Description
Book SynopsisYour guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that perfect job Whether you're searching for a new job by choice or necessity, consider this book your life raft.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Finding a Job After 50 5
Chapter 1: Scoping Out Your Prospects 7
Chapter 2: Using Skills to Your Advantage 31
Chapter 3: Harnessing the Power of Other People 47
Chapter 4: Tackling Common Financial Issues 69
Part II: Launching Your Job Search 85
Chapter 5: Scoping Out Promising Job Markets 87
Chapter 6: Joining the Growing Ranks of the Self‐Employed 115
Chapter 7: Dealing with Special Circumstances 141
Part III: Marketing Yourself 155
Chapter 8: Rehabbing Your Résumé and Cover Letter 157
Chapter 9: Creating a Strong Online Presence 179
Chapter 10: Marketing Yourself on LinkedIn 205
Chapter 11: Clearing the Application Hurdle 229
Part IV: Taking the Stage: The Interview and Its Aftermath 241
Chapter 12: Prepping for a Job Interview 243
Chapter 13: Acing Your Job Interview 263
Chapter 14: Negotiating for What You Want 279
Part V: The Part of Tens 299
Chapter 15: Ten Great Jobs for Workers Over 50 .301
Chapter 16: Ten Common Interview Questions Answered 307
Chapter 17: Ten Steps for Career Changers 313
Index 321
