JOB HUNTING AFTER 50 Carol A Silvis Course Technology PTR A part of Cengage Learning Australia, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States Job Hunting After 50 Carol A Silvis Publisher and General Manager, Course Technology PTR: Stacy L Hiquet Associate Director of Marketing: Sarah Panella Manager of Editorial Services: Heather Talbot Marketing Manager: Mark Hughes Senior Acquisitions Editor: Mitzi Koontz Project Editor: Jenny Davidson © 2012 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced, transmitted, stored, or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, scanning, digitizing, taping, Web distribution, information networks, or information storage and retrieval systems, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the publisher For product information and technology assistance, contact us at Cengage Learning Customer & Sales Support, 1-800-354-9706 For permission to use material from this text or product, submit all requests online at cengage.com/permissions Further permissions questions can be e-mailed to permissionrequest@cengage.com All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copy Editor: Sandy Doell All images © Cengage Learning unless otherwise noted Interior Layout Tech: Bill Hartman Library of Congress Control Number: 2010942046 Cover Designer: Mike Tanamachi ISBN-10: 1-4354-5909-1 Indexer: Valerie Haynes Perry Proofreader: Sandi Wilson ISBN-13: 978-1-4354-5909-0 eISBN-10: 1-4354-5833-8 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston, MA 02210 USA Cengage Learning is a leading provider of customized learning solutions with office locations around the globe, including Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, and Japan Locate your local office at: international.cengage.com/region Cengage Learning products are represented in Canada by Nelson Education, Ltd For your lifelong learning solutions, visit courseptr.com Visit our corporate Web site at cengage.com Printed in the United States of America 12 11 This book is dedicated to my biggest supporters— Ryan, Niki, and Mikaila Acknowledgments A special thanks to Mitzi Koontz, Senior Acquisitions Editor, for believing in and supporting this project; to Jenny Davidson, Project Editor, for her expertise and guidance; and to Sandy Doell, Copyeditor, for her insight and assistance Working with such a fine team of professionals made completing this project enjoyable Thanks also to the many others who had a part in producing this book I would like to acknowledge my supportive family, both immediate and extended, and the many friends who have encouraged me throughout my writing career A special thanks to Sandra Hahn for always believing in me About the Author Carol Silvis is the author of 101 Ways to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work (Cengage, 2009) and college textbooks 100% Externship Success (Cengage, 2009) and General Office Procedures (Cengage, 2001) She has had a dozen creative non-fiction stories and inspirational pieces published in national magazines Ms Silvis was video interviewed in June 2009 by Tory Johnson for ABCNews.com and appeared twice on Cornerstone TV half-hour talk shows She has also been interviewed for cable TV, radio, and newspapers Carol has a master’s degree in Adult Education and is an associate director and department chair at Newport Business Institute In addition, she gives workshops and seminars for schools, businesses, and professional organizations on a variety of topics Ms Silvis is president of Pennwriters, Inc., a 440-member writing group, won the 2008 Meritorious Service Award, was past VP and Authors’ Advocate, and was the 2005 and 2007 Conference Coordinator Visit her website www.carolsilvis.com and blog www.carolsilvis.blogspot.com Follow her on twitter @carolsilvis Contents Introduction x Chapter What Skills and Qualifications Set You Apart? What Is Your Purpose for Working What Are Your Personal Assets? What Do Employers Want? Where Can You Obtain Skills? Get an Education Tips to Get the Most Out of Education 12 Read Discriminately and Avidly 13 Improve Your Memory 14 Tips to Improve the Memory 15 Gain an Edge 15 What Concerns Employers? 