In this episode, you'll meet Nickquolette Barrett. She is a Chief Career Development Strategist with expertise and certifications in résumé writing, interview prep, career development & strategy, and LinkedIn branding. She is a dynamic speaker who uses a fresh perspective that is unique and real with a side of humor and sensitivity. Her ability to weave her contagious enthusiasm and energy into every presentation is refreshing to the world of career development. 

If you are a woman age 45+ and concerned about remaining relevant in the workforce, aiming for a new job or career change, or thinking of becoming an entrepreneur, Nickquolette brings her wisdom, experience, and generous spirit to this podcast episode.  Get your pen and paper ready, she offers a lot of great tips, ideas, and top-shelf wisdom. 

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1:15 Introducing Nickquolette

2:35 Nickquolette's Journey

6:30 The Mindshift you simply must make to be successful 

7:15 Learning to talk about yourself

8:40 Learning to negotiate, value your worth

9:50 The one word to dump, now!

10:15 Women and Ageism 

13:15 Remaining relevant

14:50 Don't wait to be phased out, take action early

16:00 Key questions and actions 

17:00 Getting back into the workforce

18:00 Entrepreneurs or aiming to become one 

21:10 Dump this phrase now 

22:35 Tips for applying for jobs online 

29:45 What is ATS, ASCII?

31:00 Online platforms for job searches

40:05 What about recruiters?

40:45 Meetups? 

43:35 The Place to tell Your Story

44:05 What Nickquolette is working on.

47:25 How Nickquolette is "Catching the Updraft" 

Learn more about Nickquolette at: 

irockresumes.com and be sure to subscribe to her email list and get a free download. 

She's also on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Or you can email her at irock@irockresumes.com