| Job-hunting challenges after 50 In a career that spans more than four decades, Kathryn Coverston has had her share of highs and lows. She’s doubled her salary more than once, she’s had job offers without asking, and she’s received promotions. On the other hand, she has not been immune to the vagaries of the economy and the job market. She has been laid off three times. After each setback, Kathryn, 63, has bounced back with a mix of flexibility, determination and a network of contacts. After she lost her human resources job last year, Kathryn enrolled in an eight-month course to train for a new career. With diploma in hand, she is scouring websites, developing contacts and visiting employers to find a job as a medical receptionist. Her latest career chapter began last year when she was laid off from her job as human resources coordinator. Last fall, Coverston began a course at Vista Adult School to train for a medical office career. Since completing the course last month, Coverston has begun looking for work as a receptionist in a hospital or medical office. “It’s exciting and a little scary,” Coverston said. “But I have great skills and lots of wonderful experience. I love people, and it shows. I will go over and above what is expected.” ——————– MilitaryConnection.com is a portal of all things military. We have thousands of pages and hundreds of databases of valuable information and resources. There is something for everyone. All of this is provided free to users. Additionally, we feature all types of Articles like this one to keep you informed. We will post your press releases, special events, newsletters, professional conferences and seminars, reunions, job fairs, and videos to help organizations get out the word. One of the areas of our focus is connecting candidates from the military community with outstanding government and civilian employers. We are well aware that candidates from the military community across the board have a work ethic second to none. They make highly valued employees. MilitaryConnection.com has a multitude of employment resources including a Directory of over 30,000 employers, Job Tips, Columns, our Job Board, Virtual Job Fair and much more. We understand the importance of education. Please check out our new Scholarship Directory featuring thousands of scholarships. When the next tour is back home, it’s on MilitaryConnection.com. |