Introduction x
Chapter 1 What Skills and Qualifications Set You Apart?
1(20)
What Is Your Purpose for Working
2(1)
What Are Your Personal Assets?
3(2)
What Do Employers Want?
5(2)
Where Can You Obtain Skills?
7(2)
Get an Education
9(4)
Tips to Get the Most Out of Education
12(1)
Read Discriminately and Avidly
13(1)
Improve Your Memory
14(1)
Tips to Improve the Memory
15(1)
Gain an Edge
15(2)
What Concerns Employers?
17(3)
Summary
20(1)
Chapter 2 Resumes and Employment Letters
21(38)
The Resume
21(1)
Resumes Then and Now
22(7)
Formatting the Resume
24(1)
Digital Resumes
25(1)
Keywords
26(3)
Creating the Resume
29(21)
Contact Information
29(1)
Objective
30(1)
Qualifications Summary
30(3)
Accomplishments Versus Duties
33(2)
Skills
35(1)
Work Experience
36(5)
Education and Training
41(1)
Activities and Awards
42(1)
Prove It
42(8)
Reference Sheet
50(3)
Tips for References
50(3)
Cover Letter
53(4)
Tips for Writing a Cover Letter
54(3)
Summary
57(2)
Chapter 3 Using Technology to Find Employment
59(18)
Researching Companies Online
60(3)
Research Company Websites
63(2)
Research Employment Websites
65(4)
Career Websites for Mature Workers
69(3)
Social Media
72(3)
Join In
75(1)
Summary
76(1)
Chapter 4 Networking
77(28)
What Do You Want?
78(3)
Build Your Network
81(5)
Make It Positive
83(2)
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
85(1)
Cultivate Your Network
86(1)
Tell Them About Yourself
87(1)
Find Hidden Jobs
88(2)
Professional and Alumni Associations
90(4)
Watch Nonverbal Language
94(2)
Use Social Networking
96(1)
Attend Job Fairs
97(1)
Networking Meals
98(1)
Organize Your Contacts
99(1)
Networking Events
99(2)
Reciprocate
101(1)
Networking Sources
102(1)
Business Cards
102(2)
Summary
104(1)
Chapter 5 Attitude, Energy, and Dressing for Success
105(34)
Display a Positive Attitude
105(10)
Tips for Maintaining a Positive Attitude
108(1)
Be Flexible
108(2)
Persist
110(1)
Assess Your Attitude
111(3)
Face Job Search Problems
114(1)
Take Steps
115(5)
Self-Talk
117(3)
Be Energetic
120(7)
Manage Your Stress
122(2)
Get Organized
124(3)
Manage Your Time
127(2)
Time Management Tips
128(1)
Dress the Part
129(9)
Shoes and Accessories
133(1)
Hair and Makeup
134(3)
Casual Business Attire
137(1)
Summary
138(1)
Chapter 6 Mistakes Job Seekers Over 50 Make
139(26)
Failing to Get Along with Other Generations
140(6)
Getting to Know Different Generations in the Workplace
141(2)
Training and Learning Among Generations
143(1)
Interacting in a Multi-Generational Workplace
144(2)
Unwillingness to Change
146(3)
Unwillingness to Be Innovative
149(1)
Overqualified
150(1)
Not Embracing Technology
151(1)
Lack of Confidence and Low Self-Esteem
152(3)
Being Unprepared for the Interview
155(4)
Common Interview Questions
156(2)
Interview Tips for 50 and Older Job Seekers
158(1)
Too High Salary Expectations
159(1)
Errors on Employment Documents
160(2)
Lack of Enthusiasm
162(1)
Unable to Work with Diverse Groups
162(1)
Unable to Make a Connection Between Your Background and What the Employer Needs
163(1)
Summary
163(2)
Chapter 7 Who's Hiring?
165(20)
Research Job Growth
167(1)
Managing and Directing
168(1)
Career Coaching
168(1)
Consulting
169(1)
Entrepreneurship
170(3)
Adjunct or Full-Time Teacher or Tutor
173(1)
Non-Profit Organizations
174(1)
Small Businesses
175(1)
Government
176(1)
Health Care
177(1)
Customer Service
178(1)
Retail
178(1)
Financial
179(1)
Social Services
179(1)
Recreation and Hospitality
180(1)
Conventions
181(1)
Freelance Writing
181(1)
Party, Event, and Wedding Planning
182(1)
Miscellaneous Jobs
182(2)
Summary
184(1)
Chapter 8 Create a Success Plan
185(34)
Set Job Search Goals
188(8)
Create an Action Plan
196(5)
Take the Time
201(2)
Write a Resume
203(1)
Line Up References
204(1)
Put Together a Portfolio
205(1)
Track Your Research
206(3)
Increase Your Success at Achieving Goals
209(1)
Visualize Success
210(1)
Get the Most Out of Your Job Search
210(7)
Summary
217(2)
Index 219