Boomers Next Step

Don’t Let Misconceptions Drive You Away

boomersnextstep@gmail.com — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:15:32 PDT

Jania Bailey shares insights on buying a franchise and how FranNet can help BoomersNextSteps.com recently interviewed Jania Bailey, FranNet’s president and COO, about franchising opportunities for Baby Boomers and how FranNet can help future franchisees reach their business goals. For 25 years, FranNet has helped people achieve their entrepreneurial dreams by matching them with the [...]

3 Key Differences Between a Professional Bio and a Resume

boomersnextstep@gmail.com — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:29:31 PDT

Are you confused about the difference between a professional bio and a standard? If so, this article will help. We’ll look at the three key differences between the bio and the standard resume, along with some tips to keep in mind when creating them. There’s no doubt it can be confusing to understand the difference [...]

Top 10 Don’ts for Resumes and Cover Letters

boomersnextstep@gmail.com — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:19:53 PDT

I look at all day long. In my experience I have looked at technical, sales, finance, marketing, operations, new graduate and non degree resumes. No matter what field or what a candidate is applying for I see the same common mistakes almost daily. Below are a few that I must talk about and can’t be [...]

Employment Background Check Red Flags

boomersnextstep@gmail.com — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:37 PDT

People get for lots of reasons. It may be because of possible employment, renting an apartment or home, or even online dating. No matter what the reason, you are trying to make sure that you can trust the person and they are who they say they are. However, if you own a business and are [...]

Jania Bailey – President/COO FranNet.com [Video]

boomersnextstep@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:22:20 PDT

Jania Bailey is the President and COO of FranNet. FranNet is the first choice for quality franchisors and potential prospective franchisees when seeking a franchise consultant. They accomplish this goal by being the market maker for a select number of high-quality franchisors using franchise consultants in local markets. She grew FranNet from $984,000 to $9,700,000 in three [...]

Want to Get Things Done? Forget About to-Do Lists!

boomersnextstep@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:01:40 PDT

Do you have a to-do list? How many items are on it? Do you feel like you’ll never finish it? Do you think if you just got organized enough you could ? Don’t count on it. Why? Because we have lives that are already busy. We can’t stop doing all the usual things to squeeze in [...]

Crafting the Right Resume

boomersnextstep@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:00:03 PDT

There is no point in putting out a resume that is so weak that it is guaranteed to get little to no results. Why bother? Do you really want to find employment? These absurd rhetorical questions are meant to explain that writing your resume is serious business. If you want a position that is best-suited for [...]

The 8 Most Critical Job Interview Tips

boomersnextstep@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:53:42 PDT

Have you ever viewed a job listing and said to yourself “That’s my next job. This is perfect for me because I am a great fit for this role.” Shortly thereafter, you apply for the position. Not long after, you interview for the role and then the hiring manager goes radio silent on you. You [...]

Midlife Career Change Advice – Try Volunteering

boomersnextstep@gmail.com — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:52:32 PDT

I’m a big fan of volunteering. It’s fun, you meet some great people and it’s always good to get a chance to give back. can also boost your resume and build skills, experience and contacts. But one of the less often thought about benefits of volunteering is that it allows you to try out [...]

Being Unemployed – Some Strategies

boomersnextstep@gmail.com — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:41:50 PDT

Nothing is more shocking than losing a job. It’s a devastating blow to your ego, turns your life on its side, and changes just about everything. This is not a job market that you can take lightly. You have great skills and great experience, but would need to call on everything you have to . [...]