| A guide for mature employment seekers or jobseekers over 45 | ||
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Getting started Includes links to New Zealand & International web sites with information and articles giving advice on such subjects as resumes, job search strategies, career change/transition and published research including mature job seekers survey results. |
Back to main page Other pages: Alternative work arrangements Changes in the Labour Market Employment Web sites Evaluating your Transferable Skills Government/Community Services Magazine/Newspaper articles Marketing Yourself Resumes etc Networking and the hidden job market Upgrading your skills |
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Career Services (NZ) Making career decisions EEO Trust Work and Age Survey (2006) This online survey was conducted in April 2006 by the EEO Trust to gain information on what people wanted from work as they grew older, and to find out what kind of workplace conditions would encourage them to stay in paid employment longer. It is hoped that employers will use this information in future workforce planning. Older workers: Employers speak out (September 2008) Research with EEO Employers Group members show that many employers place a high value on older workers, appreciating their reliability, experience, stability and loyalty. The above research has been released alongside a new guide to enable employers to make the most of mature staff. Valuing experience : a practical guide to recruiting and retaining older workers provides tips for employers as well as information on older workers' rights and responsibilities. SEEK Career Transition Strategies Part of the SEEK employment site - this is a practical, easy to use site with advice on resumes, choosing and changing careers, and career development. | ||
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The 10-Step Plan to Career Change by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. published on the Quintessential Careers web site. Although American, the site is still an excellent resource for all employees in transition, including downsized workers. It is also useful for women re-entering the workforce and for mature workers considering a career change. AARP - American Association of Retired Persons Topics include changing careers and job search, plus a link on this page will take you through to Staying ahead of the curve - an exploration of the perspectives, desires, fears and work-related needs of older workers today and tomorrow. For this AARP study, Roper ASW conducted telephone interviews with a nationally representative sample of 1,500 workers age 45-74, including those looking for work. The site also links to a discussion page on career transition. Occupational Outlook Handbook The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. Although the Occupational Outlook Handbook targets junior and senior high school students, it also can assist college students and experienced workers, including those seeking to change careers or re-enter the labour force. The Riley Guide Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet The Riley Guide is produced by Margaret F. Dikel, a private consultant, working with companies, organizations, and agencies, to develop their use of the internet for recruiting and career management, career transition and job search. Included in this free guide is information on using the internet, how the internet can be a tool in the job search and recruiting process, and links to hundreds of job resources, services, and information guides all over the Internet. | ||
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LIBRARY RESOURCES
Listed below is just a selection of the books held by the library. | ||
 | Getting unstuck : how dead ends become new paths/ Timothy Butler. | |
 | How to get a job in a recession / Harry Freedman . | |
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Avoid retirement and stay alive : why you should never retire and how not to / David Bogan & Keith Davies. Burning the suit: fighting back against the aftershock of redundancy / Andrew Taylor. Change careers successfully: how to make a job switch work for you. How to get a job you'll love: a practical guide to unlocking your talents and finding your ideal career / John Lees. Over-40 job search guide : 10 strategies for making your age an advantage in your career / Gail Geary. You don't make a big leap without a gulp / Nigel Beckford and Michael Fitzsimons. Use these SUBJECT HEADINGS for a full listing of books:
Career changes
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