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A warm hello to you on this beautiful sunny day in Atlanta!
We are excited to resume our newsletter with our July edition. It's been a great summer so far; wonderful new clients and an array of new and very talented candidates have joined our community. If you are a candidate believing to be a close match to one of our open positions and haven't been reached out to, please don't hesitate to call our office and ask to speak with one of our associates. Even though we are very busy, we really are committed to serving you in an extraordinary way. For those of you that are not quite sure how to deal with being an "older" job seeker in this market, be sure to read this month's article! Lastly, we are excited to announce the launch of our latest project, the "Enlightened Ladies Circle."
Lily Z. Winsaft
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Is Age a Factor in Today's Job Market?
Discrimination is the
unjust or bias treatment of a person, especially on the grounds of race,
ethnicity, gender, age, religious affiliation or sexual orientation. No one
likes to be discriminated against and at some point in all of our lives we each
experience some form of discrimination. Aside from the categories mentioned,
you may have experienced unfair treatment because of being physically
disadvantaged in some way, or for being overweight, or underweight, or because
of not being particularly attractive or because you wear glasses, or you're a
"brain" or whatever, you get what I'm saying. There are tons of scenarios under
which a person might be discriminated against.
Brooklyn, N.Y. was the
playground of my youth and it is where I experienced significant discrimination
for the first time in my life. I was a young girl of 5 when my family
immigrated to the United States from Colombia, South America. It was the
mid-'60's and Martin Luther King's "I Have Dream" speech was still fresh in the
minds of anyone that could understand the impact of such a brilliant and
inspirational address. Even though the Civil Rights movement was aimed at
outlawing racial discrimination against African Americans believe me, those of
us who weren't African American but who were also being discriminated against
celebrated it.
Back then people that
spoke Spanish were called "Spicks." It was definitely not fun being singled out
and treated differently because you were from a foreign country and spoke
another language. As I got a little older and could speak English perfectly, I
learned to hide my ethnicity. It was easy for me to blend with the mainstream
because I was blond and fair-skinned. I became what I call a "closet Latina"
and, in a world where I didn't "look" or sound different, I was no longer
discriminated against. I learned how to play the "American Game" just like
every other American. I even excelled at it.
Fast-forward to 2010 -
Civil Rights may have come a long way, but life still isn't fun for those
unfortunate millions of immigrants that suffer discrimination today. And we are
in the midst of one of the worst economic times the world has witnessed in a
century and probably the worst job market our nation or any of us has ever gone
through (unless you actually did live through the Great Depression). In many
states we are experiencing unemployment to the tune of 8, 9 and even 10% or
more (12% in California, 14% in Nevada). It is a time of huge competition among
job seekers. It is an environment where you have to stand out and be different,
in a very positive way. You must look a lot better than the competition, and in
more ways than one. It's extreme competition. You have to be armed with
experience (and have done a great job of managing your career), education, a
charming personality, raw intelligence, creativity, values galore, etc. And
let's face it, companies today are looking for go-getters, young bucks full of
"piss and vinegar" ready to conquer the world. Or are they?
So, is age a factor
in today's job market?
...continue to full blog article.
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Social Media Buzz:This Month's Article
Our Social Media Buzz series is written by leading innovators who are tuned in and tapped into the pulse of what's happening in this cutting edge fast moving field .
The Right Tool for The Job
by Robyn Cobb
 Let's suppose for a moment
that we are builders, who follow the latest trends. We learn of a new saw. And
news reports, bloggers, the home improvement stores, and shows are all
clamoring about this saw. We
decide we have to get this saw; it's going to "revolutionize" our business. This
supposed saw, will allow us to cut corners, and can do many things more than
just simply cut wood. So...we meet and decide that although we are not trained
carpenters, we can use the saw ourselves to build the entire house. Our shiny new
toy is the answer to everything. We
are so excited about our new shiny object...continue reading article |
NEW: Enlightened Ladies Circle
facilitated by LIly Z. Winsaft
Announcing the launch of our "Enlightened Ladies Circle," an intimate forum for business and non-business women from all walks of life to come together and share about personal challenges, life changes, professional/career/job transitions, work/life balance issues, and whatever else is on your mind. The purpose of the "Enlightened Ladies Circle" is to provide a facilitated environment in which to openly and trustingly discuss your life, help you manage emotions, give you support and encouragement, camaraderie and friendship. Studies have shown that people that participate in support groups or are active in social networks live longer, healthier lives. Participation is free but space is limited so be sure to apply for your seat soon. Target date for the first circle is August 26th. Call our office for more information. Hope to see you there!
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If you have any questions, please contact us!
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resumecafe@aldebaranassociates.com
770-640-7317 Office
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