If you are struggling to get a full time job but your age is getting in the way or you are considering a more gradual transition to retirement the gig economy might be for you. It's not for everyone...what are the upsides and what do you need to consider?

It's not who you know that's important, it who you know knows. We know, or are told, that networking is essential when searching for a new role. But there's a way to greatly extend the reach of your network - using 'weak ties.'

In this podcast I explain what weak ties are, explain their value and describe how to use them effectively.

You've been to the interview, you were so perfect you could have won an Interview Oscar...but you didn't get the job. Is it worth pursuing interview feedback and, even if you get it, will it be useful?

Your CV was great, you passed the telephone/one way video assessments and you've finally been invited to an interview...and now they want you to do a presentation before the interview even starts. Yet another hurdle. In this podcast I look at how you can ensure your presentation is a success.

Part 1 of this 2 part podcast covered what a one way video interview is, when and why are they used and whether you should be worried. In this, Part 2, I consider how to avoid the 'rabbit in the headlights' look, go through the technical set up beforehand, how to practice and what to expect during the actual interview.

What is a one way video interview? When and why are they used and should you be worried? This is part one of a two part podcast. In this two part podcast I discuss what they are and how, if you get asked to participate in one, you can make it a success and avoid 'lights. camera, inaction.'

Not getting interviews for jobs, feel (or get told) you are overqualified for every role you apply for? Perhaps you should dumb down your Resume and hide or omit some qualifications, work experience or alter the titles of past positions? Is this a sensible decision? What are the risks? Is there an alternative?

It's raining, there's nothing going on, no job applications in the pipeline; there's a possible job, for which you have no experience, come through on the daily jobs feed email. Do you spend time and effort applying? A cautionary tale of what might happen if you do.

HOPEFUL is a strategy to consider for getting back to work in your 50s and 60s. Hope for the best, plan for the worst but always be hopeful and never give up.

The law might say you can't ask age related questions during interviews - but what do you do if they are asked? This podcast tackles likely questions and suggests some responses.