Great Jobs for Everyone 50 +, Updated Edition: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy

Description: Great Jobs for Everyone 50 +, Updated Edition by Kerry E. Hannon You 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description You can find profitable, fulfilling work after 50! Kerry Hannons national bestseller, Great Jobs for Everyone 50+, has become the job-hunting bible for people in their forties, fifties, and beyond. With her no-nonsense style, Hannon shows where the opportunities are and how to get them. In this completely revised edition, Hannon offers twice as many jobs and brand-new material to market your skills in todays job market, with expert tips on revamping a résumé, networking, interviewing like a pro, building a social media platform to stand out in the crowd, and much more. Whether you took early retirement, were laid off, are seeking a job that you will love, need supplemental income, or want to stay engaged and make a difference by giving back with your talents, Hannons book is an essential tool. The truth is that many companies are looking for candidates with your experience, expertise, and maturity. The trick is finding those employers—and going into your search with a positive attitude and realistic expectations. This completely updated Great Jobs shows you how to avoid common job-seeking mistakes and helps you find your ideal employment in todays landscape. Back Cover Find Profitable, Fulfilling Work After 50 " Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ by AARP columnist Kerry Hannon is a must read for anyone mulling what kind of work will work for you in the next phase of your life." -- The Wall Street Journal "Whether you need help deciding what to do next, pursuing your dream encore career, or landing a job that will pay the bills, Kerry Hannons Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ is the place to start." --Jane Pauley, anchor, CBS Sunday Morning "In this invaluable book, Kerry Hannon--our most gifted guide to making the most of work in the second half of life--shows how we can create genuine virtue out of working longer, and she does so in a way that is consistently engaging, packed with compelling stories, and leavened by wise and pragmatic counsel. For all those in search of means and meaning, the book is destined to become the definitive volume on jobs after 50." --Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org, author of The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife , and dubbed "the voice of aging baby boomers" by The New York Times "Kerry Hannon has written an incredibly useful, smart book for the 50+ job-seeker. Its full of terrific new career ideas tailored for older workers in a wide array of life situations, and offers very specific job-hunting advice--right down to the correct font to use on a resume. Kerrys friendly, supportive voice and personal anecdotes make this book a pleasure to read." --Mark Miller, Reuters retirement columnist and author of Jolt: Stories of Trauma and Transformation " Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ should be required reading for everyone turning 49 . . . 59 . . . and 69. It provides a perfect combination of up-to-the-minute resources and tried-and-true principles. I talk to hundreds of people each year about their next job, and this book is at the top of my recommended reading list." --Betsy Werley, Director, Network Expansion at Encore.org "If youre feeling lost or youve given up on your job search, Kerrys new book is required reading. It will help you gain confidence in yourself, while showing you different job opportunities and how to get them so that you can bounce back." --Dan Schawbel, The New York Times bestselling author of Promote Yourself and Me 2.0 and Founder of Millennial Branding Flap Find Profitable, Fulfilling Work After 50 " Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ by AARP columnist Kerry Hannon is a must read for anyone mulling what kind of work will work for you in the next phase of your life." -- The Wall Street Journal "Whether you need help deciding what to do next, pursuing your dream encore career, or landing a job that will pay the bills, Kerry Hannons Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ is the place to start." --Jane Pauley, anchor, CBS Sunday Morning "In this invaluable book, Kerry Hannon--our most gifted guide to making the most of work in the second half of life--shows how we can create genuine virtue out of working longer, and she does so in a way that is consistently engaging, packed with compelling stories, and leavened by wise and pragmatic counsel. For all those in search of means and meaning, the book is destined to become the definitive volume on jobs after 50." --Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org, author of The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife , and dubbed "the voice of aging baby boomers" by The New York Times "Kerry Hannon has written an incredibly useful, smart book for the 50+ job-seeker. Its full of terrific new career ideas tailored for older workers in a wide array of life situations, and offers very specific job-hunting advice--right down to the correct font to use on a resume. Kerrys friendly, supportive voice and personal anecdotes make this book a pleasure to read." --Mark Miller, Reuters retirement columnist and author of Jolt: Stories of Trauma and Transformation " Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ should be required reading for everyone turning 49 . . . 59 . . . and 69. It provides a perfect combination of up-to-the-minute resources and tried-and-true principles. I talk to hundreds of people each year about their next job, and this book is at the top of my recommended reading list." --Betsy Werley, Director, Network Expansion at Encore.org "If youre feeling lost or youve given up on your job search, Kerrys new book is required reading. It will help you gain confidence in yourself, while showing you different job opportunities and how to get them so that you can bounce back." --Dan Schawbel, The New York Times bestselling author of Promote Yourself and Me 2.0 and Founder of Millennial Branding Author Biography Kerry Hannon (Kerryhannon.com) is a nationally recognized expert and strategist on career transitions, personal finance, and retirement. She is a frequent TV and radio commentator, AARPs Jobs Expert, and a columnist for The New York Times, PBS Next Avenue, Forbes, and MONEY. She is the author of a dozen books, including AARPs Getting the Job You Want After 50 For Dummies, Love Your Job, and the award-winning Whats Next? Finding Your Passion and Your Dream Job in Your Forties, Fifties, and Beyond. Table of Contents Acknowledgments 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 Long Description Find Profitable, Fulfilling Work After 50 " Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ by AARP columnist Kerry Hannon is a must read for anyone mulling what kind of work will work for you in the next phase of your life." The Wall Street Journal "Whether you need help deciding what to do next, pursuing your dream encore career, or landing a job that will pay the bills, Kerry Hannons Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ is the place to start." Jane Pauley, anchor, CBS Sunday Morning "In this invaluable book, Kerry Hannon our most gifted guide to making the most of work in the second half of life shows how we can create genuine virtue out of working longer, and she does so in a way that is consistently engaging, packed with compelling stories, and leavened by wise and pragmatic counsel. For all those in search of means and meaning, the book is destined to become the definitive volume on jobs after 50." Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org, author of The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife , and dubbed "the voice of aging baby boomers" by The New York Times "Kerry Hannon has written an incredibly useful, smart book for the 50+ job-seeker. Its full of terrific new career ideas tailored for older workers in a wide array of life situations, and offers very specific job-hunting advice right down to the correct font to use on a resume. Kerrys friendly, supportive voice and personal anecdotes make this book a pleasure to read." Mark Miller, Reuters retirement columnist and author of Jolt: Stories of Trauma and Transformation " Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ should be required reading for everyone turning 49 . . . 59 . . . and 69. It provides a perfect combination of up-to-the-minute resources and tried-and-true principles. I talk to hundreds of people each year about their next job, and this book is at the top of my recommended reading list." Betsy Werley, Director, Network Expansion at Encore.org "If youre feeling lost or youve given up on your job search, Kerrys new book is required reading. It will help you gain confidence in yourself, while showing you different job opportunities and how to get them so that you can bounce back." Dan Schawbel, The New York Times bestselling author of Promote Yourself and Me 2.0 and Founder of Millennial Branding Details ISBN1119363322 Year 2017 ISBN-10 1119363322 ISBN-13 9781119363323 Format Paperback Edition 2nd Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 650.14 Media Book Language English UK Release Date 2017-12-22 NZ Release Date 2017-11-06 Author Kerry E. Hannon Pages 416 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2017-12-22 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Subtitle Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy...and Pays the Bills Replaces 9781118203682 Audience General US Release Date 2017-12-22 AU Release Date 2017-10-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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