A certified career counselor provides practical tips and strategies to help midlife career changers identify the best career-change options, update their resumes, interview with confidence, and successfully find jobs.
As the definition of work and retirement continues to evolve, those at midlife have more opportunity than ever to design the jobs they have always wanted. Second Chance: How Career Changers Can Find a Great Job shows how it's done. Starting with an overview of midlife, retirement trends, and the benefits of older employees, the book details both the issues involved in making a career change and the career options available to career changers.
Expert career counselor Mary E. Ghilani helps readers analyze why they want to change their career, develop a change plan, and explore the best career options for their particular circumstances. Readers will discover how to find a new job using the latest technology, how to effectively market oneself to potential employers, how to upgrade a resume, and how to improve interviewing skills. Self-reflective exercises; tips on finding a job in a tight economy; and helpful career, educational, and employment resources round out this comprehensive guide.
- 196 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. Midlife and Retirement Redefined
- 2. So You Want to Change Your Career
- 3. Find the Right Job Fit
- 4. Tell Me About Yourself
- 5. The Benefits of Your Age and Experience
- 6. Understand Who You Are
- 7. Career Change Options
- 8. Careers to Consider
- 9. Make a Plan Before You Quit Your Job
- 10. Go Back to School
- 11. Update Your Resume and Cover Letter
- 12. Are You Ready to Begin Your Career Change?
- 13. Where to Find Job Openings
- 14. How to Utilize the Latest Technology
- 15. Decode Job Descriptions
- 16. How to Create and Use a Portfolio
- 17. Prepare for the Interview
- 18. Interview with Confidence
- 19. What Employers Really Want
- 20. The Subject of Salary
- 21. After the Interview
- 22. How to Find a Job in a Tight Economy
- 23. The Next Phase of Your Life
- Appendix: Resume Examples for Career Changers
- Notes
- Index
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