Dr. Bamster's Blog

Some of you have recently lost your jobs due to the tough financial times hitting us at all levels.  What do you do when you are over 50 and feeling like getting a job will be impossible??

First, I suggest that you take some time to calm down and get a plan in place.  Some helpful questions that you might want to ask yourself are:

1.  Are your skills current?  Can they be applied to another type of industry, company or specific job?

2.  Is it time to get some re-training? Do you have adequate computer skills?

3.  What are the more successful companies in your area?  What job opportunities do they have?  Do your skills match their job openings?

Finally, make sure to start your list of people who can help you - your family members, friends, colleagues, former bosses, neighbors, and church members.  This will help you focus on things you can do and people you can contact. 

Stay positive - this will be a long haul.

More tomorrow.

Have a great day!