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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>Staying Positive When The Job Search Is Going Poorly</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/05/staying-positive-when-the-job-search-is-going-poorly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/05/staying-positive-when-the-job-search-is-going-poorly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 20:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job seeker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[media outlets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unemployment rate]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=11754</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The economy may be getting better for some, but the unemployment rate is still at 9.9% nationwide. A few industries may be adding jobs, but many others are still shredding them. The process of finding a new position can be extremely frustrating and depressing. Spending countless hours applying for jobs on-line only to receive no [...]]]></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>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/05/interview-questions-you-can-ask/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 11:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[management style]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[savvy business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smart questions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[strengths and weaknesses]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=11318</guid>
		<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>Get The Job You Want By Following These Interview Guidelines!</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/04/get-the-job-you-want-by-following-these-interview-guidelines/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/04/get-the-job-you-want-by-following-these-interview-guidelines/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interview tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interviewing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[list of references]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=10139</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s economy it is hard enough to get an interview, so when you have that opportunity you want to cash in on it.  Just like everything in life, in order to excel at something, you practice and study it &#8211; Interviewing is no different. Unfortunately, there are too many people who feel that they [...]]]></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>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/04/funny-job-search-and-work-stories/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[careers and job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[true stories]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=10108</guid>
		<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>How Important Is Your Resume?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/04/how-important-is-your-resume/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/04/how-important-is-your-resume/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:03:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cover letter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job seeker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=9841</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Resumes &#8211; Many job seekers view them as the primary tool to seek new employment. The average job seeker emails their resume to three companies per day, with the average response being 1 for every 45 resumes sent.  The perception becomes that the resume isn&#8217;t getting the job done and that the job seeker needs to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Join the Ranks of the Work At Home Professionals</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/join-the-ranks-of-the-work-at-home-professionals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/join-the-ranks-of-the-work-at-home-professionals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melodieann Whiteley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[baby boomers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unemployment rate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[working from home]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=9645</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s face it. The economy may be getting better but most of us still aren&#8217;t feeling it where it counts &#8211; in our pocketbooks. And the unemployment rate is predicted to continue to rise in spite of the fact that we are coming out of the recession. So, you&#8217;ve lost your job, the economy is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Job Search</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/job-search/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/job-search/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interviewing for a job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job search]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=9619</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Time continues to go by and yet the job market seems to be getting worse. The jobs that do exist are becoming harder and harder to find. A strong resume and catchy cover letter can certainly give you an advantage over your competition, however; there is no substitute for one-on-one employment consultation. 
Can you really afford to go [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Overcoming Network Marketing Fears</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/overcoming-network-marketing-fears/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/overcoming-network-marketing-fears/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melodieann Whiteley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[network marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prospective customer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prospects]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=9368</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If someone gave me a magic wand that I could use to solve any network marketing issue my team faced, what would that issue be? Only one comes to mind. I suspect it was the same issue fifty years ago and would be the same issue fifty years from now. That issue is &#8220;Fear of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Job Coaching: What Is It And Is It Worth My Money?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/job-coaching-what-is-it-and-is-it-worth-my-money/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/job-coaching-what-is-it-and-is-it-worth-my-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career consultants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[human resource managers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interview techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job search]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=9340</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Job Coaching is a term that you have probably heard more and more of in the last year. The truth is that &#8220;Job Coaches&#8221; have been there all along, but not as many people needed them due to the thriving economy.
However, times have changed quite a bit and the usual 1 month job search has [...]]]></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>
		<comments>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/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flexible work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[service organizations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[substitute teaching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[temp agencies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[temporary job]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=8978</guid>
		<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>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career transition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[networking meetings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[organizing your career]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[professional binders]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=8656</guid>
		<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>Resume Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts for Boomers</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/resume-dos-and-donts-for-boomers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/03/resume-dos-and-donts-for-boomers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computer software skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cover letter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job description]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power verbs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[professional work history]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=8523</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[DO’S
DO develop a resume template that will separate your resume from everyone else’s.  Most people will use a MS Word template from “Resume Wizard”.  There isn’t anything wrong with these formats, except 99% of individuals looking for a job will go here to create a resume.  You will need to develop a format that will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stages of Business</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/02/stages-of-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/02/stages-of-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melodieann Whiteley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boomer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mentor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[network marketing business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[planning]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=8299</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have been in any kind of business of your own, then you know that it changes as time passes. You will go through stages while you get things up and running and then find your equilibrium. There are typically four stages to the life of any business and what you do during each [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Tips for Guilt Free Marketing for Service Professionals</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/02/3-tips-for-guilt-free-marketing-for-service-professionals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/02/3-tips-for-guilt-free-marketing-for-service-professionals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Judith Sherven, PhD and Jim Sniechowski, PhD</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting people to buy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting people to spend their money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[guilt free marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing for service professionals]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=8244</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So many people write us, explaining how guilty they feel doing anything that smacks of “getting people to buy” &#8211; “getting people to spend their money.”
