Getting the Job You Want After 50 for Dummies - Paperback

Getting the Job You Want After 50 for Dummies - Paperback

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by Kerry E. Hannon (Author)

Your guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that perfect job

Whether you're searching for a new job by choice or necessity, consider this book your life raft. You'll find all the resources you need to job-hunt--from building an online presence and revitalizing your résumé to negotiating a salary and landing that job!

  • The power of people -- harness the power of the people you know -- friends and family, former colleagues, social media contacts, and more -- to network your way to your next job
  • Mirror, mirror on the wall -- rehab your résumé and cover letter, build a positive online presence, acquire social media street smarts, and market yourself on LinkedIn
  • Hang your own shingle -- join the growing ranks of the self-employed with advice on launching your own business, working as a freelancer, turning a hobby into a profit, and cashing in on your natural gifts
  • Scope it out -- discover which jobs are in demand and expected to grow, what they pay, and whether you're qualified

Back Jacket

Learn to:

  • Showcase the value you have to offer a potential employer
  • Perfect your résumé and interview skills
  • Negotiate for what you want
  • Snag your dream job in the age of social media
  • Launch a whole new career or business

Your guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that perfect job

Whether you're searching for a new job by choice or necessity, consider this book your life raft. You'll find all the resources you need to job-hunt--from building an online presence and revitalizing your résumé to negotiating a salary and landing that job!

  • The power of people -- harness the power of the people you know -- friends and family, former colleagues, social media contacts, and more -- to network your way to your next job
  • Mirror, mirror on the wall -- rehab your résumé and cover letter, build a positive online presence, acquire social media street smarts, and market yourself on LinkedIn
  • Hang your own shingle -- join the growing ranks of the self-employed with advice on launching your own business, working as a freelancer, turning a hobby into a profit, and cashing in on your natural gifts
  • Scope it out -- discover which jobs are in demand and expected to grow, what they pay, and whether you're qualified

Open the book and find:

  • Ways to identify and market your most valuable skills
  • How to use Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and Twitter in your job search
  • How to clear the application hurdle
  • Tips for prepping for an interview
  • The top jobs for 50+ workers
  • Ten steps for career changers

Author Biography

Kerry Hannon (kerryhannon.com) is a nationally recognized authority on career transitions and retirement, a frequent TV and radio commentator, and author of numerous books, including Love Your Job (Wiley/AARP), What's Next? (Berkley Trade/AARP), and Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ (Wiley/AARP). Hannon is AARP's Jobs Expert and a regular contributor to The New York Times, Forbes, and Money magazine.

Number of Pages: 368
Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.2 x 7.3 IN
Publication Date: August 31, 2015
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by Kerry E. Hannon (Author)

Your guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that perfect job

Whether you're searching for a new job by choice or necessity, consider this book your life raft. You'll find all the resources you need to job-hunt--from building an online presence and revitalizing your résumé to negotiating a salary and landing that job!

  • The power of people -- harness the power of the people you know -- friends and family, former colleagues, social media contacts, and more -- to network your way to your next job
  • Mirror, mirror on the wall -- rehab your résumé and cover letter, build a positive online presence, acquire social media street smarts, and market yourself on LinkedIn
  • Hang your own shingle -- join the growing ranks of the self-employed with advice on launching your own business, working as a freelancer, turning a hobby into a profit, and cashing in on your natural gifts
  • Scope it out -- discover which jobs are in demand and expected to grow, what they pay, and whether you're qualified

Back Jacket

Learn to:

  • Showcase the value you have to offer a potential employer
  • Perfect your résumé and interview skills
  • Negotiate for what you want
  • Snag your dream job in the age of social media
  • Launch a whole new career or business

Your guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that perfect job

Whether you're searching for a new job by choice or necessity, consider this book your life raft. You'll find all the resources you need to job-hunt--from building an online presence and revitalizing your résumé to negotiating a salary and landing that job!

  • The power of people -- harness the power of the people you know -- friends and family, former colleagues, social media contacts, and more -- to network your way to your next job
  • Mirror, mirror on the wall -- rehab your résumé and cover letter, build a positive online presence, acquire social media street smarts, and market yourself on LinkedIn
  • Hang your own shingle -- join the growing ranks of the self-employed with advice on launching your own business, working as a freelancer, turning a hobby into a profit, and cashing in on your natural gifts
  • Scope it out -- discover which jobs are in demand and expected to grow, what they pay, and whether you're qualified

Open the book and find:

  • Ways to identify and market your most valuable skills
  • How to use Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and Twitter in your job search
  • How to clear the application hurdle
  • Tips for prepping for an interview
  • The top jobs for 50+ workers
  • Ten steps for career changers

Author Biography

Kerry Hannon (kerryhannon.com) is a nationally recognized authority on career transitions and retirement, a frequent TV and radio commentator, and author of numerous books, including Love Your Job (Wiley/AARP), What's Next? (Berkley Trade/AARP), and Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ (Wiley/AARP). Hannon is AARP's Jobs Expert and a regular contributor to The New York Times, Forbes, and Money magazine.

Number of Pages: 368
Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.2 x 7.3 IN
Publication Date: August 31, 2015

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