The US workforce is getting older. Last year, almost 20% of Americans ages 65 and older were employed – that’s nearly double the rate it was in the 1980s. For some older workers, they want to keep working past retirement age; for others, it’s not a choice. So how should older people position...

The work of carving out a career doesn’t end with an offer letter – that’s where it builds intensity. The problem is that there isn’t one guidebook or set of rules for how to grow in your profession. You got the job – now what?  Andy LaCivita is an executive recruiter, career coach and author of...

Getting older should be something to celebrate: you’ve gained experience, honed a skillset and acquired the wisdom to know where, and when, to apply your energy. Yet, employers and colleagues don’t always see the value of experience. People often buy into ageist myths that punish older employees....