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Peer pressure in your 50s? Really? My friends and I were sitting around a table outside of a restaurant in Scottsdale. There were no bugs, no wind, no humidity. It was 75 degrees and perfect. People who retire to Florida have simply never been to the West Coast. Eventually, the conversation turned to a common question: "What's your plan?" My friends and I will get little sympathy. I've read Source: Recruiter

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Engineering bewilders many people. At dinner parties, we're often asked: "But what do you actually do all day?" Add being female engineers to the mix and people have even more questions. The perception that we spend all hours sitting in front of our screens, staring at complex equations and working in isolated bubbles, can make many young women (or men, for that matter) shy away from the field. But as industrial engineers, we've found careers with the ... Source: Recruiter

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If you've been unemployed for a long stretch  – say, six months or more – the job search may feel like a fruitless endeavor. However, with the economy improving and more and more jobs being created every month, opportunity really does exist. It's just a matter of learning to position yourself to grab that brass ring. If you've been out of work for a while now, there are some simple tweaks you can make – to Source: Recruiter

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A reader recently wrote to me about a unique situation. They had landed an impressive contract position. Everything was going great for 11 months – until, suddenly, they were let go. The company laid off a large number of people all at the same time. After soliciting feedback, the reader was given a good review and sent on their way. It wasn't personal. Or was it? Just a few days after ... Source: Recruiter

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Looking for a job? You probably have an elevator pitch you put together using the same standard format everyone uses. You have probably practiced your pitch with networking and job-hunting groups. You have probably refined your presentation to the point that you can now present yourself and your career in just under a minute. It's like a game, almost: How quickly can you present your background and still sound ... Source: Recruiter

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Consider this scenario: On Friday, a senior engineer position is announced internally at an organization. All employees who want to apply need to submit a resume detailing their qualifications by the close of business on Monday. Three people feel they are qualified. They hurry to update their resumes over the weekend – save for one, who doesn't have a resume. He has never written one. He'll have to learn how quickly. By the end of Monday, when resumes are due, the vice ... Source: Recruiter

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Article by Susan P. Joyce Eddie walked away from the interview feeling confident. He was poised, answered the questions well, and got a good vibe from the interviewer. When he got home, he would send a follow-up email. A few days later, when Eddie hadn't heard anything from the interviewer, he realized he had forgotten ... Source: Recruiter

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Millennials, you are so eager to become leaders, and we're excited for you to get there. You were hired to solve problems and pose solutions. If you do not meet those objectives, you are actually costing your employer time and money. In order to thrive, you have to be a conscientious contributor to something greater than yourself. Every task, no matter how menial it is, will bring you closer to ... Source: Recruiter

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Career fairs can be great ways to learn about new job opportunities and make connections with your dream employers. But what if something happens and you can't attend that big career fair coming up? Don't despair! There are a few things you can do that may help you find the job you desire: 1. Review the List of Companies in Attendance The first thing to do is get a list ... Source: Recruiter