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“Touch Screens Don't Bite": Mastering Modern POS and Order Kiosks
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“Touch Screens Don't Bite": Mastering Modern POS and Order Kiosks

Demystifying modern register systems and building confidence.

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“Touch Screens Don't Bite": Mastering Modern POS and Order Kiosks
For Candidates

“Touch Screens Don't Bite": Mastering Modern POS and Order Kiosks

Demystifying modern register systems and building confidence.

Liz Brown
August 6, 2026
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All You Need to Know About First Round & Phone Screen Interviews
For Candidates

All You Need to Know About First Round & Phone Screen Interviews

Screen interview questions are set up to make sure you have the basic qualifications and will be a good fit for the job.

Liz Brown
July 24, 2026
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How to Handle the "Open Availability" Question Without Giving Up Your Personal Life
For Candidates

How to Handle the "Open Availability" Question Without Giving Up Your Personal Life

How to set scheduling boundaries and still land the job you want.

Liz Brown
July 20, 2026
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Common Receptionist Interview Questions: How to Prepare and What to Expect
For Candidates

Common Receptionist Interview Questions: How to Prepare and What to Expect

How a Pivoter can answer interview questions for a receptionist role.

Liz Brown
July 16, 2026
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The "Soft Skills" Advantage: Why Your Life Experience Makes You a Natural in Hospitality
For Candidates

The "Soft Skills" Advantage: Why Your Life Experience Makes You a Natural in Hospitality

Discover the customer service skills you already have and how to sell them.

Liz Brown
July 15, 2026
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Navigating the "Returnship": Re-Entering the Workforce After a Job Break
For Candidates

Navigating the "Returnship": Re-Entering the Workforce After a Job Break

A practical guide for returning to work after a career break at 55+.

Liz Brown
June 29, 2026
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How to Prepare for Common Interview Questions
For Candidates

How to Prepare for Common Interview Questions

How to answer interview questions in a way that helps you and employers.

Liz Brown
June 25, 2026
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Things That Matter More Than Your Job Title (Actually)
For Candidates

Things That Matter More Than Your Job Title (Actually)

Skills, reliability, and attitude matter more than your job title.

Liz Brown
June 24, 2026
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The Easiest Way to Update Your Resume Without Starting From Scratch
For Candidates

The Easiest Way to Update Your Resume Without Starting From Scratch

Update your resume fast by highlighting experience you already have.

Liz Brown
June 23, 2026
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6 Benefits of Experienced Workers in the Workplace
For Employers

6 Benefits of Experienced Workers in the Workplace

Discover why hiring experienced Pivoters is a smart business decision.

Hannah Kass
June 15, 2026
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What Experienced Workers Bring That AI Can’t Replace
For Employers

What Experienced Workers Bring That AI Can’t Replace

Experienced workers bring judgment, empathy, and skills AI can’t replace

Liz Brown
June 9, 2026
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Why Experienced Workers Stay Longer and Save Companies Money
For Employers

Why Experienced Workers Stay Longer and Save Companies Money

Experienced workers stay longer, reduce turnover, and save companies money

Liz Brown
June 2, 2026
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How Much Can You Earn While on Social Security?
For Candidates

How Much Can You Earn While on Social Security?

Learn how Full Retirement Age affects how much you can earn while working.

Liz Brown
June 2, 2026
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How to Reinvent Yourself Without Starting From Scratch
For Candidates

How to Reinvent Yourself Without Starting From Scratch

Reinvent yourself at 55+ using experience, not starting from zero.

Liz Brown
May 14, 2026
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You’re Not ‘Too Old’—You’re Underestimated
For Candidates

You’re Not ‘Too Old’—You’re Underestimated

You’re not past your prime at 55+. You bring experience employers need.

Liz Brown
May 14, 2026
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The Myth of “Starting Over” in Your Job
For Candidates

The Myth of “Starting Over” in Your Job

Job pivots don’t mean start from scratch. You build on skills you possess.

Liz Brown
May 6, 2026
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Best Jobs for Seniors – 18 Flexible, Low-Stress Roles to Consider
For Candidates

Best Jobs for Seniors – 18 Flexible, Low-Stress Roles to Consider

18 top jobs for seniors that are flexible, low-stress, and engaging

Liz Brown
May 6, 2026
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Easy Work From Home Jobs – 15 WFH Jobs, Tips, & Benefits
For Candidates

Easy Work From Home Jobs – 15 WFH Jobs, Tips, & Benefits

Working from home has become easier than ever thanks to online jobs.

Liz Brown
April 30, 2026
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The Value of AI-Powered Job Matching
For Employers

The Value of AI-Powered Job Matching

How exactly does this AI-powered job matching technology work? Join us as we explore how this revolutionary technology works to improve the hiring process.

Pivoters Team
February 9, 2026
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How To Improve Hiring Practices
For Employers

How To Improve Hiring Practices

Start making progress in your hiring journey, check out these tips to improve hiring practices right away.

Pivoters Team
February 9, 2026
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The Future of Work Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Why Pivoting Matters
For Candidates

The Future of Work Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Why Pivoting Matters

Jobs are no longer one-size-fits-all. They’re unique, flexible, and often unpredictable. And for many of us, that means learning how to pivot.

Pivoters Team
February 9, 2026
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How to Pivot Like a Pro: Tips for Using the Pivoters Platform
For Candidates

How to Pivot Like a Pro: Tips for Using the Pivoters Platform

Here are some quick tips to help you get the most out of your Pivoters experience.

Pivoters Team
February 9, 2026
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Ready to Change Your Job? Discover Your Pivot Style & How to Move With It
For Candidates

Ready to Change Your Job? Discover Your Pivot Style & How to Move With It

Read on for 5 different pivot styles that may be the perfect fit for you.

Pivoters Team
February 9, 2026
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5 Ways to Invest in Your Job Search This Month
For Candidates

5 Ways to Invest in Your Job Search This Month

Five simple, actionable ways to grow and, when you’re ready, get the most out of Pivoters.

Pivoters Team
February 9, 2026
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Best 75 Questions to Ask Job Candidates: Types of Questions, Which to Avoid, and How to Create Your Own
For Employers

Best 75 Questions to Ask Job Candidates: Types of Questions, Which to Avoid, and How to Create Your Own

75 interview questions for employers — what to ask, avoid, and create.

Liz Brown
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The Staffing Fix You Haven't Tried Yet: Building Shifts Around Real People
For Employers

The Staffing Fix You Haven't Tried Yet: Building Shifts Around Real People

Stop losing great staff. Build schedules around people, not the clock.

Liz Brown
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