| 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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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. 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. Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) Job Outlook Even though this is an Australian site, it has useful information on industry employment trends, jobs with good prospects and vacancy trends. Career Quiz Part of the Australian government's career page, this is a career interest reference tool only, not a psychological test. Results give a very general guide to help with review of courses and information about work activities and workplaces. My Future Australia's career information site has good tips including changing your job, getting a job, and returning to work after a long absence. 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. | ||
 | Shifting into higher gear : an owner's manual for uniting your calling and career / Tom Siciliano, Jeff Caliguire. | |
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Avoid retirement and stay alive : why you should never retire and how not to / David Bogan & Keith Davies. Changing careers : how to make a successful career change / Paul Goodhead. Leaving a job is often a response to difficult pressures at work. This book suggests ways to make time spent at work more productive and fulfilling, as an alternative to changing jobs. Get that job! : easy steps to the job you want / Malcolm Hornby. How to get a job you'll love: a practical guide to unlocking your talents and finding your ideal career / John Lees. Lifeswork : celebrating older workers in New Zealand / [recorded, transcribed and] edited by Judy McGregor ; photographs by Gil Hanly and others. Over-40 job search guide : 10 strategies for making your age an advantage in your career / Gail Geary. | ||
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What color is your parachute? : a practical guide for job-hunting and career changers / by Richard Nelson Bolles (2007) Companion website: The job hunter's bible | |
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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:
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