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Print Publications
Kit Harrington Hayes is a prolific writer, especially when it comes to topics about which she feels passionate. In 1996 she wrote Managing Career Transitions: Your Career as a Work In Progress. The second edition, published by Prentice Hall in 2000 is available at: LINK
Online Publications
More recently, Kit has been writing for the website Workforce50.com, an excellent site specifically geared to the career and job search issues of workers over 50. You can read her articles by following the links below.
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People over 50 face rampant and insidious age discrimination when looking for new jobs. This article is loaded with practical suggestions that will give your job search and your spirits a boost. It can even change your life. LINK
Many professionals nearing the end of their career-building-years would love to step back, get out of the hot seat, stay with their employer, and contribute as a team member rather than leader. Can the corporate world handle this paradigm shift? Read on and see what you think. LINK
For a detailed account of career transition for older workers, read this article. Kit’s clear explanation will demystify the process for you. LINK
Kit then takes you through the career transition process step by step, beginning here with Self Assessment. LINK
The next step in the process of career transition is Exploration brought to life here. LINK
In the next article, Kit zeros in on professional affiliation as the most efficient and productive way to explore career options and develop a network of contacts that will support your career going forward. LINK |