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The Canal and River Trust: A Champion for Older Workers

If you're in search of a new challenge, Age-Inclusive employer, the Canal and River Trust has a range of exciting roles on offer.

Unexpected Redundancy After 50 - Turning Challenges into Opportunities

If you're over 50 and have just been made redundant, it's quite normal to experience shock, fear, and a sense of bewilderment. While it's undoubtedly a challenging time, unexpected redundancy can be the catalyst for exciting new beginnings.

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Guide: How to Write a Cover Letter That Stands Out

A cover letter is your chance to make a good impression with a potential employer. With that in mind, here we offer a complete guide to the best practice with cover letters and how to write one that stands out.

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Just Retire Different: Managing the Retirement Transition

Life's about so much more than money, and so is retirement. Which means there's lots to think about besides money when planning the transition from working life to life after work.

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Eight Expert Tips for Over-50s to Kick-Start Your Job Search

Lucy Standing is a specialist in over-50s career development. Read her essential insights into what works – and what doesn’t when you’re in the market for a new job.

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8 Achievements to Include on Your CV

As the digital, data and technical job markets become more competitive, it’s vital that your CV makes an impact.

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Types of Work: From Flexible to Part-Time and Everything in Between

There are so many jobs that give over-50s the flexibility they desire, including part-time, hybrid and flexible. What's right for you? We explore different types of work to help you make your choice.

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Getting a Flexible Job in Your 50s To Suit Your Life Now

A job with flexible work patterns feels right to many people as move into their 50s. And with more and more employers open to the idea – whether that's from home, hybrid or at the workplace – here's why flexible working could be the answer for you.

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Best Midlife Career Changes

Do you want to do something different? Looking for a career change? We look at the best midlife career change opportunities.

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How to Find a Job With Purpose

How do you go about finding a job that brings you purpose and satisfaction?

Retraining at 50: How To Change Your Career

Changing careers can be a daunting process, especially later in life. Get inspired and build confidence in your plans with our breakdown of what you need to know for a career change when you’re over 50.

Seven Ways To Use AI to Power Your Job Search: A Guide for Experienced Professionals

AI isn’t a disruption. It’s an opportunity.

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Instead of Retiring I Want to Find Flexible Work

Today’s question is from Peter who is coming up to retirement but is thinking of looking for flexible work.

Engineering Experience Matters: Why Age Inclusive Workplaces like BAE Systems are Future Focused

BAE Systems has chosen to work with 55/Redefined to access to candidates who can be hard to reach through traditional recruitment channels but who have exactly the experience and perspective that’s needed.

A Career With Purpose: Why it’s Never Too Late to Start Your Next Chapter at BAE Systems

Across the UK, thousands of professionals in their 40s, 50s and beyond are exploring second careers with employers who recognise their experience. BAE Systems is one of them.

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Reverse Mentoring: How it Works

Reverse mentoring is simply the opposite format of traditional mentoring, where the senior leader is mentored by a younger or more junior employee. The process recognises that there are skills gaps and opportunities to learn on both sides of a mentoring relationship.

Working For A Younger Boss

As more and more over 50s remain in the workforce it’s likely that, at some point, they will face having to work for a younger boss. How can you deal with this?

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How To Retrain

Before you embark on a possibly lengthy and expensive retraining programme it is worth spending some time thinking about a few key issues, to make sure your decision is solid.

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Six Common CV Myths

Here are six common CV myths to avoid when you apply for your next role.

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How to Ask for More Pay

If you're an experienced worker looking to boost your income, negotiating a pay rise can be a smart move. Here are six practical steps to help you approach the conversation.