Guides
Notes from employment advisory work
Short articles on decisions mid-career and 50+ professionals face when changing roles in Germany.
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When a long notice period is an advantage — and when it is not
How mid-career professionals in Germany can use a Kündigungsfrist without drifting into unfocused applications.
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What German hiring managers read first on a mid-career Lebenslauf
A practical look at chronology, role titles, and evidence of judgment — the signals that matter after twenty years of work.
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Answering age-related questions without apology or confrontation
Phrasing that keeps the focus on contribution when interview panels ask why you are changing roles now.
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Industry shifts after forty: testing a new field before you leap
How to check whether a new industry will hire your experience — before you resign or invest in lengthy training.