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Boomers' Job Search Guide
Author/Editor: Saundra Marling & Jill Pfaff Waterbury
Year: 2006
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 on specific information for the over 50 worker and may be used effectively with individuals or with groups. Key sections throughout the book give specific age related information pertinent to the chapter. Success Stories related in each chapter about real people who have made successful changes after 50 are thought provoking and inspirational. There are pertinent resources listed at the end of each chapter for additional reading, information and websites.
The workbook format gives the reader an opportunity to answer questions and apply information to personal issues. There are examples of Resumes and Correspondence relevant for the older worker and lists of employers that target older workers as well as lists of traits that Mature Workers are selling.
Keywords:
Category: Career Information Resources/Curriculum/Activities
Category: Specific Populations
Category: Career Planning and Job Seeking Resources
Work Settings: Non-Profit
Work Settings: Governmental
Work Settings: Business and Industry
Work Settings: Independent/Private Practice
