How Not to Dress For an Interview!

In a recent artcle by Alison Doyle, she instructs job hunters on how not to dress for an interview.

Unemployment Compensation Becomes Re-Employment Assistance

Recently signed by the governor, HB 7027 will make several changes to the unemployment compensation law in Florida, including rebranding the program as the "re-employment assistance program."

  

Some of the changes include: 

• Requiring the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to establish a numeric score on the initial skills review which demonstrates a minimum proficiency in workforce skills. Individuals who fall below the minimum score may elect to take workforce skills training.
• Clarifying that individuals who are non-Florida residents, on temporary layoffs, union members or participating in short-time compensation plans are not required to complete the initial skills review.
• Reducing the number of required work search contacts from five to three for individuals who live in small counties.
• Clarifying work search requirements for union members and individuals on temporary layoffs or participating in short-time compensation plans.

The bill also codifies Executive Order 12-03, extending the temporary state extended benefits program.

Complete information can be found on the Florida House of Representatives website for HB 7027.

Resources for Unemployed Older Workers

Employ Florida Marketplace - Silver Edition

Employ Florida Marketplace - Silver Edition 50. It is sponsored by Workforce Florida, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service and other members of the Silver Edition Task Force. Database search types include any job with older-worker-friendly businesses, volunteer jobs or any paid job. has been created to address the mutual needs of Florida businesses and organizations and Florida jobseekers over

SeniorJobBank  

For more than a decade, SeniorJobBank.org has been committed to bringing together employers with qualified older job seekers. The SeniorJobBank has been highlighted in many publications, including Forbes and BusinessWeek. Florida jobs and career information has state-specific information.

   

AARP  

The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) website on work and retirement has useful sections on job hunting especially tailored to the job seeker over 50. Sections include what to do if you have lost your job, writing résumés, preparing for interviews and more. AARP Also includes a Job Search page to search by type of job and/or location.

 

Workforce50.com 

With employment and career change resources for people over 50, Workforce50.com arms the older workforce with employment resources and career information to achieve their goals. The site allows searches by job type and/or location.

RetirementJobs.com 

 

The goal of RetirementJobs.com is to identify companies most suited to older workers and match them with active, productive, conscientious, mature adults seeking a job or project that matches their lifestyles. Check out Florida's job search page. Services are always free to job seekers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) 

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)is a program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that serves low-income persons who are 55 and older and have poor employment prospects. Eligible individuals are placed in part-time community service positions with a goal of transitioning to unsubsidized employment.  There are programs available in each of Florida's 67 counties.

Don't Miss The Panhandle Job Fair

The Panhandle Job Fair will be held April 19th and September 20th. Doors are open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (CST). 

10 Tips for Getting Your Dream Job

Need tips to land your dream job.  Check out this informative article by Abigail Garner. 

 

Too Much Information? by Alison Doyle

Find out how much information you should provide during the job interview and what to do if you think you have been discriminated against.  Too Much Information?