http://www.primecb.com Jobs Careers for Experienced Workers, Baby Boomers, Retirees Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:14:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Anthony Balderrama, PrimeCB.com writer What winter means to you probably depends on where you live. You know the postcard scenes of families enjoying a warm fireplace as pure snow falls outside the window? That might be accurate in some towns, but in many Southern locales, that's about as realistic as ... http://www.primecb.com/5-good-jobs-for-winter/ By Rachel Zupek, PrimeCB.com writer Although the economy is showing signs of recovery, there are still millions of people looking for work. Although full-time employment may be hard to come by, job seekers can look for a short-term reprieve during the last few months of the year. Many companies, typically retailers, hire ... http://www.primecb.com/10-companies-hiring-for-the-holidays/ Judi writes: “I am 54, recently divorced and desperately looking for work. I have a lot of job experience, however, I spent more of my adult years raising my children. I have been diligently applying for work for about 12 weeks and have not been offered one position. I’ve adjusted my ... http://www.primecb.com/ask-the-work-buzz-full-time-mom-returning-to-work/ By Jim McCormick, author, "Business Lessons from the Edge" Your idea of extreme sports may be watching three football games at once at the local sports bar or playing more than 18 holes of golf in a day. You may think there is nothing to learn from people who jump ... http://www.primecb.com/what-extreme-sports-can-teach-you-about-work/ By Anthony Balderrama, PrimeCB.com writer If life were a movie, we'd hear flighty music as we stroll down the street. When we give a powerful speech, elaborate orchestral strings would swell and people would probably break into applause. When we fall in love, soft acoustic guitar would strum while we gaze ... http://www.primecb.com/jobs-that-let-you-listen-to-music/ The best way to return to work after a long break After months of sending résumés, interviewing and networking, you've found a job. You're excited, particularly in this employment market, but you're also a little nervous. Not only will the people, policies and procedures be new to you, but you'll also ... http://www.primecb.com/making-a-smooth-transition/ By Anthony Balderrama, PrimeCB.com writer Job security has become a bit of a professional artifact. It existed at one time, and your parents or grandparents can attest to it. You probably didn't witness it firsthand, but the stories they tell are fascinating. If you showed up on time, worked hard and ... http://www.primecb.com/want-job-security-work-on-your-education/ How to let the boss know You're probably due for a promotion, right? I don't know you, but if you're like most other workers, you think you deserve a promotion. You are the glue that holds the entire organization together. Everybody knows it. Everybody except your boss, that is. She doesn't ... http://www.primecb.com/are-you-ready-for-a-promotion/ By Rachel Zupek, PrimeCB.com writer In the current state of our economy, there are more than 15 million unemployed people. That's 15 million people who are all looking for a little help, whether it's in the job search, writing a résumé, interview advice, networking or even help finding a new career ... http://www.primecb.com/career-coaches-are-they-worth-the-investment/ By Rachel Zupek, PrimeCB.com writer As any worker knows, juggling a job, family and your personal life is hard enough. Add going to school to the equation and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. "In today's world, people are overextended, overworked and overstressed. Choosing to take on the dual role of both being ... http://www.primecb.com/juggling-work-and-school/