“All things being equal, you’d rather hire a somewhat older person,” said Carl Van Horn, director of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. “There’s queasiness or concern on the part of some employers about hiring young people. There may be insurance issues, or perceptions about what young people are like, which may or may not be fair.”
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Economy Long-term unemployment is surging in the U.S. There are hidden costs for workers and the economy
Other than the death of a family member or a close friend, this is one of the most devastating things that people face,” said Carl Van Horn, director of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. “It’s a very serious health problem and an economic problem.”
Should You Pay for Help With Your Job Search?
Carl Van Horn, a Rutgers University professor of public policy specializing in the American labor market, advises older job seekers to steer clear of paid services. “I would say to rely upon friends and colleagues and associates that you’ve known over the years,” he says.
Finding one’s “hidden talents” to develop a successful career
The Bloustein School, Seton Hall, Appalachain State, the Northern New Jersey Healthcare Businesswoman’s Association chapter and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, held a panel discussion on the “hidden talents” that made several women successful in their careers.
Strategically Virtual: A review of New Jersey public libraries’ virtual services
Researchers looked at NJ public library websites and how they have pivoted to virtual services, particularly focusing on the unemployment resources available.
Women in healthcare panel focuses on leadership, networking, and empowering women
The Bloustein School and Seton Hall partnered with the Northern NJ Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association for an evening focused on women leaders in healthcare.
Reconnect: Bloustein alumni/student mixer in Washington, DC, October 25
Join us on Friday, October 25 for the next Bloustein Student/Alumni Mixer in Washington, DC and get re-connected! Informal (no rsvp required), no participation fee – food/beverage on own. Reconnect and catch up on the news with your fellow alumni…. Reminisce about the...