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For what it's worth, I'm currently studying at Temple Continuing Education class, not because I'm in a similar situation, but because I always try to upgrade my skills. Going back to university is always nice, at least for me, since I love studying and would have spent my life in universities, shou...

these suggestions are based on you knowing what area you would like to move into. So I think you need to try and narrow this down. And there it is: the step on which I must fall down or else o'erleap. Thanks very much for your response. I like the idea of studying to learn some new skills. I get th...

NomDeForum wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2024 3:42 amI live in Kansai.

This one phrase is guaranteed to kill any budding business conversation.

If you can hint at what sorts of work you’d be open to, that might give others more ideas about advice you might benefit from. Well, that's the key question, isn't it? It's also where my conundrum lies. Because the industry I've worked in exclusively for more than 25 years is declining and my main ...

Thanks to all who have responded. I appreciate it. I have a couple of follow-up questions if you don't mind. (1) Is it advantageous to sign up for multiple recruiting sites, or are they all connected and if you sign up for one you've effectively got the same exposure to agents and employers as if yo...

Thank you both.

Quick question. Can I infer from this ↓

eyeswideshut wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2024 12:12 amI would start with Bizreach, Daijob

...that these kinds of sites (databases?) and agencies are legit? They're not scams, right?
(Sorry for the basic questions. This is how out of date I am.)

Regular poster here, using a different handle name because [reasons]. I'd like your advice on something. Business is bad and the prospect of unemployment is frighteningly real right now. It has been decades since I was in the job market and I have no idea how job hunting works these days. I see all ...