17 Summary 20 Chapter Resumes and Employment Letters 21 The Resume 21 Resumes Then and Now 22 Formatting the Resume 24 Digital Resumes 25 Keywords 26 Creating the Resume 29 Contact Information 29 Objective 30 Qualifications Summary 30 Accomplishments Versus Duties 33 vi Job Hunting After 50 Skills 35 Work Experience 36 Education and Training 41 Activities and Awards 42 Prove It 42 Reference Sheet 50 Tips for References 50 Cover Letter 53 Tips for Writing a Cover Letter 54 Summary 57 Chapter Using Technology to Find Employment 59 Researching Companies Online 60 Research Company Websites 63 Research Employment Websites 65 Career Websites for Mature Workers 69 Social Media 72 Join In 75 Summary 76 Chapter Networking 77 What Do You Want? 78 Build Your Network 81 Make It Positive 83 Step Out of Your Comfort Zone 85 Cultivate Your Network 86 Tell Them About Yourself 87 Find Hidden Jobs 88 Professional and Alumni Associations 90 Watch Nonverbal Language 94 Use Social Networking 96 Attend Job Fairs 97 Networking Meals 98 Organize Your Contacts 99 Contents vii Networking Events 99 Reciprocate 101 Networking Sources 102 Business Cards 102 Summary 104 Chapter Attitude, Energy, and Dressing for Success 105 Display a Positive Attitude 105 Tips for Maintaining a Positive Attitude 108 Be Flexible 108 Persist 110 Assess Your Attitude 111 Face Job Search Problems 114 Take Steps 115 Self-Talk 117 Be Energetic 120 Manage Your Stress 122 Get Organized 124 Manage Your Time 127 Time Management Tips 128 Dress the Part 129 Shoes and Accessories 133 Hair and Makeup 134 Casual Business Attire 137 Summary 138 Chapter Mistakes Job Seekers Over 50 Make 139 Failing to Get Along with Other Generations 140 Getting to Know Different Generations in the Workplace 141 Training and Learning Among Generations 143 Interacting in a Multi-Generational Workplace 144 Unwillingness to Change 146 Unwillingness to Be Innovative 149 Overqualified 150 Not Embracing Technology 151 viii Job Hunting After 50 Lack of Confidence and Low Self-Esteem 152 Being Unprepared for the Interview 155 Common Interview Questions 156 Interview Tips for 50 and Older Job Seekers 158 Too High Salary Expectations 159 Errors on Employment Documents 160 Lack of Enthusiasm 162 Unable to Work with Diverse Groups 162 Unable to Make a Connection Between Your Background and What the Employer Needs 163 Summary 163 Chapter Who’s Hiring? 165 Research Job Growth 167 Managing and Directing 168 Career Coaching 168 Consulting 169 Entrepreneurship 170 Adjunct or Full-Time Teacher or Tutor 173 Non-Profit Organizations 174 Small Businesses 175 Government 176 Health Care 177 Customer Service 178 Retail 178 Financial 179 Social Services 179 Recreation and Hospitality 180 Conventions 181 Freelance Writing 181 Party, Event, and Wedding Planning 182 Miscellaneous Jobs 182 Summary 184 Contents ix Chapter Create a Success Plan 185 Set Job Search Goals 188 Create an Action Plan 196 Take the Time 201 Write a Resume 203 Line Up References 204 Put Together a Portfolio 205 Track Your Research 206 Increase Your Success at Achieving Goals 209 Visualize Success 210 Get the Most Out of Your Job Search 210 Summary 217 Index 219 214 Job Hunting After 50 Where I Sent Resumes Company Name Address Telephone Number Date Resume Application Sent/Interview Response Chapter ■ Create a Success Plan 215 Record of Interviews Company Name Address Telephone Number Date of Interview Results Follow-up 216 Job Hunting After 50 How Do I Spend My Time? Time 6:00-7:00 a.m 7:00-8:00 a.m 8:00-9:00 a.m 9:00-10:00 a.m 10:00-11:00 a.m 11:00-12:00 noon 12:00-1:00 p.m 1:00-2:00 p.m 2:00-3:00 p.m 3:00-4:00 p.m 4:00-5:00 p.m 5:00-6:00 p.m 6:00-7:00 p.m 7:00-8:00 p.m 8:00-9:00 p.m 9:00-10:00 p.m 10:00-11:00 p.m 11:00-12:00 p.m What did I do? Was it productive? Chapter ■ Create a Success Plan 217 Summary If you are 50 or older and want to find a job, realize the challenges