentially right for you?
If so, which of the four paths to business ownership would be best for you?

You have two main career paths: Self Employment vs. “Getting a Job”
Is Business Ownership Right for You?
Three questions to help you discover an answer:

Why [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Help Your Child Transition Successfully from College to Career</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/07/how-to-help-your-child-transition-successfully-from-college-to-career/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/07/how-to-help-your-child-transition-successfully-from-college-to-career/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:55:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past year, we’ve received a number of phone calls from parents of recent college graduates.
This is unusual for two reasons:
(1) we don’t usually work with clients in their twenties;
(2) these parents are seriously concerned about their children’s ability to start careers.
Indeed, many parents are now paying our career coaching fees, to ensure that their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Only Five Basic Interview Questions</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/06/only-five-basic-interview-questions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/06/only-five-basic-interview-questions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:53:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of all the subjects we cover in career management and job search, the one that seems to cause clients the most anxiety is INTERVIEWING. To ease my clients’ concerns, I often simplify the topic by reducing it to a handful of basic elements. When you boil it all down, job interviews are made-up of only five [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Bulletproof Your Career</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/05/how-to-bulletproof-your-career/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/05/how-to-bulletproof-your-career/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the not-too-distant past, ascending the corporate ladder assured management professionals of a bigger office, a stronger compensation package and a more secure future. But today, executives are being told: Don’t get too comfortable in that corner office, and don’t buy that fancy new car or boat you’ve always dreamed of – because your job is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Establishing and Maintaining Leader Behavior</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/02/establishing-and-maintaining-leader-behavior/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/02/establishing-and-maintaining-leader-behavior/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you a leader?
A leader generates his or her own opportunities. Leaders don’t whine and complain about the lack of opportunities to develop their careers. They CREATE opportunities – regardless of their current situation, regardless of their current boss, regardless of obstacles that may seem to stand in the way of developing their full potential.
The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Solutions for Common Interview Mistakes</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/01/solutions-for-common-interview-mistakes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2008/01/solutions-for-common-interview-mistakes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not Preparing and Practicing Your Verbal Statements
Regardless of where you are in the search process – just thinking about switching jobs or in the midst of a full-fledged career change – the following “tools” will help you improve your confidence and effectiveness during interviews. If you don&#8217;t create and practice these verbal statements, you&#8217;ll seriously [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Types of Resumes &#8211; and How to Use Them</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/11/types-of-resumes-and-how-to-use-them/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/11/types-of-resumes-and-how-to-use-them/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2007 03:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why is the resume so important? Simple. The main reason is to improve your thinking, so you’ll be better prepared to market yourself effectively! You only have one chance to make a first impression. Remember also that the resume is designed to “get you in the door” for an interview.
Approach your resume as you would any [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Want Ads and Internet Job Postings</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/11/want-ads-and-internet-job-postings/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/11/want-ads-and-internet-job-postings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2007 03:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that only one job in ten is ever advertised; and only one in ten of those is any good! That nets out to about one percent of help-wanted ads and job postings that are worthwhile! Newspaper ads represent the bottom of the job-seeking barrel: entry-level jobs, high-turnover positions, straight- commission sales, scams, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Ten Holiday Tips for Career Success</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/11/top-ten-holiday-tips-for-career-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/11/top-ten-holiday-tips-for-career-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:21:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year as the holidays approach, most jobseekers and career changers make the mistake of halting all their efforts. They believe there is no point in pursuing new opportunities during the holidays, and that nobody is making hiring decisions until late January, so &#8220;why bother?&#8221; Many decide to do absolutely nothing from mid-November to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Follow Up Steps After the Interview</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/10/follow-up-steps-after-the-interview/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/10/follow-up-steps-after-the-interview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:08:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My clients often express frustration after they’ve completed their interviews for a position they want. The common complaints include, “Why doesn’t the company call me back?” or “I feel like I have no power; all I can do is wait for an answer,” or “Can’t I do anything to make the employer say YES?”
After working [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Beat the Sunday Night Blues</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/10/how-to-beat-the-sunday-night-blues/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/10/how-to-beat-the-sunday-night-blues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s only Sunday night but already you&#8217;re thinking about the dreaded event: returning to work on Monday.
If this is the thought that goes through your mind each Sunday night, here are some ideas that can help. I suggest the following six strategies to help overcome those &#8220;Sunday night blues&#8221; and establish a fresh approach to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Using Phone References and Recommendation Letters</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/07/using-phone-references-and-recommendation-letters/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/07/using-phone-references-and-recommendation-letters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people already know that they need a list of Professional References. But you might be asking, “Why do I need Letters of Recommendation at this point in my career?”
The answer is simple. You don’t NEED them … but you should WANT them. Why? Because when you find yourself in a competitive interviewing situation (and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Everything Is Negotiable</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/07/everything-is-negotiable/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/07/everything-is-negotiable/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:55:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most job-seekers get into a “locked mindset” about compensation negotiation, with all sorts of assumptions, pre-formed notions and “myths.” The truth is that everything is negotiable. Yes, EVERYTHING! There are four things I know about salary negotiation, from all my years of experience in career consulting:

