Getting the Job You Want After 50 For Dummies

Getting the Job You Want After 50 For Dummies

<p><b>Your guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that perfect job</b></p> <p>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 r©sum© to negotiating a salary and landing that job!</p> <ul> <li><b>The power of people</b> €• 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</li> <li><b>Mirror, mirror on the wall</b> €• rehab your r©sum© and cover letter, build a positive online presence, acquire social media street smarts, and market yourself on LinkedIn</li> <li><b>Hang your own shingle</b> €• 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</li> <li><b>Scope it out</b> €• discover which jobs are in demand and expected to grow, what they pay, and whether you're qualified</li> </ul>