ahead of you and meet them Set goals and create a plan of the steps you can take to achieve your goals Commit 100 percent to doing whatever it takes to succeed Organize your job search by documenting your goals and what you did to reach them, for instance, sending resumes, setting up interviews, and interviewing Track your progress to determine where you need to adjust what you are doing and where you have been successful Keep yourself motivated and committed Enlist help from your support system when your enthusiasm lags This page intentionally left blank Index 50plus.com (Canada) website, 71 A AARP Magazine, 166 AARP website, 69–71 abilities, discussing in interviews, 158 See also skills and abilities about.com website, 61 accomplishments emphasizing, 205 reviewing, 115 action, taking, 115–117 action plan creating, 196–201 for writing resume, 199–200 Action Plan for Goals form, 211–212 Action Plan for Writing a Resume form, 200 adjunct faculty positions, considering, 173 The Administration on Aging website, 71 affirmations, practicing, 119 aftershave, choosing for interviews, 136 age, adopting positive attitude toward, 118 age groups Boomers, 142–145, 148 getting along with, 140–141, 144–145 getting to know, 141–143 learning among, 143–144 traditionalists, 141 training among, 143–144 Xers, 142–145, 148–149 Y or Millennials, 142–145, 148–149 alumni associations, joining, 90–93 anger, dealing with, 114 animals, considering jobs related to, 182 anxiety, eliminating, 14 applications filling out, 161 waiting for responses to, 116 assets See personal assets associations, joining, 90–93 attire being aware of, 129–132 casual business, 137–138 choosing for interviews, 129–132 purchasing for workplace, 138 See also business attire; interview attire attitude assessing, 111–113, 118 flexibility, 109 improving, 114, 117 negative versus positive, 105–107 persistence, 110–111 See also positive attitude B bed and breakfast, considering working at, 180 belts, choosing for interviews, 132–133 biospace.com website, 68 biz.com website, 132 blouses, choosing for interviews, 131–132 body language, being aware of, 94–96 Boomers age group, 142–145, 148 The Bureau of Labor Statistics, 117 219 220 Job Hunting After 50 business considering starting, 62, 114 failure of, 171 See also entrepreneurship; small business business attire, casual, 137–138 See also attire; interview attire business cards accepting, 104 choosing, 102, 104 organizing, 99 storing, 104 business networks, using, 73–74 C calendar scheduling activities on, 124–125 using for time management, 202 career advice, obtaining, 62 career coaches, working with, 168 career newsletter, receiving, 61 career tests, taking online, 11 career websites, 62–63, 69–71 careerbuilder.com website, 65 careergear.org website, 130 careeronestop.org website, 68 cars, considering work related to, 183 change, resistance to, 146–148 Civil Service Test, taking, 177 classes, taking, 7–8 clothes being aware of, 129–132 casual business, 137–138 choosing for interviews, 129–132 purchasing for workplace, 138 See also business attire; interview attire clubs, joining, 90–93 coaches, working with, 168 college degrees, obtaining, cologne, choosing for interviews, 136 colors, considering in business attire, 137 comfort zone, moving out of, 85, 115 communication, verbal versus nonverbal, 94–96 companies benefits of researching, 72 researching, 6, 60–63 tracking research of, 206–208 See also organizations Companies Researched form, 206, 213 company websites, researching, 63–65 See also websites computers, considering work related to, 184 conference industry, considering working in, 181 confidence, improving, 152–154 consulting, considering, 169–170 continuing education, obtaining, 92 See also education convention centers, considering working for, 181 courses, taking, 7–8 cover letters creating, 161 samples, 55–56 using keywords in, 53 writing, 53–54 See also resumes coworkers See diverse groups; generations crafts, considering work related to, 183 creativity, developing, 16 customer