Posted By: Art Koff In: Post Retirement What must you do to get a job?
Where are the jobs?
List of jobs appropriate for older Americans and retirees.
What must you do to get a job?
Consider this: How many other workers can do what you do?
Where are the jobs? What jobs are appropriate for older Americans?
Many of these jobs require skills you must acquire.
Sure there are all kinds of opportunities for pharmacists, nurses, chemists and researchers, but at this stage of your life these may not be legitimate alternatives.
Below is a list of jobs that are appropriate for older workers: The area where the greatest need and thus the greatest opportunity is HEALTH CARE - Medical record keepers - Social service workers - Care givers - Dental assistants - Medical assistants and laboratory technicians - Ophthalmic laboratory technicians - Ophthalmic medical assistants - Occupational therapy assistants - Physician assistants - Pediatric assistants - Physical therapy assistants - Emergency medical technicians
OTHER/JOBS - Veterinary assistants & handlers - Executives & managers (project assignments) - Consultants - Accountants - Call center, help desk & customer service - Inside sales/telemarketing - Bookkeepers - School bus drivers - Guards/security - Corrections workers - Cashiers - Hotel/hospitality jobs like front desk & concierge - Fast food and restaurant help (short order cooks, bartenders)
So you should consider retraining for many of these jobs. Going back to school can be a challenge for older Americans and can be a great experience for others, but in many cases it is a necessary step to differentiate yourself from the tens of thousands of other older workers and retirees that all have the same skills and experience that you have.
Check out the "Continue your education" area on the front page of this site.
You can also search for a job or post your resume; or set an "alert" so the system will notify you if a job is posted that matches your interest, experience and geographic preferences.
Comments
Posted by: Ken Davis
It would be so helpful to know how the author found this information.
Posted by: Shirley Webb
There is a wealth of information on this website for older americans who has retired seeking other source of employment as well as those thinking of retiring but do not want to just sit at home. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Yvonne Pricre
Excellent advice. However, I've found that there is a requirement for a "job title" which has always been an issue looking for jobs. If the titles don't match exactly, you lose a chance at a match between you and the employer. When I was doing the hiring at a major computer vendor, I always looked for skills-match rather than title. It appears there is still a dearth of anyone in a hiring/recruiting position with that capabilty.
Posted by: Richard
Articles like this are of great help to people in the position I find myself in. I was downsized out of a job despite being in the top 5% of performers. Its the same old story, but finding a job turning 60 is frustrating. I have expereince being a recruiter and know my credentials on a 35 or 40 year old would be awesome but one look at my expereince and graduation dates and 20ish / 30ish HR people can't comprehend the value they are looking at so the brand me as to old, or not "career" potential. We need to focus on aging workforce in this country for no other reason than we have the money and we-re not going to spend it where we are not valued.
Posted by: sondra caney-smith On: 10/15/2009 3:02:02 PM
I just located this site and plan to share with all my friends. I live in a housing complex for seniors over 55...
Posted by: Helen Lindberg On: 10/15/2009 4:35:47 PM
your information is invaluable to me as I have been unemployed for over 4 months now and have only had one interview so far. I have taken part time work to stay out there with working people. Keep us all posted as you have more information/hope to offer us all.
