Finding and Landing a New Job for the 50+ Jobseeker

by Gabrielle Lichterman for Woman’s World

Retirement is a well-earned point in life, but for some people, ceasing work entirely is not the ideal path. Whether you crave more structure in your daily life, want to keep busy with things you’re passionate about, are looking for some extra income or all of the above, you’re not alone in wanting a job after you’d already technically hung up your hat.

“These days it’s very common for people to come out of retirement to work again,” observes Maura Porcelli, Senior Director of the Senior Community Service Employment Program at the National Council on Aging.

Fortunately, companies know that your many years of experience and unparalleled work ethic mean you have lots to offer. It’s why a new Transamerica Institute study shows that a whopping 71 percent of businesses employ folks 65 and over, making the list of potential employers much more fruitful than you might have thought!

Since it’s been a minute since your last job search, you probably want to update your job-hunting skills to get hired faster after a career break. And with Porcelli’s tips, it’s easy!

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