Boomers' Job Search Guide

What makes this book different?

 

Boomers' Job Search Guide is an easy to follow guide for mature workers in a job search.  The book covers the 10 primary aspects of job search focused on specific information for the over 50 worker.  The following is a brief description of the book's chapters.

  • Assessments - Assessing your skills, accomplishments, and personality.
  • Decision Making - Take time to weigh your options and consider the alternatives.
  • Setting Your Plan - A marketing plan is necessary for a focused search.
  • Resume - A well-written resume will illustrate recent experience and accomplishments.
  • Image - Personal presentation is a big consideration.
  • Targeting Your Markets - A discussion of where to locate the markets and how to open them.
  • Networking and Informational Meetings - The most important part of your job search is networking
  • Interviewing - Basics for a successful interview.
  • Negotiating - Negotiating the best Win/Win situation for both worker and company.
  • Communication - Well-written and good verbal communication is a must.
  • What makes this book different?

    Mature Workers Key sections throughout the book that give specific age related information pertinent to each chapter.

    Success stories related in each chapter about real people who have made successful changes after 50.

    Pertinent resources at the end of each chapter for additional reading, information and websites.

    A workbook format that gives the reader an opportunity to answer questions and apply information to personal issues.

    Examples of Resumes and Letters

    Inspirational Quotes

    Lists of employers that target older workers and a list of traits that Mature Workers are selling.

     

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Dallas Morning News Interview

 

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"I would highly recommend this book to anyone over 50 or older looking for a second career or just 'retooling'." - Kenneth Bateman, EdD, Professor and Counselor
  
"This book highlights and values a very important resource - experienced and proven performers!  it provides definitive and beneficial tools." - Helen Curtis, Retired Human Resource Professional
     
"Very practical advice that can give the reader an advantage over the competition." - Richard Knowdell, Exective Director, Career Planning and Adult Development Network
     
"For the mature job seeker - they can't go wrong using this workbook for every step of the process." - Lynn Millner, Career Administrator

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