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

Hannon, Kerry (author.). AARP (Organization) (Added Author).

Summary: "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 difference 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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  • ISBN: 9781119363330
  • ISBN: 1119363330
  • ISBN: 9781119363347
  • ISBN: 1119363349
  • ISBN: 9781119363323
  • Physical Description: regular print
    1 online resource
  • Edition: Updated edition.
  • Publisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2018]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Revised and updated edition of the author's Great jobs for everyone 50+, c2012.
Includes index.
Machine generated contents note: Introduction Acknowledgments About the Author Part 1: 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 Education Jobs Chapter 7: Great Skilled Trade Jobs Chapter 8: Great Jobs to Ride the Age Wave Part 2: 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.
Formatted Contents Note: Title Page -- copyright -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Introduction -- Money, Mental Engagement, and Meaning -- The Value of Older Workers -- Yes, There Are Jobs -- Deciding What (Else) You Want Out of Work -- How to Use This Book -- Part I Great Jobs -- CHAPTER 1 Great Part-Time Jobs -- Accountant/Financial Manager -- Adult Education Teacher -- Alumni Event Planner -- AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate -- Amusement Parks -- Athletic Coach/Umpire/Referee -- Athletic Event Ticket Services -- Ballparks
Source of Description Note:
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 14, 2018).
Subject: Job hunting United States
Older people Employment United States
Middle-aged persons Employment United States
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Careers General
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Labor
POLITICAL SCIENCE Labor & Industrial Relations
Job hunting
Middle-aged persons Employment
Older people Employment
United States
Genre: Electronic books.
Electronic books.

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