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Boomers, seniors and retirees are returning to the workplace in droves. Many believe that they are up against insurmountable barriers like unemployment figures, age discrimination and technological deficiencies (shortcomings). They perceive resistance among employers regarding over-qualification and earnings demands.

They sense that the younger public has accepted as truth various misconceptions about older workers. Despite these perceptions, research from agencies such as the Department of Labor, the American Council of Life Insurance and Andrus Gerontology Center is indicating that workers that are 50+ possess work ethics that are highly desirable to employers.

What, then, can boomers, seniors and retirees do to increase their success at landing a job?

1. Do your homework. Learn the latest in technology skills. Take adult education or online classes to give the impression that you are in sync with the rapidly changing technological advances. And read Michelle Goodmans Seven Mistakes Job Hunters Older Than 50 Make

2. Study AARPs excellent articles beginning with Job Tips for 50+ Workers

3. Write a clean, well-constructed, convincing resume
Using correct terminology (search job descriptions for assistance).
Indicating all your skills and expertise pertinent only to the position you are applying for.
Eliminating “References available upon request” from the resume. The employer makes this assumption.
Emphasizing experience, skills, talents and expertise.
De-emphasizing dates.
Ensuring that there are no spelling, grammatical or typographical errors.
Mailing or sending your resume early to the head of the human resource department.

4. Prepare for your job interview
Your interviewer will probably be younger than you are. Treat him or her with respect.
Practice your interview with a younger person.
Dress and groom yourself appropriately.
Be ready to explain why youre applying for a job below your level of expertise.
Research the company you are applying to.
Follow up your interview with a thank you note.

5. Make use of tools that search specifically for companies that are committed to hiring older workers like:

SeniorJobBank -http://www.seniorjobbank.org/
Workforce50 -http://www.workforce50.com/
RetirementJobs -http://www.retirementjobs.com/index.html
RetiredBrains -http://www.retiredbrains.com/
Seniors4Hire – http://seniors4hire.org/
Jobs4.0 -http://www.jobs4point0.com/

6. Locate companies which are agreeable to hiring older workers by considering AARPs 2008 lists of the best Employers for workers over 50 in the United States and internationally

7. Take advantage of government training and employment opportunities at:

a. The Senior Community Service Employment Program- SCSEP trains and places qualifying seniors.

b. Senior Environomental Employment Program- As part of the United Environmental Protection Agency, (SEE) hires seniors for temporary, part-time, and full-time positions to help EPA improve the environment.

c.CareerOneStop- Sponsored by the Department of Labor this site assists job seekers by giving help with personal assessment, career options, education and training leads, resumes, interviews, networking and job availability.

8. Dont forget the nonprofit sector for job opportunities:

a. Action Without Borders runs a website which matches volunteers and paid individuals with over 57,000 nonprofit organizations that are interested in improving their communities. “AWB is independent of any government, political ideology, or religious creed.”

b. Older volunteers find that Peace Corps is a wonderful way to “give back” to the world while gaining valuable benefits for themselves.

9. Use your old job and turn it into a new career, such as substitute teaching or tutoring.

10. Turn your hobby into dollars: If youre handy around your own house, why not get paid for it by assisting others?

Secret #1 – The Definition of “Job” and “Career”

A fast food position is a job. Being an accountant is a career. It’s important to understand the difference between the two and not just settle for the former. In the beginning, lots of people work at their “job” while also training for their “careers”.

Development Issues: Careers develop over time – and you will realize whether a particular career is valuable and acceptable to you. There will come a time when you will realize the true significance of a career. Generally, career specialists are of the same opinion – that careers are progressive and change over time – what you decide to do at 18, 25 and 30 will sometimes be markedly different.

There will be occasions where you will probably may have quite different views of every profession and still remain in a dilemma as to what career to pursue. Settling down in a particular career is a decision you can make only when you determine the areas you are good at and the activities that you enjoy doing.

Secret # 2 – Be Familiar with Yourself and What You Want

One of best ways to be unsuccessful in your search for the right career is to be unclear as to what you want. In Secret # 1, it was said that it is all right not to have a specific career track (at least in the beginning), since it is impractical to believe that you can flawlessly prepare a career path.

On the other hand, you should be very observant when you are hunting for a job. You should be able to determine that a career you are submitting an application for is heading in the right direction, even though you may be a bit unclear on your long-term objectives.

The Kind of Jobs that are Appropriate for Me: Evaluate your strong points, interests, principles, and character. Make use of career guides and personality tests. Try seeking guidance from a certified career coach or therapist.

No matter what techniques or tools you use, you will be accumulating a private assessment and outline that will direct you on a suitable career path.

Secret # 3 – Identify What You Have to Offer

There is no doubt that you must be able to highlight your skills, strengths and accomplishments when applying for a position. Prospective employers simply want to know what you have to offer. They will ask you the question “What can you achieve for us?” In order to be able to answer this, you must market your skills and expertise well, as well as your ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.

Carrying out an evaluation of yourself, as supported in Secret # 2, is one method to develop your self-marketing plan. Your interests, expertise, and principles form the foundation of your career. They also give prospective employers a good idea as to who you are and how you will be valuable to their business.

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