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by favouring the integration of individuals in the workforce
based on their aspirations and personal needs.
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Looking for a job after 40

14/01/2009 - Lu 235 fois
Advantages related to your age


Advantages related to your age

  •  Experience
  •  Stability
  •  Past accomplishments
  •  Availability
  •  Mobility
  •  Past references


How to organize your resumé
 

  • Emphasize on past accomplishments
  • Make a functionnal resumé
  • Evaluate the importance of indicating or not indicating the dates of your past employment
  • Use more than one type of resumé, build each resumé with specific jobs in mind
  • Include a summary of skills on the first page of your resumé


Other useful guidelines to success in your job search

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  •  Be persistant and positive
  •  Strive to obtain what you want
  •  Build and use your network
  •  Meet with employers
  •  Take classes to acquire new skills or refresh old ones
  •  Never emphasize on your age
  • Establish your priorities
  • Plan your job search
  • Consult your local job search club.