The working world has changed beyond recognition over the last 10 years but what does that mean for the older generation? New opportunities and a new lease of life, possibly…
Being an older jobseeker has never been easy but at least you had some job security back in the day when a job was for life and you worked your way steadily up the ranks. In the past 20 years we have experienced so much change – fluid careers, the rise of technology – that for the over 50s, the office can sometimes seem like a foreign country.
More than ever we are seeing the younger generation rising meteorically to dizzying heights on the career ladder. This is thanks in part to the technology boom and the rise of the internet – a new language that just isn’t spoken among the over 50s. Being computer-savvy is one of the most fundamental skills that any employee needs today. Anyone worth their weight now needs to tweet while they eat, socialise with their Facebook friends as much as their ‘real’ friends, and catch up with the news over the internet. Newspapers, today, are looked upon like relics from a bygone era: the working world is changing and you’ve got to keep up. Continue reading “Golden Generation – Looking at New Opportunities” »
There are many benefits to becoming a consultant, says Huw Hilditch Roberts, director in charge of the Institute of Consulting. If you’re thinking about going it alone, read on for his expert advice about how to make the move into the exciting world of consultancy…
“Consulting is attracting people of different ages and backgrounds because it offers a rare combination of challenge, diversity and work flexibility. If you are looking for your next challenge and want to work in a different industry sector, or for a variety of different clients, and can offer specialist skills and knowledge, then consultancy might be the ideal career move for you.
Before you take the plunge, it is important to know what consultancy entails and to plan your transition carefully. Becoming a consultant means taking a risk – leaving behind the relatively safe world of permanent employment to branch out on your own. You will become your own boss and master of your destiny, free to choose the work you do and the hours you do it in. This can be exciting, diverse and hugely rewarding.
The work will often involve identifying and assessing business problems, reporting and making recommendations on how to solve problems and providing advice on how organisations can change or improve their business processes. Continue reading “Is Consultancy The Career for You” »
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