| A guide for mature employment seekers or jobseekers over 45 | ||
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Alternative work arrangements In today's working environment, the notion that one has a permanent full-time job, with its associated benefits is rapidly becoming outdated. For many people in a growing number of sectors, this concept has been replaced with short or long term contract work being more common; along with a shift to self-employment and consultancy. |
Back to main page Other pages: Getting started Government/Community Services Employment Web sites Changes in the Labour Market Evaluating your Transferable Skills Upgrading your skills Marketing Yourself Resumes etc Networking and the hidden job market Magazine/Newspaper articles |
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Her Business Networks The networks have existed throughout New Zealand for over ten years. Her Business Group is the national sponsor, coordinator and administer of the Her Business Networks and maintains the philosophy of the original Wise Women Networks in providing opportunities for women who are seriously interested in self employment to get together, and to encourage and learn from one another through regular meetings. However, there seem to be no networks up and running in the lower North Island or Wellington at this stage. There is an annual subscription fee which entitles you to a variety of discounts and services. The Career Guide to Industries (US Dept. of Labor) provides information on available careers by industry, including the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, and lists of organizations that can provide additional information and is the companion guide to the Occupational Outlook Handbook mentioned in Getting Started Teleworking Telework New Zealand works to prepare for, and take advantage of, change -- by creating and controlling flexible work environments. Their work includes implementing and managing best-practice "telework" programmes, policies and strategies -- for Government, for employers, for community organisations, and for individuals. Work-Life Balance This Department of Labour site provides access to resources/information, links to New Zealand research and access to national and international websites. What you need to know about career planning Work and Age Trust (NZ) Inc. (Nework Centre) The Trust has defined its purpose as "to stimulate mature people to take control of their work life directions and to foster their personal growth." with the vision of "having people of all ages building strong communities through meaningful work". | ||
| LIBRARY RESOURCES (listed below are some of the books held by the library on this subject) | ||
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Getting started in consulting / Alan Weiss. 3rd ed., 2009 | |
 | Flying solo : how to go it alone in business / Robert Gerrish & Sam Leader. | |
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Go freelance : how to succeed at being your own boss. | |
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Consulting / Anne Hipkiss. Consulting for dummies / by Bob Nelson and Peter Economy. The everything alternative careers book : leave the office behind and embark on a new adventure! / James Mannion. Freelancing for Australians for dummies / Susan M. Drake and Monica Davidson. Kitchen table millionaire / Catriona MacLennan. Leave the b@$t@*d$ behind : an insider's guide to working for yourself / Richard Maun. TRY THESE SUBJECT HEADINGS:- Business consultants Home-based businesses Self-employed
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