service jobs, considering, 178 D deadlines, setting, 127, 189 degrees, obtaining, depression, dealing with, 111 difficulties, facing positively, 106 directors, opportunities for, 168 directory.googlecom website, 67 distractions, eliminating, 127 diverse groups, working with, 162 dressforsuccess.com website, 130 dressing for interviews, 129–132, 135 See also attire Index E education including on resumes, 41 matching to jobs, 150 obtaining, 9–12 See also continuing education elementary schools, considering working in, 173 email, developing skills with, 151–152 employees See diverse groups; generations employers considering concerns of, 17–18 considering requirements of, 5–7, 163 objectives of, 88 referrals offered by, 89 researching, 5–7, 61–62 employment basing on interests, 182–183 being best candidate for, 163 considering types of, 182 determining purpose of, finding hidden, 88–90 matching to experience, 147–148 perceived scarcity of, 110 receiving rejections from interviews, 106–107 researching noncorporate, 68 sharing advice about, 72 See also government jobs employment documents, avoiding errors on, 160–161 Employment Network for Retired Government Experts website, 71 employment projections, getting information about, 165 employment websites, researching, 26, 62, 65–68 employmentdigest.net, website, 71 employmentguide.com website, 67 employmentspot.com website, 68 energy level being aware of, 120 maintaining, 121 enthusiasm, importance of, 162 221 entrepreneurship, considering, 114, 170–172 See also business; small business environment, considering work related to, 184 eons.com newsgroup, 72 event planning jobs, considering, 182 execunet.com website, 71 experience emphasizing in interviews, 151 linking to skills, 156 matching to employer’s needs, 163 matching to jobs, 150 See also work experience experienceworks.org website, 70–71 F fabover50.com website, 132 fabulousafter40.com website, 132 Facebook social networking site, 74–75 faculty positions, considering, 173 fashion color wheels, consulting, 137 fashion styles, researching, 132 fedshirevets.gov website, 66 finance positions, considering, 179 flexibility adopting, 156–157 importance of, 108–109 increasing, 109 flowers, considering work related to, 183 foreverfashion.com, shopping for clothing on, 138 forgetfulness, overcoming, 14–15 fortyplus.org website, 71 G gardening, considering work related to, 183 generations Boomers, 142–145, 148 getting along with, 140–141, 144–145 getting to know, 141–143 learning among, 143–144 222 Job Hunting After 50 traditionalists, 141 training among, 143–144 Xers, 142–145, 148–149 Y or Millennials, 142–145, 148–149 Goal Sheet form, 210 goals and action steps, 197–198 being practical about, 189 being specific about, 190 benefits of, 188 committing to, 209 creating to-do lists for, 201 determining benefits of, 189 evaluating, 195–196 facing setbacks to, 209 focusing on, 209 increasing achievement of, 209 main versus secondary, 192–193, 195, 198, 211 measuring, 189–190 overcoming obstacles to, 193 reaching, 195 reviewing daily, 193 samples of, 191 secondary, 189, 192–193 setting, 192 setting deadlines for, 189 setting for job searches, 188–189 tips for, 194 tracking progress of, 200 See also procrastination golf, considering work related to, 182 Google directory.googlecom website, 67 Google search, 63 govbenefits.gov website, 66 government jobs considering, 176–177 searching for, 67 See also jobs government programs, researching, 66 greatestlook.com website, 137 H hairstyle, choosing for interviews, 134 handbags, choosing for interviews, 133 Handbook See Occupational Outlook Handbook hardships, dealing with, 114–115 health, enhancing, 121 health care industry considering working in, 177 training for jobs in, 178 website, 68 hhs.gov website, 66 hidden jobs, finding, 88–90 high schools, considering working in, 173 higheredjobs.com website, 67 hobbies, considering work related to, 183 hoovers.com website, 62 hosiery, choosing for interviews, 133 hospitality jobs, considering, 180 hoteljobs.com