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Successful Job Search Strategies for Mature Workers: Part 3
In Part 3 of this 3-part video series, Ford R. Myers, Award-Winning Career Coach and Author, explains more about age discrimination and how a 50+ year old can go about finding a job they love. Read more »
The Power of Pull Marketing in Your Job Search
In Part 1 of this 3-part blog and video series, Ford R. Myers, Award-Winning Career Coach and Author, discusses how “pull marketing” helps you achieve your career potential. Read more »
Ford R. Myers Receives HR Consultant of the Year Award
Ford Myers Award-Winning Career Expert received Human Resource Consultant of the Year Award. Ford is an expert career coach seen on ABC, NBC, Wall Street Journal and more. Read more »
10 Mistakes Job Seekers Make and How to Avoid Them
Many people make significant job search mistakes and never even know about it. These blunders are easy to make, and they can cost you the job offer or lose you thousands of dollars. Below, I reveal 10 of the biggest mistakes, and explain how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Relying on Online Job Postings[…..]… Read more »
Your Resume’s Building Blocks
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[…..]… Read more »
You’re Invited: Special Career Seminar – Accomplishment Stories
Accomplishment Stories: Developing Your Most Powerful Tool to Get the Job Offer Remember a time when you heard a friend or colleague tell a memorable story? You can probably still recall some of the details about that story long after it was shared. Good storytelling creates a vivid picture and a positive response in the[…..]… Read more »
Debrief After Your Interview – Part 2 of 2
Award-winning Career Coach, Ford R. Myers says, debriefing your interviews on a consistent basis can be challenging, because you have to evaluate your own performance – and it’s difficult to be objective. However, by reflecting on your performance in the above areas, particularly in writing, you will be focused and ready to “ace” your next round of interviews at the same company or another company! Read more »
NY Career Changes
Allison Cheston takes a thorough look at my book’s main points. If you ever need information on New York’s job market, especially when it comes to career changes, take a look at her column. Read more »
