永不言休

1. Be vigilant about appearance

要常常提醒自己，关顾自身、外表的形象。

“Sometimes we get a little grayer, gain a little weight, don’t stand up as straight,” he says. “Nature may have these effects on you, but that doesn’t mean you have to cooperate in the process. You can walk a little extra, or take up yoga. Get a little extra sun and sleep — even drink more water. Do what you can — within reason — to maintain a perception of vitality.”

2. Stay tech savvy

跟上现代科技潮流。

If you don’t know the latest software and other technologies, such as social media, that creates the perception that you are over the hill. “You might need to hire a 15-year-old to be your tutor,” he says. “It doesn’t make a difference.”

3. Seek situations where you can have greater proximity to revenue

寻找跟营业收入有关的工作。为公司带来收入。

If there are things going on in your organization that involve revenue production, get involved if you can, because you are least likely to lose job. “And if you do lose your job,” he adds, “you’ll be a more attractive candidate for the next job you apply for.”

4. Build and maintain relationships

保持良好关系

This is important within your organization and outside of it. Be active in trade organizations, stay in touch with old customers. “Relationships are critical to organizations,” Sklover says. “Don’t allow them to fall by the wayside.”

5. Involve yourself in critical long-term projects and programs

珍惜与参与公司的计划，五年，十年发展项目。

If your organization is working on a project that will take three to five years to complete, do what you can to get involved, because that probably will keep you on the job for that length of time, Sklover says.

6. Be a reputation-enhancer

成为专家， 顾问，询问处。

“Write an article and submit it to a trade journal,” he says. “Do an appearance on television. In some way, help your organization polish up its perception in the marketplace.

7. Play your strong card, which is experience

经验之谈，经验之用。

Would you rather hire someone for a job who has 40 years of experience, or four? Don’t be afraid to market your experience and knowledge. But at the same time, don’t allow yourself to be perceived as someone who always is looking backward.”

8. Look beyond the horizon to the future

展望未来。

Be someone who thinks about and acts on what might be next big wave in your field.

原文 Reuters Money
http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-money/2011/09/08/eight-ways-older-workers-can-enhance-job-security/