Description
Book SynopsisYou can find profitable, fulfilling work after 50! Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ provides an invaluable treasure trove of information for anyone seeking employment past the age of 50.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix
About the Author xiii
Introduction 1
Part I Great Jobs
Chapter 1 Great Part-Time Jobs 15
Chapter 2 Great Work-from-Home Jobs 67
Chapter 3 Great Nonprofit Jobs 89
Chapter 4 Great Healthcare Jobs 101
Chapter 5 Great Tech Jobs 117
Chapter 6 Great Jobs in Education 125
Chapter 7 Great Skilled Trade Jobs 137
Chapter 8 Great Jobs to Ride the Age Wave 149
Part II The Great Jobs Workshop
Chapter 9 How to Plan for Your Second Act 165
Chapter 10 Strategies for 50+ Job Hunters 177
Chapter 11 Adding New Skills 189
Chapter 12 Volunteer Your Way to a Job 197
Chapter 13 How to Prepare for Nonprofit Work 209
Chapter 14 Tips for a Great Resume and Cover Letter 217
Chapter 15 Job Hunting and Social Media 235
Chapter 16 Navigating the Job Search Boards 261
Chapter 17 Tapping Others for Help 277
Chapter 18 Great Job Interview Tips 299
Chapter 19 Special Job Circumstances 317
Chapter 20 Negotiating Pay 333
Chapter 21 Why Part-Time or Contract Work Is Worth It 343
Chapter 22 Be Your Own Boss 351
Afterword 371
Index 377
