Getting the Job You Want After 50 For Dummies

Learn to:

Showcase the value you have to offer a potential employer Perfect your résumé and interview skills Negotiate for what you want Snag your dream job in the age of social media Launch a whole new career or business

Your guide to navigating today′s workplace and snagging that perfect job

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 résumé to negotiating a salary and landing that job!

The power of people 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 Mirror, mirror on the wall rehab your résumé and cover letter, build a positive online presence, acquire social media street smarts, and market yourself on LinkedIn Hang your own shingle 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 Scope it out discover which jobs are in demand and expected to grow, what they pay, and whether you′re qualified

Open the book and find:

Ways to identify and market your most valuable skills How to use Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and Twitter in your job search How to clear the application hurdle Tips for prepping for an interview The top jobs for 50+ workers Ten steps for career changers

Kerry Hannon (kerryhannon.com) is a nationally recognized authority on career transitions and retirement, a frequent TV and radio commentator, and author of numerous books, including Love Your Job (Wiley/AARP), What′s Next? (Berkley Trade/AARP), and Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ (Wiley/AARP). Hannon is AARP′s Jobs Expert and a regular contributor to The New York Times, Forbes, and Money magazine.