The how-to guide to finding profitable, fulfilling work after50 Aimed at workers aged 50+ looking for a new job--whetherthey have been laid off or taken early retirement, needsupplemental income, or want to pursue an encorecareer--Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ is the definitiveguide to finding lasting financial security and personal andprofessional fulfillment. Opportunities abound--the trick isknowing where to look and what to expect. Whether readers areinterested in trying jobs they've long dreamed of doing, or justwant something with flexible hours that brings in a little extraincome, this book covers all the options. As Americans live longer and healthier lives, the desire to worklonger--for the income, the mental engagement, or the chanceto give back--has grown. But there is little guidance for the50+ crowd looking for work and few role models who've blazed apath. In Great Jobs for Everyone 50+, author and personalfinance, retirement, and career transitions expert Kerry Hannonshows the way, with compelling stories from people who've beenthere. Presenting the nitty-gritty details of available jobopportunities, wages to expect, typical hours, and thequalifications and savvy needed to get hired, the book is loadedwith practical advice on how to prepare both professionally andfinancially 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 forretirement * Understands that different workers want different things fromtheir jobs and shows how to cast a wide net to find an opportunitythat fits * Provides incredible insights into working after 50 from KerryHannon, a nationally renowned expert in personal finance,retirement, and career transitions Motivational, inspirational, and thoroughly practical, GreatJobs for Everyone 50+ explains how to find part-time,temporary, work-at-home, or seasonal employment in profitable,rewarding jobs.
Autorentext
KERRY HANNON is a nationally recognized authority on career transitions and retirement as well as a frequent TV and radio commentator. A prolific author, she has spent more than two decades covering all aspects of business and personal finance for the nation's leading media companies, including Forbes, Money, U.S. News & World Report, and USA Today.
Klappentext
Find Profitable, Fulfilling Work After 50
"Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy . . . and Pays the Bills 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 Hannon's Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ is the place to start."
Jane Pauley, host of Your Life Calling on NBC's Today show
"Curiously, there aren't many good books targeted at this crowd, but a strong one has just been published, written by the award-winning journalist Kerry Hannon. It's called AARP Great Jobs for Everyone 50+."
Time Magazine
"In this invaluable book, Kerry Hannonour most gifted guide to making the most of work in the second half of lifeshows 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. It's full of terrific new career ideas tailored for older workers in a wide array of life situations, and offers very specific job-hunting adviceright down to the correct font to use on a resume. Kerry's friendly, supportive voice and personal anecdotes make this book a pleasure to read."
Mark Miller, Reuters retirement columnist and author of The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security
"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 #1 on my recommended reading list."
Betsy Werley, Executive Director of The Transition Network
Zusammenfassung
The how-to guide to finding profitable, fulfilling work after 50
Aimed at workers aged 50+ looking for a new jobwhether they have been laid off or taken early retirement, need supplemental income, or want to pursue an encore careerGreat Jobs for Everyone 50+ is the definitive guide to finding lasting financial security and personal and professional fulfillment. Opportunities aboundthe 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 longerfor the income, the mental engagement, or the chance to give backhas 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.
Inhalt
Introduction xi
Part I Great Jobs
Chapter 1 Great Part-Time Jobs 3
Chapter 2 Great Seasonal Jobs 21
Chapter 3 Great Holiday Jobs 35
Chapter 4 Great Snowbird Jobs 49
Chapter 5 Great Work-at-Home Jobs 61
Chapter 6 Great Jobs for Retired Teachers 81
Chapter 7 Great Nonprofit Jobs 91
Chapter 8 Great Health Care Jobs 99
Chapter 9 Great Night Jobs 111
Chapter 10 Great Jobs to Ride the Age Wave 119
Part II The Great Jobs Workshop
Chapter 11 How to Plan for a Second Career 133
Chapter 12 Strategies for 50+ Job Hunters 145
Chapter 13 Tips for a Great Resume 161
Chapter 14 Job Hunting and Social Media 165
Chapter 15 Great Job Interview Tips 173
Chapter 16 Why Part-Time or Contract Work is Worth It 181
Chapter 17 How to Prepare for Nonprofit Work 187
Chapter 18 Volunteer Your Way to a Job 195
Chapter 19 Be Your Own Boss 203
Chapter 20 How to Find a Mentor 219
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