' ... a great resource ... full of savvy, smart career and job-search tips based on a real understanding of what employers are looking for'

John Lees, author of How to Get a Job You Love

The complete guide to finding work for anyone aged 50 and over. Whatever your circumstances – from a change of career, a move to self-employment, a need to earn a decent income, or wishing to decrease your hours to free up time for other pursuits, this invaluable book helps readers to define their individual work needs and learn the modern techniques for successful job hunting. Helping readers to refocus and build confidence in the job market, the contents include getting in the right mind set, establishing clear goals, social media, networking, CV writing, interviews, stereotypes and how to deal with them, and self-employment.
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Helping you define your work needs and secure the job you want, Find Work at 50+ guides you through all the modern job-hunting techniques and teaches you how to play to your strengths as an older worker. Topics include 21st-century CVs, using social media, dealing with stereotypes and staying motivated.
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List of activities About the author Acknowledgements Foreword by John Lees Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Mindset Chapter 3 What am I going to do? Chapter 4 Why should I get the job? Chapter 5 Processes and systems Chapter 6 I’m 65+ Chapter 7 Connecting with others Chapter 8 21st-century CVs Chapter 9 LinkedIn and social media Chapter 10 Promoting yourself and being found Chapter 11 Taking a direct approach Chapter 12 Traditional job search Chapter 13 Alternatives to a permanent full-time job Chapter 14 Interviews at 50+ Chapter 15 Staying motivated Chapter 16 How to stay employable Appendix 1 Some employers who welcome older applicants Appendix 2 Useful links
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At 50+ how do you find the perfect role and present yourself as the best candidate for the job? For success in the ever competitive job market and changing world of work, it is vital that you learn how to refocus and follow a 21st-century job search. You're Hired! Find Work at 50+ will help you define your work needs and secure the job you want. Guiding you through all the modern job-hunting techniques and teaching you how play to your strengths as an older worker, you’ll find out how to: determine your work goals and develop a job search strategy tailor your CV and create an effective online presence prepare well for interview deal with stereotypes and remain employable. Whether you are returning to work after a break, have recently been made redundant, or are looking for a career change or an alternative to full-time work, this upbeat book is packed full of case studies, activities and tips to help you turn your age into an asset and find new, fulfilling opportunities.
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The complete guide to finding work over 50

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781844556199
Publisert
2016-03-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Trotman Publishing
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Dybde
13 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter

Biographical note

Denise Taylor is an award-winning careers coach and chartered psychologist. She writes articles for national papers and magazines including the Metro, Woman’s Weekly and Men’s Fitness. She has been a guest on 17 different radio shows discussing careers topics and is a regular speaker on the Phil Williams show BBC Radio 5 Live. She has also been the featured career coach on Tonight with Trevor McDonald.