Jobs For Older Workers

In a recent article by Anita Creamer from the Sacramento Bee, she wrote about a single mom and her struggle to survive the current hiring crunch. The woman was 52 years old, retired after 23 years with the California Highway Patrol and planned on staying home with her two daughters. Unfortunately the combination of a marital breakup and the recession has made it necessary to find a job to supplement her pension. She is finding it difficult, she feels, because of her age.

This is just one of many thousands of older workers who are looking for work and competing with a younger work force. The AARP stated “that even before the recession one quarter of full time workers ages 51 to 55 went through layoffs or lost jobs because an employer went out of business.”

Now older workers must learn how to compete for jobs. You now need to “tailor” your resume to a specific job or employer. Put in the experience that will benefit that particular company or position within a company. If you are being rejected with “you are over qualified” then narrow your resume. It is a good idea to use a professional resume service as part of your job hunting strategy. They are in tune with what today’s hiring managers are looking for.

Come up with some variations so you can adapt to a variety of hiring options. You have unique talents and experience that can benefit an employer.
Think of the skills you possess and how they might be transferable to a different job or industry. There are many employers out there who value older and experienced workers for all the right reasons. Older workers are more reliable, skilled and willing to work.

Senior Employment Service Employment Program (SCSEP) helps those 55 and older who need jobs find jobs. With over 77 project sites in 22 states and Puerto Rico, SCSEP has already helped over 400,000 low-income seniors across America develop the skills and confidence they need to secure a meaningful job, increase their financial security, and help their community.

By: BillG56

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To learn more, visit the AARP Foundation SCSEP resource page when you go to the Job Search Help page at Womens-Needs.com for more information and assistance. U.S. News & World Report has a list of job sites for older workers there too.