archived articles on work
How to Choose and Use a Career Counselor or Coach
Learn how to choose the career counselor and coach that will bet help you make your job searches or career changes more successful.
August 13, 2008
By: AARP.org
Do You Need a Career Coach or Counselor?
Evaluate whether or not you can use a professional career counselor to help make important job searching decisions.
August 13, 2008
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org
Assess Yourself Before Job Hunting
Discover the importance of, and how to properly assess your skills when job searching.
February 23, 2009
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org
Raise Your Job Prospects With an Elevator Speech
AARP has these tips for writing an elevator speech to use in your job search.
December 30, 2008
By: AARP.org
Tips for Working Caregivers
If you are a working caregiver, you know what it’s like to be a nonstop juggler, trying to have a life while keeping some balance among responsibilities. Your caregiving role may be hard, even overwhelming, but there are steps you can take that may ease the burden.
June 24, 2009
By: AARP Workforce | Source: AARP.org
The “Overqualified” Label
“Aren’t you overqualified for this position?” That question haunts many job seekers and too often leaves them speechless, unsure what to answer. Is the “overqualified” question a thin disguise for age bias, or a euphemism for, “Are you too old?”
June 23, 2009
By: AARP Workforce | Source: AARP.org
Explore Job Options With Staffing Firms
Staffing firms have a lot to offer older workers. Staffing firms can help you learn new skills, explore different fields, and prove your worth to an employer.
December 30, 2008
Salaried Job vs. Self-Employment: How to Decide
If you are choosing between a salaried job and self-employment, plan carefully. It’s a big deal to give up a job—with its steady salary and benefits—to start out on your own, especially in tough economic times. At the same time, there are many reasons for wanting to be self-employed.
February 23, 2009
No-Cost / Low-Cost Home Improvements
It doesn’t matter if you are a homeowner, renter, or what kind of home you have, there are many no-cost or low-cost improvements you can make to your home that can greatly increase its comfort, safety, and livability. Begin your home makeover today and discover how small, simple updates can make it easier for you to go about your daily activities while staying comfortable, independent, and injury-free in your home.
June 23, 2009
By: AARP Housing | Source: AARP.org
How Job Hunting Has Changed
Here are just a few of the ways the job-hunting process has changed, along with tips on how to update your job-search strategy.
August 13, 2008
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org
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