Q. Is it too early to use to seasonal jobs? I would like to make more cash so I’m focusing on retail jobs. Also, I’m 52. Am I too outdated to fold shirts on the Gap?
A. You’re not too outdated and though the adage goes, “You are not too late,” on your query about seasonal jobs, my response is, “You are not too early.”
Companies are undoubtedly hiring and a few have already been hiring since late August, early September for the upcoming holidays.
Once you’re employed, you could be skilled and that doesn’t all the time occur in a single day. Go for it sooner fairly than later! Don’t discuss your self out of it, you’re not too outdated, get pleasure from pursuing the brand new gigs and bear in mind even for part-time gigs, you’re interviewing them as a lot as they’re interviewing you — ask essential questions (particularly about hours so you’ll be able to keep away from burnout should you’re additionally working a full-time job) and ask about reductions, too!
Q. I really feel like my expertise are getting stale. I really like my job in customer support for a producer and I’ve been right here greater than 10 years. I’ve job stability, however I’m bored. I don’t wish to search for a brand new job, however I do know I ought to be taught one thing new “just in case” and likewise to cope with boredom. What do you counsel?
A. I wish to first commend you on your consciousness with boredom and doing one thing because it’s loads simpler to take a seat again and never do something. Next, I’d discuss to your boss about inside coaching and sources out there for expertise you wish to develop. Transferable expertise are key reminiscent of customer support — and since that’s already your job — my hunch is that you simply’re already acing that ability.
While I don’t wish to burst your bubble, I wouldn’t assume you have got job stability. Anyone’s job can go away at any minute — to not dwell in a wholesome state of paranoia, however fairly, a proactive motion mode. Always have your resume polished and prepared for circulation. Be open to pursuing job alternatives and interviewing simply since you wish to see what’s on the market (and also you by no means know, you would possibly discover an superior alternative value pursuing!)
When I labored in company recruiting, I found the candidates who had been probably the most relaxed and assured, and sometimes extra profitable in the course of the interviews, had been candidates who didn’t desperately want the job; fairly, they needed one.
I’d additionally start with the tip in thoughts — should you do must pivot corporations, business and the job itself, you received’t be caught off guard since you’re presently upskilling and making your self extra worthwhile and marketable.
Look in the direction of alternatives and progress. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, progress is anticipated in these 4 major areas: training, agriculture, digital commerce and commerce. From there, you’ll be able to dive into particular varieties of jobs, arrange job alerts and assessment job descriptions to see which key expertise you’re lacking, and start to accumulate and hone them.
Vicki Salemi is a profession professional, former company recruiter, writer, guide, speaker, and profession coach. For extra info and to subscribe to Vicki’s e-newsletter, go to www.vickisalemi.com.
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