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)
Job Search in the Digital Age: Washington, D.C.
DC Public Library Northeast Neighborhood Branch
May 23, 2019 at 1:30am – 3:00pm ET
Sharpen Your Networking & Interview Skills: Washington, D.C.
DC Public Library Northeast Neighborhood Branch
May 23, 2019 at 3:30pm – 5:00pm ET
Dallas, TX (click on location to register)
Job Search in the Digital Age: Desoto
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas South – Desoto
May 8, 2019 at 11:30am – 1:00pm CT
Sharpen Your Networking & Interview Skills: Desto
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas South – Desoto
May 8, 2019 at 1:30pm – 3:00pm CT
Denver, CO (click on location to register)
Job Search in the Digital Age: Golden
Golden Community Center
May 15, 2019 at 1:30pm – 3:00pm MT
Sharpen Your Networking & Interview Skills: Golden
Golden Community Center
May 15, 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