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***Senior Back to Work Advice – Going back to work after retirement

Written by David Couper, The Official Guide To Career Change

Topic: Career TransitionPublished May 20, 2009
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You retired, but now you find that you don’t know what to do with yourself or you simply can’t take the financial impact that you have to endure. Many seniors go back to work for many reasons. They may feel lonely and wish to make new friends or they just can’t stand not working. The good news, however, is that there are some jobs out there for seniors to enjoy. But the trick is going through this new passage of life and being able to secure that job. This isn’t saying that you won’t be able to get the job at all. You just have to keep some things in mind to make sure you are prepared. You may have worked in the workforce for 40 or 50 years, but there is still that anxiety that comes with taking on something new. You are also in a different stage of your life. Here are some things for you to keep in mind:
  • Chances are you don’t want to return to the same stressful work environment you were in before. This means you need to know where to look for a job. Such places as department stores have plenty of jobs available for seniors. They are modest paying jobs with very little stress. You may not even have to work a full day. You can come on part time and sometimes you can work full time. Both positions are open.
  • You will have to update your resume to reflect your years of past work. Chances are you will be quite respected for the job that you have done in the past. Make sure your resume reflects what skills make you qualify for the job you are applying for.
  • And don’t be nervous at the interview. You should be rather relaxed because you are an elder individual who has put in a lot of time and you have a lot of life experience. Just be aware of some of the questions that are asked. For instance, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years” or “What makes you the best for this job?” nn
  • And be persistent in your search. There are many companies that are making concessions for retirees wishing to return to work. Don’t hesitate to call a company and ask them what they have available for a retiree because the company may not always list the job on job sites or classifieds.
  • You can also learn new skills if you need to. If you need to enroll in a vocational course or one at your local university, go for it. There are many computer jobs out there, so taking classes on computers could help you land one of those positions.
nIt is important to realize that the work world is welcoming seniors back into the workforce with open arms. This is because of the high number of baby boomers retiring is causing an issue within a lot of work places. They have these gaps and are unable to fill them with qualified workers.

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David Couper is a career coach and writer who for the last twenty years has worked in Europe, Asia, and in the USA with major organizations including the BBC, Fuji Television, Mattel, Sony, and Warner Bros. He has successfully coached individuals at all levels including CEOs of major companies wanting a new challenge, frustrated souls wanting to make their dream come true, and front-line employees laid off and desperate to get a job. David has published seven books. His works on interpersonal skills, counseling in the workplace, and management issues (published by Connaught, Gower, HRD Press, Longman, Macmillan/Pearson Publishing, Oxford University Press) have been translated into Swedish, Polish, and Danish, and published in the UK and the USA. David has a degree in Communication, a postgraduate qualification in education, is certified in a number of training technologies, and has a Masters in Psychology. He is a member of the American Society of Training and Development, Society of Human Resources Professional, Writers Guild and the British Academy of Film and Television. He has dual US/UK citizenship and speaks French and Japanese. Additional Resources covering Career Change can be found at:nnnnWebsite Directory for Career Change Articles on Career Change Products for Career Change Discussion Board David Couper, the Official Guide To Career Changen.

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