Talk about the odds being stacked against you…Patrick was 60 years old, out of work 14 months, entering a new career. But he did it–he got a great job:
Peggy, I did it. I have never been unemployed before. However after 14 months of unemployment I got a job. I could not have done it without your help.
I succeeded in entering a new field without inside experience at 60 years of age. I did everything you said from getting on LinkedIn, creating a resume that showcased my translatable skills, going around HR, persistence, getting with the hiring manager, all of it.
I had four levels of interviews. The second, third and fourth levels were blown away by my 30,60,90 day marketing plan. It closed the deal. I started work last Thursday.
We all won! Thank you and Carl and the crew.
Patrick R.
How did he do it? He stepped out of his comfort zone and took a few new action steps:
- He got on LinkedIn (which is essential–see this post on the Fastest Way to Find a Job – Tip 3 LinkedIn)
- He upgraded his resume (see How to Redo Your Resume If You Have 20 Years of Experience)
- He went around HR to Hiring Managers (see How to Find Unadvertised Jobs and Get Interviews)
- He brought a 30-60-90-Day Plan to his job interviews (see Why 30-60-90-Day Plans Make Your Interviewer Love You)
All of these things worked for Patrick and they will work for you. If age in particular is a big obstacle in your job search, I encourage you to come to my free webinar, 5 Simple Tips To Beat Age Discrimination (or Bias) In Your Job Search.