website, 68 How Do I Spend My Time? form, 202, 216 I indeed.com website, 71 industries, researching growth of, industry research, tracking, 206–208 industry trends, researching, 62 innovativeness, resistance to, 149 Internet considering work related to, 184 searching for jobs on, 60–63 Internet training, obtaining, internet4classrooms.com website, 72 interview attire for men, 135 for women, 135 See also attire; business attire interview questions, examples of, 156–157 interview tips, 158–159 Index interviews being invited to, 158 creating portfolio for, 158–159 dressing for, 128–132 preparing for, 155–156 projecting professional image in, 128–132 setting mood for, 120–121 showcasing strengths in, 150 tracking, 215 tracking information about, 208 J jewelry, choosing for interviews, 133 job board, accessing, 62–63 job counseling, obtaining, job descriptions, vagueness of, 148 job fairs, attending, 97 job growth projecting, researching, 167 job listings checking online, 61–62 in Occupational Outlook Handbook, 165 Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals (JOLI), 66 job searches conducting, 146 facing problems related to, 114–115 maximizing, 210 scheduling, 124 success of, 106 taking action, 115–117 taking time for, 201–203 website, 71 jobs basing on interests, 182–183 being best candidate for, 163 considering types of, 182 determining purpose of, finding hidden, 88–90 matching to experience, 147–148 perceived scarcity of, 110 223 receiving rejections from interviews, 106–107 researching noncorporate, 68 sharing advice about, 72 See also employment websites; government jobs jobs4point0.com website, 71 jobsearch.about.com website, 71 job-search-engine.com website, 61 JOLI (Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals), 66 K keywords including in resumes, 26–28 using in cover letters, 53 knowledge base, adding to, 13–14 L language, verbal versus nonverbal, 94–96 layoffs, getting information about, 165 learning, lifelong, learning opportunities, pursuing, 11 learning style, considering, 12 life skills, examples of, lifelong learning, LinkedIn website joining, 75 using, 73–74 M makeup choosing for interviews, 134, 136 considering work related to, 183 management, researching, 65 managers, opportunities for, 168 mature workers challenges of, number in workplace, 117 senior-friendly jobs for, 167 maturityworks.com (UK) website, 71 224 Job Hunting After 50 meetup.com website, 76 memory, improving, 14–15 men’s dress tips, 135 Millennials or Y group, age range of, 142–145, 148–149 mistakes aversion to diverse groups, 162 conflicts with generations, 140–145 elevated salary expectations, 159–160 emphasizing overqualification, 150–151 on employment documents, 160–161 lack of enthusiasm, 162 lack of preparation for interviews, 155–159 lacking confidence, 152–154 letting go of, 154 low self-esteem, 152–154 mismatching employers’ needs, 163 rejecting technology, 151–152 resisting change, 146–148 resisting innovativeness, 149 monster.com website, 67, 71, 109 MS Office programs, getting training for, 72 multi-generational workplace, interacting in, 144–145 network contacts communicating with, 79 organizing, 99 tracking success of, 86 networking alumni associations, 90–93 considering, 78–79 finding hidden jobs, 88–90 participating in, 80 professional associations, 90–93 purpose of, 87 reciprocating, 101–102 sources, 102 tips for, 103 watching nonverbal language, 94–96 See also social networking networking events, attending, 99–101 networking meals, etiquette for, 98–99 networking needs, writing down, 80 networking pitch developing, 88 rehearsing, 100 newsgroups, joining, 72 nia.hih.gov website, 71 non-profit organization, considering working for, 174–175 N O nail polish, choosing for interviews, 136 nationalresourcedirectory.gov website, 66 negative versus positive attitude, 105–107 See also attitude negative words, impact of, 118 network building, 81–83 cultivating, 86–87 expanding comfort zone, 85 investing in, 86 making positive, 83–84 participating in, 87–88 relying on, 114 