Speaker: Pat Richards, from nonprofit NOVAworks, Sunnyvale, California.

Pragmatic, actionable advice:

- Changes since you last looked for a job.

- Developing your job search plan.

- Industries where age matters less.

- Age-neutral résumés. 

- How to use your network.

- Local federally-funded job centers nationwide.

Questions and discussion:

- Handling a career break.

- "Career marketing" scams.

- How to explore the changes in your field at low cost.

- Certificates.

- Degree completion.

- Volunteering as a way to learn new skills.

- More...

"The presentation was excellent."
"Great webinar ! Thank you :-) "
"Well worth the time spent. I took a full page of notes. Thank you so much!"

Watch video on YouTube  (50 minutes; YouTube optimizes video quality for your connection speed.)
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Links mentioned in the video:

▪ The video refers to the "PSR Methodology" -- Problem, Solution, Results -- to strengthen how you describe your experience.

▪ Online Job Search Plan. Walks you through the four major stages -- with examples, tools, and short videos. From NOVA: My Plan.

▪ There are 3,000 non-profit federally-funded Job Centers nationwide -- providing job-search assistance, skills development, and career counseling: Job Center Locator.

▪ Advice from HPAA members on job hunting -- inside or outside HP.

For additional career and job information: Professional networking, LinkedIn, "What I wish I had known before I left," advice and info on returning, employment and salary verification, and more -- see the main HPAA page on Career and Job Issues.

Know someone who is leaving HP or HPE? They should use the HP Alumni Association's "ASAP Checklist" immediately. Practical advice from alumni on what to do before losing access to company systems -- and in the following few weeks. Supplements the official checklists.  ASAP Checklist  (HPAA membership not required.)

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