Job Search Strategy Tips for Mature Workers with Bob McIntosh Ep 008

Job Search Strategy Tips for Mature Workers - Live Interview with Bob McIntosh as aired LIVE on LinkedIn and Facebook on Friday, April 10, 2020. In this episode of Social Media Pie, Brenda Meller from Meller Marketing interviews LinkedIn expert Bob McIntosh, focusing on job search strategies for mature workers. They discuss the impact of ageism, the importance of LinkedIn profiles, negotiating salaries, and the unique strengths mature workers bring to the job market.Bob also shares insights into creating compelling resumes and mastering video interviews during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watchh and learn valuable tips and hear success stories that can inspire your job search journey.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:37 Live Streaming and Audience Engagement01:37 Bob McIntosh's Background and LinkedIn Expertise03:00 Challenges and Strategies for Mature Job Seekers04:43 Audience Interaction and Technical Glitches18:52 Ageism in the Job Market24:05 Self-Fulfilling Prophecies and Negative Self-Talk24:48 The Importance of Positivity and Networking25:31 Doug's Job Search and Willingness to Relocate26:23 Impact of COVID-19 on Job Search for Mature Workers27:58 Video Interviews and Job Search Strategies28:34 Bob's Role as a Job Coach30:49 Salary Negotiation Tips During the Pandemic32:22 Cover Letters and Thank You Notes34:49 Handling Long Job Descriptions and Gender Differences in Job Applications36:22 Following Up After Interviews and LinkedIn Strategies40:24 Final Tips for Mature Workers43:16 Shoutouts and Final ThoughtsCONNECT with Bob on LinkedIn and mention this video in your invitation:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobmcintosh/VISIT his blog:https://thingscareerrelated.com/MORE Job Seeker Resources by Brenda Meller:https://www.mellermarketing.com/jobseekerBook a LinkedIn "Power Hour" with Brenda Mellerhttps://www.mellermarketing.com/powerhour Support the show