occupation trends, getting information about, 165 Occupational Outlook Handbook, 165, 167 online communities, joining, 75–76 online courses, taking, online job listings, checking, 61–62 online research, conducting, 60–63 opportunities, expanding, 117 organization, tools for, 124–126 organizations, non-profit, 174–175 See also companies overqualification, dealing with, 6, 150–151 overstock.com, shopping for clothes on, 138 Index 225 P Q party planning jobs, considering, 182 paworkstats.state.pa.us website, 68 payscale.com website, 160 perfume, choosing for interviews, 136 persistence, importance of, 110–111, 188 personal assets, determining, 3–5 personal traits, examples of, personnel directors, researching, 65 photography, considering work related to, 183 planner, considering work as, 182 political career, considering, 177 portfolio creating for interviews, 158–159 putting together, 205 positions See jobs positive attitude benefits of, 117 cultivating, 118–119 importance of, 15–17, 106–107 maintaining, 108 See also attitude positive conversations, engaging in, 118 primecb.com website, 71 private schools, considering working in, 173 problem solving applying to consulting, 169 emphasizing, 149 strategies for, 15–16, 114–115 procrastination, avoiding, 128, 209 See also goals productivity period, high versus low, 128 professional associations, joining, 90–93 professional image, projecting, 128 professional network See network professional organization websites, joining, 75 public schools, considering working in, 173 purpose of job, determining, questionnaires education, 10 job purpose, researching companies, questions, interview, 156–157 Quintessential Careers website, 70 quintessentialcareers.com website, 71 R reading benefits of, 14 to increase knowledge base, 13 Record of Interviews form, 208, 215 recreation jobs, considering, 180 reference sheets providing, 50 sample, 51–52 See also resumes references, lining up, 204–205 referrals, use by employers, 89 rejections, dealing with, 106–107 research, tracking, 206–208 resort jobs, considering, 180 resume elements abilities, 35–36 accomplishments, 30–32, 40, 48 accomplishments versus duties, 33–35 achievements and organizations, 45, 47, 49 activities and awards, 42 contact information, 29 education, 30–32, 44–45, 47, 49 education and training, 41 expertise, 38, 46 management strengths, 48 management/supervision, 40 objective, 30 personal traits, 30–32 professional experience, 44–49 professional memberships, 42 226 Job Hunting After 50 proof of accomplishments, 42 public relations/marketing, 41 qualifications summary, 30–32, 44 skills, 30–32, 35–36, 48 taking initiative, 38 work experience, 36–40 See also reference sheets resume writing advice, getting, 62 resumes action plan for writing, 199–200 chronological format, 24, 40 combination format, 24 creating, 29 digital, 25–26 elements of, 23 federal formats for, 67 formatting, 24–25 formatting for online submission, 26 functional format, 24 including keywords in, 26–28 keeping current, 22–23 limiting years of experience on, 150 in past versus present, 22–23 preparing, 25 proofreading, 25 revising, 6–7 samples, 44–49 tips for, 43 tracking, 214 tracking submission of, 207 updating, 24, 160–161 uploading to employment sites, 26 using action verbs in, 35 using modern formats for, 22 writing, 203–204 See also cover letters; reference sheets retail jobs, considering, 178–179 retiredbrains.com website, 71 retireeworkforce.com website, 71 retirementjobs.com website, 70–71 retirementlifematters.com website, 71 reviews, writing on freelance basis, 181 routines, breaking out of, 109 ryze.com business network, 74 S salaries discussing, 158, 160 getting information about, 165 salary expectations, being realistic about, 158–159 sales jobs, considering, 178–179 Sample Goal form, 191 SBA (Small Business Administration), 114, 171–172 schools, considering working for, 173–174 SCORE getting information about, 171–172 volunteers working for, 174–175 score.org website, 71 SCSEP (Senior Community Service Employment