Great jobs for everyone 50+ Finding work that keeps you happy and healthy...and pays the bills

Kerry Hannon

Book - 2018

"You can find profitable, fulfilling work after 50! Kerry Hannon's national bestseller, Great Jobs for Everyone 50+, has become the job-hunting bible for people in their forties, fifties, and beyond. With her no-nonsense style, Hannon shows where the opportunities are and how to get them. In this completely revised edition, Hannon offers twice as many jobs and brand-new material to market your skills in today's job market, with expert tips on revamping a résumé, networking, interviewing like a pro, building a social media platform to stand out in the crowd, and much more. Whether you took early retirement, were laid off, are seeking a job that you will love, need supplemental income, or want to stay engaged and make a diffe...rence by giving back with your talents, Hannon's book is an essential tool. The truth is that many companies are looking for candidates with your experience, expertise, and maturity. The trick is finding those employers--and going into your search with a positive attitude and realistic expectations. This completely updated Great Jobs shows you how to avoid common job-seeking mistakes and helps you find your ideal employment in today's landscape"--

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Published
Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley [2018]
Language
English
Corporate Author
AARP (Organization)
Main Author
Kerry Hannon (author)
Corporate Author
AARP (Organization) (-)
Edition
Updated edition
Item Description
"AARP real possibilities."
Revised and updated edition of the author's Great jobs for everyone 50+, ©2012.
Includes index.
Physical Description
xiii, 398 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN
9781119363323
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Great Jobs
  • Chapter 1. Great Part-Time Jobs
  • Chapter 2. Great Work-from-Home Jobs
  • Chapter 3. Great Nonprofit Jobs
  • Chapter 4. Great Healthcare Jobs
  • Chapter 5. Great Tech Jobs
  • Chapter 6. Great Jobs in Education
  • Chapter 7. Great Skilled Trade Jobs
  • Chapter 8. Great Jobs to Ride the Age Wave
  • Part II. The Great Jobs Workshop
  • Chapter 9. How to Plan for Your Second Act
  • Chapter 10. Strategies for 50+ Job Hunters
  • Chapter 11. Adding New Skills
  • Chapter 12. Volunteer Your Way to a Job
  • Chapter 13. How to Prepare for Nonprofit Work
  • Chapter 14. Tips for a Great Resume and Cover Letter
  • Chapter 15. Job Hunting and Social Media
  • Chapter 16. Navigating the Job Search Boards
  • Chapter 17. Tapping Others for Help
  • Chapter 18. Great Job Interview Tips
  • Chapter 19. Special Job Circumstances
  • Chapter 20. Negotiating Pay
  • Chapter 21. Why Part-Time or Contract Work Is Worth It
  • Chapter 22. Be Your Own Boss
  • Afterword
  • Index