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The retirement identity – so what do you do?
The retirement identity – so what do you do?
By Dr Denise Taylor
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4 months into the year, what new things have you learned?
4 months into the year, what new things have you learned?
By Dr Denise Taylor
Contributions
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Look! In this digital world we live in, seeing photos I've taken in print is THE BEST!
Look! In this digital world we live in, seeing photos I've taken in print is THE BEST!
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Whilst money is important, your life will change significantly and planning for the non-financial aspects of life is essential. Read more 👉…
Whilst money is important, your life will change significantly and planning for the non-financial aspects of life is essential. Read more 👉…
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Whilst money is important, your life will change significantly and planning for the non-financial aspects of life is essential. Read more 👉…
Whilst money is important, your life will change significantly and planning for the non-financial aspects of life is essential. Read more 👉…
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Experience
Education
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Birkbeck, University of London
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With an interest in meaningful ageing my professional doctorate looked firstly at: "What are the individual psychological factors that predict a positive adjustment to retirement?" and then researched how people find meaning in life after full-time work.
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Undertaken part time alongside demanding full time work.
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This was a part time degree course, undertaken whilst working as a senior psychologist with the Post Office
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Activities and Societies: ► Founder member of OU vegetarian society ► Branch secretary of the OU students association ► Summer school rep
Studied Psychology with a minor in Sociology
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Trustee
MATCH Mothers - mothers apart from their children
- 1 year 1 month
Children
MATCH Mothers is a UK Registered Charity (Number: 1116218)
“Supporting mothers living apart from their children, for whatever reason”
Match mothers is a charity that offers non-judgmental support and information to mothers apart from their children in a wide variety of circumstances.
Publications
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Get Interview Ready
Amazing People Career School
This online programme is designed to be just like working 121 with an expert interviewer. Practice intervewing with my expert guidance. In this programme you have access to 15 videos all created to be like a coaching session with me. I'll be available 24/7 and you can replay me as many times as you want.
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How to Use LinkedIn to Manage Your Career
Amazing People Career School
Whether you are new to LinkedIn or have been a LinkedIn user for a while, and recognize you need an update, I’ve got the expertise to help. Create an effective LinkedIn profile to help get a new job, or to improve your reputation within your own company. This 5 module online courses comprises 30 short videos and supporting notes. This makes it easy to fit in working on your profile around your busy life.
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Find Work at 50+
The complete guide to finding work for anyone aged 50+. Whatever your circumstances this invaluable book helps readers to define their individual work needs and learn the modern techniques for successful job hunting.
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Create a CV - a practical Guide
Amazing People
You will receive practical and relevant advice from an expert who has been short-listing candidates since 1989 and helping people create CVs since 1997. For £10 you get a 71-page e-Book to guide you step by step through creating your CV, how to submit and how to follow up. PLUS, you get a WORD WORKBOOK so you can collate all your exercises into the one document to enable you to build an effective CV as easy as possible.
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Getting the Job You Want: A Practical Guide
Icon Books
A handy pocket size job search book to support you through all the stages of finding your perfect job – from organisation and preparation to the different ways to implement a job search campaign. In a challenging job market you need to create a CV that will sell you, and to be well prepared for interview. Both new graduates and those returning to the job search will learn simple yet effective techniques from award-winning career psychologist, Denise Taylor.
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Co-Creator - Business Model you
John Wiley & Sons
Co-contributor to Business Model You with a note of thanks for my contribution in Section 2 – Reflect, page 109 and p 121
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Fat to Fantastic
Brook House Press
'An honest and inspiring story that tells you in a warm and encouraging way the truth about how to achieve the weight loss you want, in fact, how to achieve anything you want! For anyone who is struggling with a lifelong weight problem FAT to FANTASTIC will show you the way'.
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How to Get a Job in a Recession 2012: A Comprehensive Guide to Job Hunting in the 21st Century
Brook House Press
This revised and updated 2nd edition of How to Get a Job in a Recession provides practical advice with masses of free bonuses is an easy to follow, straightforward guide It’s like a one-to-one job search coaching session providing expert advice and a structured plan.
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Now You've Been Shortlisted: Your step-by-step guide to being successful at interviews and assessment centres
Harriman Business Essentials
This book is for anyone that has received a 'you've been shortlisted' letter and wants to feel more confident and prepared for their forthcoming interview/ assessment centre.
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Winning Interview Answers for First-time Job Hunters
Trotman Publishing
This book will take school leavers and other first time job hunters through the most common interview scenarios, helping you to understand what it is the interviewer wants to know and how to give them the best possible answer.
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17th Century Wedding Customs
Stuart Press
I was asked to write this book once the publisher became aware of the extensive research I had undertaken for our 17th Century styled wedding.
Courses
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15FQ, Qualified 20+ years ago
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360º Reach
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Certified Career Enlightenment LinkedIn Writer
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Certified Personal Branding Strategist with Reach
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Certified Social Branding Analyst with Reach
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Firo-B, Quallified 20+ years ago
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Highlands Ability Battery, Qualified in 2002
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MBTI, Steps 1 and 2, Quallified 20+ years ago
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Thomas Kilman, Quallified 20+ years ago
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