How to Find Jobs for Seniors

Senior citizens age status generally begins at 55. Becoming a senior citizen can be a double-edged sword. At age 55 you are too young to receive social security and seemingly too old by some employers' standards to enter or re-enter the workforce. It has been proven that senior workers are a valuable asset to an employer. Senior citizen productivity, reliability and attendance are higher overall. Read on to learn how to find jobs for seniors.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Assess skills for today's job market. Review various job descriptions to learn what is required for various occupations.

2. Update skills if needed. Take computer classes to learn various software and computer applications. A local community college or senior center will often offer computer and job skills classes at no cost for seniors.

3. Revamp your resume. Omit employment information, if possible, that refers to experience or equipment that is no longer relevant to your target employment categories.

4. Include any volunteer, life skills, training and experience in the skills or experience sections on a job application.

5. Know the law regarding job discrimination due to age. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission oversees The Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967 which prohibits discrimination against a person of 40 years or older.

6. Get on the web. Research organizations that offer employment referrals and training for employment. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), employment offices, job training centers and libraries often provide help for senior job-seekers.

Tips & Warnings

• Beware of employment schemes that offer employment or employment leads in exchange for money.

Resources

• Employment Search Engine for Seniors
• Employment Links for Senior Citizens
• Senior Job Information on the AARP Website
• Senior Job Board

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[brightsoul]

on 7/12/2009 we are as young as we feel. I got a job that way that we ment for college students under 25. They had to petiton the government for me to get the job, I got the job. A person loses their pension to a croup set of persons who do not care about seniors. What are they to do but get another job, they find it difficult. My husband was a skilled worker after he had his heart repaired he tried to go back to work, he was good with what he did he was a dependable worker, he could still lift heavy pipe, he could still weld.
he was a strong man. He could of still been working now at the age of 71. He was very healthy after his heart operation. He got very depressed, and he felt know one wanted him. Seniors should be able to go back to work, and make the same as they did when they left. he was my hearo. My friends in this senior building do not think of them selves as being old. If I could ...

[CBPope]

on 11/7/2008 Great information. My job offers a Mature Workers Program where seniors can work part-time hours. Many seniors take advantage of this program. For those who don't want a full-time job but want to feel like they are contributing to the household, it's perfect.