The first salary offer the employer makes is usually the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Assimilating Into Your New Position</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/07/assimilating-into-your-new-position/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/07/assimilating-into-your-new-position/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Landing your new job is a wonderful experience. In fact, don&#8217;t forget to celebrate because you definitely deserve it after all your hard work!
After the celebration, write letters or cards to your network of contacts, letting them know about your new position and thanking them for their help. In turn, you should offer them help and support, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Laid Off? Downsized? Looking For A Career Change?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/07/laid-off-downsized-looking-for-a-career-change/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/07/laid-off-downsized-looking-for-a-career-change/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here at Career Potential, it seems like we hear about businesses merging, plants closing or production facilities moving overseas on a daily basis. These &#8220;business transitions&#8221; force out valuable employees — the very same people who often wind-up in our office seeking career help. Some of these &#8220;ex-employees&#8221; — tired of riding the corporate roller [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special Free Offer</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/05/special-free-offer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/05/special-free-offer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 03:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you thought about work after retirement? Do you have the tools for a career transition? Have you thought about what you would do if you unexpectantly had to make a career change? Are you putting all of your time and energy into &#8220;Doing Your Job&#8221; as opposed to Managing Your Career? Who is managing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Performing an Internal Career Audit</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/04/performing-an-internal-career-audit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/04/performing-an-internal-career-audit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 02:58:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you hope to get your career on track this year, with more power and momentum than ever before?
Are you prepared to create the focused and productive career that you know you are capable of having –one that will give you great satisfaction and financial reward? When you think back to prior career transitions, did you also [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exploring the Franchise Option</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/03/exploring-the-franchise-option/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 02:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today’s difficult economy, many people feel that they have lost a sense of control over their careers. Widespread corporate layoffs and downsizings have made the job market a tenuous environment in which to build a solid future. As a result, some are turning to entrepreneurship as a career alternative.
One of the best ways to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Networking: Your Most Important Career Activity</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/02/networking-your-most-important-career-activity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, you’ve gotten totally clear on your career goals, prepared your complete “executive portfolio” of self-marketing documents, and developed a detailed strategy for your search.
Now it’s time for “your feet to meet the street” – and that means NETWORKING! You’ll be spending most of your job search time networking with people who can help you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Most Effective Self-Marketing Tool</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/02/your-most-effective-self-marketing-tool/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contrary to popular opinion, you should never rely solely on your résumé as you pursue a job search. Your &#8220;Job Seeker&#8217;s Tool Kit&#8221; should be filled with a variety of documents that will enable you to successfully market yourself with power and professionalism.
Of all the tools in your &#8220;Job Seeker&#8217;s Tool Kit,&#8221; the one that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taking Charge of Your Career</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/02/taking-charge-of-your-career/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 03:13:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this new century, Baby Boomers are redefining career development, at mid-career and beyond. The most noteworthy shift is that Boomers have more options than they&#8217;ve ever had before, and they&#8217;re able to choose the career path that is most appropriate and enjoyable for them. For example, some may pursue active retirement, while others choose to stay [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Re-Discovering Your Career Passion</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/01/re-discovering-your-career-passion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2007 03:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most troubling experiences of working professionals is that, somewhere along the way, they often lose touch with the enthusiasm and passion they once felt about their careers. This is so unfortunate!
Remember when you were just starting out in your career, or you were a recent graduate? You probably thought that any job [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Common Misconceptions About Career Management</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/01/common-misconceptions-about-career-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2007 03:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You get your clothes cleaned when they’re dirty. You pay your bills each month. You see your doctor once or twice a year. You send cards to family-members at each birthday. So, why is it that most people (maybe even you!) don’t integrate career management into their regular routine?
Most individuals have a reactive – not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Perpetual Career Management</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2007/01/perpetual-career-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2007 02:36:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you putting all your time and energy into “doing your job,” as opposed to “managing your career?”
It’s no surprise that people who are in career transition focus a lot of their time and energy on updating their resume, networking, brushing-up their interviewing skills, collecting accomplishment stories, etc. They know they need to be prepared [...]]]></description>
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