PREPARING FOR WORK IN “RETIREMENT”

The job market has changed radically even in the past 10 years. Online portfolios, blogs, and customized narrative bios are just a few of the tools being used by job seekers today. And using them can show that you are current in the use of technology and help overcome any hint of age bias too! In addition to the suggestions above on getting a professional resume writer (or career coach!) to help you, keep the following in mind when seeking work, whether part-time or full-time, in retirement or late career:

1. Take the time to clarify your career goal. “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there!” What would you love to do (even if you’re not sure it will generate enough money)? What would you like to be different in your next job than the past ones? A career coach can help (directory available at www.careercoachinstitute.com)

Stay tuned for #2 tomorrow.

Marcia Bench is a Master Certified Career CoachTM with 21 years’experience in the career development field. A frequent speaker, Marcia is the Founder and Director of Career Coach Institute, LLC and Retirement Coach Institute, and has authored 18 books including Career Coaching: An Insider’s Guide and Retire Your Way!

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