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- Older workers face an uphill climb to find jobs
Unemployed workers over age 55 -- who need to replenish dwindling retirement savings or simply want to stay engaged -- are having a tougher time than any other age group finding work. "You get so tired of the rejection," says Gilbert Brooks, 66, who remains jobless after 12 interviews over the past two years. USA TODAY
(8/11)     
- Survey: More seasoned workers apply for internships
The economic downturn and tight job market has prompted more seasoned workers to seek internships, according to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey. Twenty-three percent of the employers responding to the survey reported that experienced workers have applied for internship positions. Many applicants are making efforts to "fill the gap" on their resumes, noted Mike Erwin, senior career adviser for the website. CNN
(8/16)
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- Blog: Elder care shifts work-life debate
The growing number of Americans who care for their aging parents will affect the national conversation on work-life balance, writes Cali Williams Yost. She observes that women have traditionally been caregivers, but the aging population may shift that role to men. Yost also notes that the aging population must be included in the discussion of how to incorporate caring for an elderly parent into a work-life balance. FastCompany.com/FC Expert Blog
(8/4)
- Some older Americans take classes to acquire new job skills
Discounts, tuition waivers and other programs are making it possible for many older Americans to attend college classes after they retire. Experts note that many community colleges allow seniors to audit classes for free. Meanwhile, one retiree who recently began taking classes characterized the opportunity as a "candy store." "It's a wonderful place to go. The catalog is rich with all kinds of classes," said 78-year-old Pete Shannon of Dallas. USA TODAY/The Associated Press
(8/12)
- Column: Jobless rate for teens increases
The current job market is particularly bleak for the nation's teenagers who in some cases have lost out to older workers with experience, writes Chris Farrell. The jobless rate for individuals between 16 and 19 is currently 26.1%, compared with 15% before the recession. However, he notes that some of this increase reflects the trend of increased schooling and greater involvement in extracurricular activities. Bloomberg Businessweek
(8/10)
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- Federal workers post bigger gains in pay, benefits, study says
A recent study by USA TODAY found that compensation for federal workers is now more than double what workers in the private workforce earn. The study found that federal workers earn $123,049 in pay and benefits, compared with $61,051 for private workforce employees. It also notes that federal employees have received larger raises for the past nine years. USA TODAY
(8/13), The Washington Post
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