Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy..and Pays the Bills (Thorndike Press Large Print Health, Home and Learning) - Hardcover

Hannon, Kerry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410457257 ISBN 13: 9781410457257

Publisher: Thorndike Press, 2013

Synopsis

The how-to guide to finding profitable, fulfilling work after 50 Aimed at workers aged 50+ looking for a new job--whether they have been laid off or taken early retirement, need supplemental income, or want to pursue an encore career--"Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ "is the definitive guide to finding lasting financial security and personal and professional fulfillment. Opportunities abound--the trick is knowing where to look and what to expect. Whether readers are interested in trying jobs they've long dreamed of doing, or just want something with flexible hours that brings in a little extra income, this book covers all the options. As Americans live longer and healthier lives, the desire to work longer--for the income, the mental engagement, or the chance to give back--has grown. But there is little guidance for the 50+ crowd looking for work and few role models who've blazed a path. In "Great Jobs for Everyone 50+," author and personal finance, retirement, and career transitions expert Kerry Hannon shows the way, with compelling stories from people who've been there. Presenting the nitty-gritty details of available job opportunities, wages to expect, typical hours, and the qualifications and savvy needed to get hired, the book is loaded with practical advice on how to prepare both professionally and financially to start out on a new adventure. Shows where the best opportunities for new employment lieHelps readers find profitable and rewarding jobs to save for retirementUnderstands that different workers want different things from their jobs and shows how to cast a wide net to find an opportunity that fitsProvides incredible insights into working after 50 from Kerry Hannon, a nationally renowned expert in personal finance, retirement, and career transitionsMotivational, inspirational, and thoroughly practical, "Great Jobs for Everyone 50+" explains how to find part-time, temporary, work-at-home, or seasonal employment in profitable, rewarding jobs.

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Review:

"It's not enough anymore to know what you want to be when you grow up. You also need to think about what you want to do next, and after that, and then during retirement, too. Fortunately, a thick brainstorm of a book by Kerry Hannon, "Great Jobs for Everyone 50+", can help job-seeking baby boomers -- and those right on their heels -- find work that, as the subtitle puts it, keeps them happy, healthy and able to pay the bills.... It's a lot of ground to cover, but Hannon's practical, empowering book is an all-encompassing career resource for older workers in a variety of life situations."--USA Today

From the Back Cover:

"Whether you need help deciding what to do next, pursuing your dream encore career, or landing a job that will pay the bills, Kerry Hannon's Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ is the place to start."
--Jane Pauley, host of "Your Life Calling" on NBC's "Today" show

"In this invaluable book, Kerry Hannon--our most gifted guide to making the most of work in the second half of life--shows how we can create genuine virtue out of working longer, and she does so in a way that is consistently engaging, packed with compelling stories, and leavened by wise and pragmatic counsel. For all those in search of means and meaning, the book is destined to become the definitive volume on jobs after 50."
--Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org, author of "The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife," and dubbed "the voice of aging baby boomers" by "The New York Times"

"Kerry Hannon has written an incredibly useful, smart book for the 50+ job-seeker. It's full of terrific new career ideas tailored for older workers in a wide array of life situations, and offers very specific job-hunting advice--right down to the correct font to use on a resume. Kerry's friendly, supportive voice and personal anecdotes make this book a pleasure to read."
--Mark Miller, Reuters retirement columnist and author of "The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security"

""Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ "should be required reading for everyone turning 49 . . . 59 . . . and 69. It provides a perfect combination of up-to-the-minute resources and tried-and-true principles. I talk to hundreds of people each year about their next job, and this book is #1 on my recommended reading list."
--Betsy Werley, Executive Director of The Transition Network

"Kerry Hannon presents a treasure chest of job ideas and spot-on practical advice for anyone considering a job change later in life. She combines real-life examples with in-depth knowledge. Whether you are launching a second career later in life or just interested in a 'bridge' job to fill the gap between career employment and complete retirement, Kerry skillfully presents the dos and don'ts of making a job change. Not only is "Great Jobs for Everyone 50+" a road map for a successful transition to retirement, but it is also a stimulating read and gets those wheels turning!"
--Kevin E. Cahill, PhD, Research Economist, The Sloan Center on Aging & Work at Boston College

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1410457257
• ISBN 13: 9781410457257
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 565