Program), 66, 70 search engines, using, 60 self-esteem, raising, 152–154 self-talk, positive versus negative, 117–119 seminars, attending, senior-friendly jobs, examples of, 167 seniorjobbank.org website, 71 seniors, training for low-income, 70 seniors4hire.org website, 71 shoes and accessories choosing for interviews, 133 choosing for workplace, 137 shopping, considering work related to, 184 sites See websites skills assessing, 3–5 emphasizing with employers, 151 improving, 6, 154 including in resumes, 35–36 life, linking to experience, 156 listing, matching to positions, obtaining, 7–9 transferable, 4, 147 upgrading, 155 Index skills and abilities focusing on, matching to employer’s needs, 19 See also abilities skirts, choosing for interviews, 133 Small Business Administration (SBA), 114, 171–172 small businesses, considering working for, 175–176 See also business; entrepreneurship snagajob.com website, 68, 71 social media, 72–75 social networking, using, 96 See also networking social service agencies, considering working for, 179–180 socks, choosing for interviews, 133 software programs, developing skills with, 151–152 spreadsheet, using, 126 strategy, developing, 196–201 stress causes of, 122 eliminating, 14 excess of, 123 impact of, 123 managing, 122–124 reducing, 15, 122–123 success assessing, 3, 115 committing to, 186 defining, 185 testing commitment to, 187 visualizing, 210 suits, wearing to interviews, 131 supervisors, younger ages of, 140 support system, creating, 11 T teacherjobs.com website, 68 teaching, considering, 173–174 teaching styles, considering, 12 technological skills, developing, 151–153 227 “Tell me about yourself,” responding to, 150 temporary agencies, getting training from, thechicfashionista.com website, 137 thingamajob.com websites, 62 thinking, redirecting, 118–119 thinking positively See positive attitude ties, choosing for interviews, 132 time, managing, 127–128, 173, 201–203, 216 time wasters, eliminating, 202–203 To-Do List form, 201 traditionalists age group, 141 trainer, considering work as, 182 training including on resumes, 41 obtaining, 7–8 obtaining for MS Office programs, 72 tutor, considering working as, 173 tutorials, availability of, 72 tutoring programs, attending, Twitter social media, 75 U unemployment, depression related to, 111 U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, 9, 165 U.S Department of Health and Human Services, 66 usajobs.gov website, 176 usajobs.opm.gov website, 67 V vault.com website, 62 verbal skills, maximizing, 120 verbal versus nonverbal language, 94–96 veterans, finding job information for, 66 vocabulary, improving, 13 volunteer work, doing, 90 228 Job Hunting After 50 W X Webinars, taking, wedding planning jobs, considering, 182 wetfeet.com website, 61 Where I Sent Resumes form, 207, 214 WIA (Workforce Investment Act), 66 women’s dress tips, 135 work experience, including on resumes, 36–40 See also experience workers See diverse groups; generations workforce50.com website, 69, 71 working, considering reasons for, 166 workplace global nature of, 162 multi-generational, 144–145 remaining competitive in, 149 workplace attire, choosing, 128–132 workplace skills, examples of, workplace trends, getting information about, 165 workshops, attending, wowowow.com website, 132 writing, freelance, 181 X generation age group, 142–145, 148–149 Y Y or Millennials age group, 142–145, 148–149 yourencore.com website, 68 Z zappos.com, shopping for clothing on, 138 .. .JOB HUNTING AFTER 50 Carol A Silvis Course Technology PTR A part of Cengage Learning Australia, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States Job Hunting After. .. an employer As a mature job seeker, you must maintain a positive attitude and disregard any stereotypes and barriers you are familiar with or have come up against It is not easy to maintain a. .. plans After you are enrolled in classes, take advantage of all the support you can get both at home and at the educational facility For instance, if a grad student is available for tutoring and