How to Find Work When You're Over 50

Retirement jobs for senior citizens

About this Site

Welcome to the online version of "How to Find Work When You're Over 50". On this site, you can read the full text of "How to Find Work When You're Over 50". This book provides advice on finding senior citizen employment. The book also looks into ways of adapting your CV, writing a covering letter and applying for a job. You can sign up for our newsletter, or download the PDF version of the ebook from the online store.

About the Author

JACKIE SHERMAN has worked as a university careers adviser, run her own CV design business, tutored adults in the community, organised job-search workshops for the unemployed, run workshops for Women Returners, and written books and worked as a volunteer for Age Concern. She therefore has a wealth of experience in the fields of careers and job hunting and is particularly aware of the difficulties faced by older job applicants.

Chapter List

About The Author
Introduction Changes To The Current Position; Computers And Job Search; Organising Your Job Search;
Knowing What You Could Do What Makes A Good Job?; Working Conditions; Skills And Abilities; Improving Yourself; Disabilities; Interest And Motivation; Types Of Work; Websites For Older People; Careers Advice; Which Job To Choose;
Finding Vacancies How You Hear Of A Job; The Role Of The Internet; Local Newspapers; National Press; Magazines And Journals; Shop Windows; Home Working; Calling In Person; Agencies; Vacancy Websites; Companies Online; Job Centres; Speculative Approaches; Networking; Adverti
Is The Job Right For You? Analyse The Advert; Finding Out More; Decision Time;
Applying In Writing What Employers Look For; Empty Statements; Providing The Evidence; Follow The Instructions; Word-Processing; Sending Off For Details; Covering Letters; References; Speculative Letters;
Producing A Cv What It Is Not; Appearance; Desktop Publishing; Types Of Cv; Action Words; Contents; Cvs By Date; Skills-Based Cvs; Keeping Up To Date; Linking The Covering Letter And Cv;
Application Forms Preparation; Contents; Those Difficult Questions; Final Words;
Online Applications Take Care!; Practise; Email; Downloading; Keep A Copy; Extra Help;
Convincing At Interview What Employers Are Looking For; How Interviews Work; Preparation; Awkward Questions; More Help; Two-Way Process; Over The Telephone; After An Interview;
Should You Take The Job? Over The Moon; Quite Pleased; Anxious; Disappointed; Keep Getting Rejected?; Extra Help; Alternative Lifestyles;