Job Search Tips for Middle Aged Workers

While many of the news outlets have moved on from reporting about a down economy, the daily struggle for good work continues. This is certainly true for unemployed baby boomers who continue to find themselves on the outside looking in.

In an effort to help boomers who are continuing their job search, we've come up with a few quick tips to keep in mind when looking for new career opportunities ...

1. Turn Failure into Success

We've all experienced the heartbreak of failure and the embarrassment of mistakes. But it's how you bounce back from those moments of frustration and disappointment that will ultimately define you.

Learn how to turn your failures into success with this great article from Susan Baroncini-Moe.

2. Start at the End and Work Backwards

Would you jump into a taxi without having a final destination in mind? In the same manner:

  • You cannot develop an executive resume without knowing what keywords and relevant content to include.
  • You cannot determine which specialty recruiters to contact without knowing your target industry and job function.
  • You cannot know which networking events to attend if you haven't figured out the key industry players.

What I am saying? Start with the job target. Read more about this strategy here: When Job Hunting: Start at the End

3. Is It Time to Find Your Dream Job?As ThirdAgers plan for retirement, many of us are looking for more than a condo on a golf course.The new generation of retirees may look forward to leaving the daily rat race, but that doesn't mean they want to stop working. Many simply want the chance to trade in their jobs -- the ones they pursued for practical purposes, like paying the mortgage and putting the kids through college -- for a job that taps into their passion.Read more in our exclusive, four-part article: Is It Time to Find Your Dream Job?Other IdeasOther ideas you may want to consider are working from home (see: 10 Great Work-at-Home Jobs) or, simply changing your mindset when you are working to keep yourself employed, motivated, and having fun.
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