For Service Providers, Service Professionals this isn’t surprising since we’ve all been trained to be in Service – not in business.
But the fact is that anyone who exchanges services for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s NOT a Pyramid!</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/02/its-not-a-pyramid/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/02/its-not-a-pyramid/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melodieann Whiteley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[extra income]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[genuine product]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=7987</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the first questions I inevitably get when presenting my network marketing business is &#8220;Is this a pyramid scheme? Aren&#8217;t those illegal?&#8221; So let me state once and for all &#8211; NETWORK MARKETING IS NOT A PYRAMID SCHEME. Pyramids do exist and sometimes it&#8217;s hard to tell a legitimate business from a scam. What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Answer the Dreaded &#8220;Salary Question&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/02/how-to-answer-the-dreaded-salary-question/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/02/how-to-answer-the-dreaded-salary-question/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interviewing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lateral move]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[salary reduction]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=7886</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most dreaded questions in the interview process is &#8220;What salary are you looking for?”. At some point during the interview process, this is a question that is very likely to come up. The way you answer the question could determine whether or not you are hired.
When answering this question, many people add [...]]]></description>
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		<title>If Used Right, Job Boards Can Actually Help Boomers Find A Job</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/01/if-used-right-job-boards-can-actually-help-boomers-find-a-job/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/01/if-used-right-job-boards-can-actually-help-boomers-find-a-job/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hiring manager]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[linkedin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking site]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=7231</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A large percentage of individuals, including Boomers, who are unemployed spend countless hours searching job boards such as Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, Theladders.com and Craigslist. Many people will send out 2-3 resumes per day and never get a response. Unfortunately for these individuals, it is very likely that they will not receive responses to their resume. Often [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Only Five Interview Questions</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/01/only-five-interview-questions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2010/01/only-five-interview-questions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interview questions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job interviews]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=6497</guid>
		<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 You Can Get the Most Out of Your Recruiter</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/12/how-you-can-get-the-most-out-of-your-recruiter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/12/how-you-can-get-the-most-out-of-your-recruiter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[background check]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job offer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recruiter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work experiences]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=5439</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are ways to work with a recruiter that will help your job search be more effective. The following will help you overcome some of the disadvantages I spoke about in my previous post.
1)  Go meet them &#8211; Face-to-face contact is extremely important. If a recruiter meets you then they can &#8220;sell&#8221; you better to [...]]]></description>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resume building blocks]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=5776</guid>
		<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 I use a Recruiter? Part II</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/12/should-i-use-a-recruiter-part-ii/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/12/should-i-use-a-recruiter-part-ii/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[main objective]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recruiting agencies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=5432</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Disadvantages of working with a recruiting agency
You are not the client: The companies are the ones that are paying the recruiting agencies, not you. This means that they are going to focus most of their attention on the client and not on you. Recruiting agencies tend to focus on candidates that they can place as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should I use a Recruiter? Part I</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/12/should-i-use-a-recruiter-part-i-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/12/should-i-use-a-recruiter-part-i-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[background information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recruiting agency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=5436</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When most people lose their job or decide to look for a new job they immediately think of calling a recruiter (a person who will help market you to companies to help you find employment). After working as a recruiter for almost a decade I have a pretty strong knowledge of the inter-workings of a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take Some Time To RELAX</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/11/take-some-time-to-relax/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/11/take-some-time-to-relax/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[full time job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new thoughts]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=4565</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
The majority of my articles focus on actions you can take to increase the probability of you finding employment, which means putting in a normal 8 hour day. You should treat your job search as if it were your full-time job. Luckily, most companies offer some kind of vacation; you should offer yourself the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Counting the Hours &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/11/counting-the-hours/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/11/counting-the-hours/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ayesha Hamilton, Esq.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eligible employee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family and medical leave]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health condition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical records]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[newborn child]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=4473</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[To happy hour, to the weekend, to date night?  Sure, but what about counting the hours that you are at work?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires a covered employer (one with 50 or more employees) to grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of job protected unpaid leave during [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What To Do When You Are Fired?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/what-to-do-when-you-are-fired/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/what-to-do-when-you-are-fired/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cover letter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job application]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[transition period]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unemployment benefits]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=3885</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many individuals who find themselves in a situation where they are fired or their job ends on a sour note. The toughest part is moving on and figuring out how to address this with the next potential employer. Below is a list of 5 things that will help you get through this different [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Videos Can Boost Your Business Image</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/how-videos-can-boost-your-business-image/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/how-videos-can-boost-your-business-image/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Mahone</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business image]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prospects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[video marketing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=3705</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As a veteran journalist who spent several years as a Reporter and a short time as a videographer, I feel very comfortable in front of or behind the lens of a camera. And now I am starting to see the value of using a video camera to market my business.
