Meet the Author

Dori Gillam

Guest writer Dori Gillam has been a career coach for over twenty years. She has worked for Right Management and her clients have included Nike, Chase Bank and Weyerhaeuser. She is a frequent contributor to 3rd Act Magazine.

Articles by Dori Gillam

August 26, 2024

How to Transition Out of the Full-time Workforce

In: Career Change & Advancement

By: Dori Gillam

Thinking of retiring but not sure you want to quit working altogether? Check out these tips for transitioning out of the full-time workforce and finding after-work-life balance.

December 13, 2023

7 Steps for Designing a Career You’ll Love

In: Career Change & Advancement

By: Dori Gillam

If you’ve been dreaming about changing your career, this is your year. Follow these seven steps to help clarify what you want and design the career you’ll love.

August 29, 2023

How to Negotiate Salary and Benefits After 50

In: Tips for Getting Hired

By: Dori Gillam

Be sure you’re not leaving money on the table the next time you land a new job by following these tips and a step-by-step script for negotiating your salary after age 50.

October 28, 2022

3 Ways to Combat Ageism in the Workplace

In: Career Change & Advancement

By: Dori Gillam

Although it’s against the law to discriminate based on age, we still find ageism in employment, health care and advertising. Follow these 3 ways to combat ageism, learn about age discrimination and actively quash it in the workplace.