Job Tools to Help You Make a Career Change
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2004-07-13 14:01:00-04:00
It usually isn't easy to find a good job after you've gotten older. We quickly forget our job-seeking skills, like how to write a resume or how to interview well. AARP compiled these worksheets and resources to help you prepare for your career change.
Action Verbs for Resumes
The best resumes include lots of action verbs to describe your skills and work history. Spice up your resume with some of these.
Books for Careers
AARP recommends these books on employment issues, such as finding a job, starting a new career, work options, job loss, and self employment.
Consider These Money Matters
Job changes affect finances. Here are some resources to help you turn money worries into positive actions.
My Skills Worksheet
This form helps you identify all the skills you have that will appeal to an employer.
Sample Resumes and Interviewing Tips
AARP's "Applying for a Job" section of this site contains lots of tips for writing your resume, has many sample resumes, and gives you tips for interviewing and how to answer tough questions.
Web Sites for Careers
These Web sites can help you with your career choices - from adjusting to a job loss to finding a new job, writing your resume to starting your own business.
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