Thanks to my husband, I am [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Have Rights When Caring for Mom?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/do-you-have-rights-when-caring-for-mom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/do-you-have-rights-when-caring-for-mom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ayesha Hamilton, Esq.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[americans with disabilities act]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[employment decision]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flex time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mom and dad]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=4220</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[No, I don’t mean vis-a-vis mom and dad. You are on your own on that one. However, federal and state laws provide certain protections against your employer’s inherent desire to fire employees with caregiver responsibilities, replacing you with an employee without these encumbrances.
We find our parents living longer but needing increasing levels of care. While [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Create a Media Buzz</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/how-to-create-a-media-buzz/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/how-to-create-a-media-buzz/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:17:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Mahone</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attention grabber]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[creative ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[current news]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[media buzz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[media expert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[news event]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=3703</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
So what does it mean to create a media buzz? It means you have to market yourself in such a way that creates attention to you and visibility. No one’s going to know anything about you do unless you tell them. How do you do that? There are a number of ways but I’ll [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Want to Survive or Thrive in Business?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/do-you-want-to-survive-or-thrive-in-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/do-you-want-to-survive-or-thrive-in-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Mahone</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[baby boomers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business goals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conflict]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goals and dreams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=3701</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
As baby boomers and beyond, we&#8217;ve been given more opportunities to accomplish the goals and dreams we&#8217;ve set for ourselves. So why can&#8217;t we take advantage of them right now?
Here are some of my tips for setting and accomplishing your goals at midlife:
1) Make each goal something you really want, not something that just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Have Good Clients?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/do-you-have-good-clients/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/do-you-have-good-clients/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Mahone</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[decisions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fears]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[good communicators]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[listeners]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=3699</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As a Media Consultant, I normally deal with people who have little or no experience when it comes to dealing with the media. They’ve never done radio or television interviews and are intimidated by the thought of it. But they come to me because they have a burning passion to overcome their fears and let [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When Is It Time To Change Your Job Strategy?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/when-is-it-time-to-change-your-job-strategy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/10/when-is-it-time-to-change-your-job-strategy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cover letters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting a job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new position]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.boomer-living.com/?p=3670</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you been unemployed for 1 month? 2 months? 6 months?  It is easy to blame the economy for being unemployed, but truthfully there are many things YOU can be doing to increase your chances of getting a job. If you feel that you have been unemployed for too long, then it is time to [...]]]></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>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career crisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[employment landscape]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interviewing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job offer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job seekers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[negotiation skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=3151</guid>
		<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>Can Your Email Address Prevent You From Getting A Job?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/09/can-your-email-address-prevent-you-from-getting-a-job/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/09/can-your-email-address-prevent-you-from-getting-a-job/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[email addresses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting a job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=2739</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Virtually everyone you know probably has an email address of some kind. Most individuals have just one email account that they use for all of their electronic communications. When searching for a new position, you may want to consider creating an email address that you use solely for that purpose. Your email address is the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You Just Got Fired, What Now?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/09/you-just-got-fired-what-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ayesha Hamilton, Esq.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First, take a step back and realize that you are not without options. You are going to need a deep breath as well.
Second, do not under any circumstances sign any termination documents presented to you by your employer. These documents almost always contain a full and final waiver of all of your claims against that employer. [...]]]></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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=2748</guid>
		<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>Small Business Financing &amp; Funding</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/08/small-business-financing-funding/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/08/small-business-financing-funding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joanne Murray, Esq.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Managing Your Bank Relationship: What to Do If You See Trouble Ahead
In this challenging economic climate, many companies are experiencing difficulty meeting their loan obligations. Worse, some concerned lenders are calling loans that are in most respects performing. Is there anything a company can do to protect itself? In many cases, the answer is yes. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why You Are Not Receiving Responses From Your Resume</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/08/why-you-are-not-receiving-responses-from-your-resume/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/08/why-you-are-not-receiving-responses-from-your-resume/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:21:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Hanson, CSP</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=2742</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The number one complaint I hear from entry-level candidates to baby boomers looking for a job is that hiring managers are not contacting them back after they send their resumes. Some job seekers are sending out 50 resumes a day and still not getting any response. Below is a list of reasons why they may [...]]]></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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		<category><![CDATA[interview]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=683</guid>
		<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>Do You Have What it Takes to Walk Away from Corporate America?</title>
		<link>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/07/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-walk-away-from-corporate-america/</link>
		<comments>http://www.boomer-living.com/2009/07/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-walk-away-from-corporate-america/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly Mahone</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Enjoy Your Menopause]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=674</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you at the point in your life where you&#8217;re wondering how much more crap are you going to put up with in Corporate America? Giving up a good paying steady paycheck isn&#8217;t easy especially when you have bills to pay and other day-to-day living expenses.
Ever since I was 16 years old I worked for [...]]]></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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=670</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=667</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=659</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=653</guid>
		<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>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=629</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=625</guid>
		<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>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ford Myers, M.Ed.</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://boomer-living.com/wp/?p=451</guid>
		<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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