Book description
The how-to guide to finding profitable, fulfilling work after 50
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.
As Americans live longer and healthier lives, the desire to work longer—for the income, the mental engagement, or the chance to give back—has grown. But there is little guidance for the 50+ crowd looking for work and few role models who've blazed a path. In Great Jobs for Everyone 50+, author and personal finance, retirement, and career transitions expert Kerry Hannon shows the way, with compelling stories from people who've been there. Presenting the nitty-gritty details of available job opportunities, wages to expect, typical hours, and the qualifications and savvy needed to get hired, the book is loaded with practical advice on how to prepare both professionally and financially to start out on a new adventure.
Shows where the best opportunities for new employment lie
Helps readers find profitable and rewarding jobs to save for retirement
Understands that different workers want different things from their jobs and shows how to cast a wide net to find an opportunity that fits
Provides incredible insights into working after 50 from Kerry Hannon, a nationally renowned expert in personal finance, retirement, and career transitions
Motivational, inspirational, and thoroughly practical, Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ explains how to find part-time, temporary, work-at-home, or seasonal employment in profitable, rewarding jobs.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Introduction
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Part I: Great Jobs
- Chapter 1: Great Part-Time Jobs
- Chapter 2: Great Seasonal Jobs
- Chapter 3: Great Holiday Jobs
- Chapter 4: Great Snowbird Jobs
- Chapter 5: Great Work-at-Home Jobs
- Chapter 6: Great Jobs for Retired Teachers
- Chapter 7: Great Nonprofit Jobs
- Chapter 8: Great Health Care Jobs
- Chapter 9: Great Night Jobs
- Chapter 10: Great Jobs to Ride the Age Wave
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Part II: The Great Jobs Workshop
- Chapter 11: How to Plan for a Second Career
- Chapter 12: Strategies for 50+ Job Hunters
- Chapter 13: Tips for a Great Resume
- Chapter 14: Job Hunting and Social Media
- Chapter 15: Great Job Interview Tips
- Chapter 16: Why Part-Time or Contract Work is Worth It
- Chapter 17: How to Prepare for Nonprofit Work
- Chapter 18: Volunteer Your Way to a Job
- Chapter 19: Be Your Own Boss
- Chapter 20: How to Find a Mentor
- Chapter 21: The Best Retirement Plans for the Self-Employed
- Chapter 22: Paying for Your Career Shift Education
- Chapter 23: How to Write Off Your Job Hunt
- Chapter 24: Ways to Conquer Your Fear of Career Change
- Chapter 25: Best Places to Find a Job
- Chapter 26: Couples and Career Harmony
- Afterword
- Helpful Web Sites for 50+ Workers
- Ideas for Further Reading
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Index
Product information
- Title: Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy ... And Pays the Bills
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2012
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781118203682
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