| Description |
xviii, 295 pages ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Great jobs. Great part-time jobs -- Great seasonal jobs -- Great holiday jobs -- Great snowbird jobs -- Great work-at-home jobs -- Great jobs for retired teachers -- Great nonprofit jobs -- Great health care jobs -- Great night jobs -- Great jobs to ride the age wave -- pt. II. The great jobs workshop. How to plan for a second career -- Strategies for 50+ job hunters -- Tips for a great resume -- Job hunting and social media -- Great job interview tips -- Why part-time or contract work is worth it -- How to prepare for nonprofit work -- Volunteer your way to a job -- Be your own boss -- How to find a mentor -- The best retirement plans for the self-employed -- Paying for your career shift education -- How to write off your job hunt -- Ways to conquer your fear of career change -- Best places to find a job -- Couples and career harmony -- Afterword -- Helpful web sites for 50+ workers -- Ideas for further reading. |
| Summary |
Aimed at workers aged 50+ looking for a new job, whether they have been laid off or taken early retirement, need supplemental income, or want to pursue an encore career. Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ is the definitive guide to finding lasting financial security and personal and professional fulfillment. Opportunities abound, the trick is knowing where to look and what to expect. Whether readers are interested in trying jobs they've long dreamed of doing, or just want something with flexible hours that brings in a little extra income, this book covers all the options. |
| Subject |
Job hunting -- United States.
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Older people -- Employment -- United States.
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Middle-aged persons -- Employment -- United States.
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| Added Author |
AARP (Organization)
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| Added Title |
Finding work that keeps you happy and healthy and pays the bills |
| ISBN |
9781118203682 (paperback) |
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1118203682 (paperback) |
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