Finding a Job 50+ - E-book - ePub

It is the worst day of your life. You are called into the office unexpectedly and told that your services are no longer required and you are given a packet of information telling you that you no longer have any health insurance and benefits. This scenario is happening to more and more older workers these days, especially those with tenure and who are making a higher salary. Management has determined that their jobs that can be automated, easily done by someone younger (at a lower salary), or sent overseas.
What is your next move if this happens to you? Have you given any thought how you will go about finding another job or income producing venture (especially if you are too young to retire)?This book is designed to help you find your next job or income opportunity. I have included tips, resources, and information that you will need to make your task easier. In addition I have written it in such a way that it is quick and easy to digest so you can move on with your job search.
The areas I will cover include:- How Job Hunting Has Changed- Finding the Invisible Job Market- Overcoming Fear- Focusing on the Goal- Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch- Managing the Proactive Job Search- Targeting Businesses- Researching- Rapid Learning- Doing a Skills Inventory- Preparing Your Resume- Telephone Screening- Mastering the Interview- Power Networking- Freelancing- Best Jobs for Older Workers- Passive Income- Wrapping Up- Resources