Articles for Job Seekers
Overcoming Stereotypes as an Older Job Seeker (U.S. News, 2018)
Job Search Strategies for Older Workers (The Balance, 2018)
Resume tips for older workers with skills to spare (Monster)
The Problem with Job Boards for Older Job Seekers (Next Avenue, 2017)
6 Ways You Can Overcome Age Discrimination During the Job Search (TopResume)
Career Advice: 4 tips for older job seekers (USA Today, 2017)
9 Essential Tips for Older Job Seekers Looking For Their Next Awesome Opportunity (The Muse)
Good news and tips for getting a job if you’re an older worker (Career One Stop)
Training Resources
AARP offers In-Person and Online Training.
While we are highlighting the locations where NOWCC has a field office, AARP does offer In-Person training at different locations in all 50 states.
Washington, DC Area (click on location to register)
Master Your Online Job Search: Washington, D.C.
DC Public Library Tenley-Friendship Library Branch
September 17, 2019 at 11:00am – 12:30pm ET
Perfect your Networking & Interview Skills: Washington, D.C.
DC Public Library Tenley-Friendship Library Branch
September 17, 2019 at 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET
Dallas, TX (click on location to register)
Master Your Online Job Search: McKinney
McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
August 8, 2019 at 11:30am – 1:00pm CT
Perfect Your Newtworking & Interview Skills: McKinney
McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
August 8, 2019 at 1:30pm – 3:00pm CT
Denver, CO (click on location to register)
Master Your Online Job Search: Aurora
Aurora Public Library – Central Branch
September 11, 2019 at 1:30pm – 3:00pm MT
Perfect Your Networking & Interview Skills: Aurora
Aurora Public Library – Central Branch
September 11, 2019 at 3:30pm – 5:00pm MT
Information
Certified Age Friendly Employers from Retirement Jobs
Employers with Innovative Practices from the Center on Aging & Work at Boston College
America’s Elderly Are Twice as Likely to Work Now Than in 1985 (MSN, 2019)
Job Sites for Older Applicants
National Association for Hispanic Elderly (NAHE) Senior Job Bank
National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) Workforce 50
National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc. (NCBA) Retirement Jobs