Out-of-Work and Over-40

About the Book

• Practical, proven job hunting strategies that actually work and will help you find a job • A list of the specific attributes and qualities employers are looking for when hiring new talent • A professional’s insights into how to navigate the challenges of on-line testing, behavioral interviewing, and answering tough questions about your strengths and weaknesses • Helpful, easy-to-read advice for coping with the hardships of unemployment after age 40 • Combating the Three A’s: Age, Appearance,and Attitude • A realistic look at the value of going back to school, going into business for yourself, and other typical reactions to unemployment • Ways to make the best use of your time while searching for work • How to turn the tables on prospective employers to determine if an employment situation is right for you

About the Author

Stephen A. Laser, Ph.D. is a business psychologist with over 30 years of experience who founded and manages a consulting firm that advises client companies on hiring decisions. He brings to the job search process a unique perspective from the other side of the desk, having evaluated over 20,000 job candidates in his career. Dr. Laser has been a guest speaker on many occasions to groups of unemployed individuals, and he offers sound, practical advice on how to cope with unemployment while providing proven strategies for finding the right job.