[Episode 186] 5 secrets to getting hired over 50 with Sarah Taylor Phillips

If you’ve reached midlife and you’ve found that looking for a job is like one of those steady-hand games – you know where you need to go, but charting a path to get there is pretty frustrating (and a shock to the system at times!) – you need the wise words of Sarah Taylor Phillips. 🧭She’s popped by the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast to reveal her 5 secrets to getting hired over 50, although we think they’re pretty nifty tips, whatever age you might be. 👌🏾 As the founder of Career Voyage, Sarah's here to help you sail through the job search process so that you can get your career path shipshape and make the whole hoorah less of an oar-deal (ok, we promise to step away from the sailing puns 😆). Here’s why you need to tune inLearn how the crystallised wisdom you have in your 50s (and beyond!) can work in your favour. Hear why your job search should start with YOU, and why, in an age where algorithms rule, your network is your most valuable asset.Here’s what to listen out for:[02:24] Discover the first secret to getting hired in midlife.[04:44] Use the power of knowing what you don’t want.[06:44] Learn more about secret 2. [11:15] Are you tapping into secret 3  – mindset magic?  [24:32] Tune in to hear secret 4. [30:23] It’s time to uncover secret 5. [34:19] Don’t be afraid to use your connections. [36:39] Do this if you are volunteering your time. Given that 80% of jobs aren’t advertised get yourself ahead of the game with the tips Sarah and Joy share in this episode.Press play now ▶️▶️▶️ To learn more about the five secrets to getting hired, check out Sarah’s handy guide and join her Be Inspired Get Hired Facebook Group.Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening!