Out-of-work and over 40

With Stephen Laser, PhD

Having evaluated over 20,000 job candidates in his career, business psychologist Stephen A. Laser, Ph.D. now brings to the job search process a unique perspective – from the other side of the desk. He offers practical advice for surviving unemployment and finding a job through a disciplined and systematic approach:

• Practical, proven job hunting strategies that actually work and will help people find a job
• A list of the specific attributes and qualities employers are looking for when hiring new talent
• A professional’s insights into how to navigate the challenges of on-line testing, behavioral interviewing, and answering tough questions about his or her strengths and weaknesses
• Helpful, easy-to-read advice for coping with the hardships of unemployment after age 40
• Combating the Three A’s:  Age, Appearance, and Attitude
• A realistic look at the value of going back to school, going into business, and other typical reactions to unemployment
• Ways to make the best use of time while searching for work
• How to turn the tables on prospective employers to determine if an employment situation is right

With over 30 years of experience as a business psychologist, Stephen A. Laser, Ph.D. founded and manages a consulting firm that advises client companies on hiring decisions. His interests center on identifying talent for sales and management roles. He holds a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from the University of Tennessee, and he is a graduate of the Management Institute affiliated Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.