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Webinar: Navigating Your Way Through Job Loss
This free AARP webinar can help you create an effective job-search strategy, manage your job hunt, finances, and health, connect with others to get the support you need, and cope with the emotional ups and downs of unemployment.
June 17, 2009
By: AARP Education & Outreach | Source: AARP.org
AARP Web Event: The Ins and Outs of Applying for a Federal Job
This free webinar, presented by AARP and the Partnership for Public Service, will help you understand the ins and outs of the federal hiring process.
September 8, 2009
By: AARP Workforce | Source: AARP.org
What to Do When You've Been Laid Off
Career counselor Bob Skladany has some suggestions on What to Do When You've Been Laid Off.
September 8, 2008
By: Bob Skladany | Source: AARP.org
Top 20 Retirement Jobs and Industries
AARP career counselor Bob Skladany identifies Top 20 Retirement Jobs and Industries that are age-friendly to mature workers.
July 18, 2008
By: Bob Skladany | Source: AARP.org
Job Tips for 50+ Workers
Whether you’re working, “recareering,” looking for a job, or starting a business, find advice and resources here from AARP. List of informational articles to help 50+ boomers in their search for jobs, writing resumes and cover letters, preparing for interviews, starting up a small business and more.
July 30, 2009
By: AARP.org
Find Out About Jobs and Employers
Learn about labor trends, markets and the tools that can help you find open job opportunities available in your area.
August 13, 2008
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org
Write a Winning Résumé
Follow these tips to write a winning résumé. Some tips for creating a well written, up-to-date résumé to help market yourself effectively. Includes the must-dos, basic elements of a résumé, what to include, what to leave out, formatting & styles.
August 27, 2009
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org
Web Sites for Small Business Owners and the Self-Employed
Find small business planning tools, checklists, tutorials, and counseling to help you start, fund, and manage your business.
July 23, 2009
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org
Thinking About Starting a Business?
Starting Small Business, How To Start a Small Business, Develop, Plan: AARP
August 13, 2008
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org
Tips for Successful Networking
Networking is quit possibly the most important thing you can in order to achieve professional success, here are some tips and ideas to help get you started
March 12, 2009
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org
AARP Health Benefits
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Join the Fat 2 Fit Community
Don't go it alone. Join AARP's team effort to shed pounds, with coaching from Carole Carson.
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Keep your mind sharp with interactive games and the latest research and tips on boosting your brain power.
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