Webinars for Job Seekers

AARP offers these webinars to help you succeed in your job search. Each webinar offers practical tools and resources tailored to the needs of workers age 50 and over. Click on the title of a webinar below to view the presentation.

Past Webinars

How to Ace the Job Interview

You’ve landed a job interview — now what? Especially for older workers, preparation is the key. That means anticipating the questions you might be asked. It also means paying attention to the image you present — body language, attitude and attire. This webinar offers helpful tips on how to overcome age-related worries and enter the interview with confidence. 

Presenters:

• Camille Grabowski, Professional Career Coach and founder of 50+CareerCoach.com
  
  

Résumés for Older Workers: New Rules, New Tools

Job hunting has changed. You must not only write a well-crafted résumé but also market your skills in new ways. In this webinar, presenters will tackle frequently asked questions about résumés for 50-plus workers, including:

•    How do I deal with age issues and employment gaps?
•    What if I'm changing to a new field of work?
•    How do I keep from seeming overqualified?

Our experts will also discuss how to use your profile on social networking sites as an extension of your résumé.

Presenters:

• Susan Ireland, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect  Résumé and creator of Susan Ireland's Résumé Site

• Susan Joyce, editor and publisher of the award-winning website, Job-Hunt.org
  

Promote Yourself With a Personal Brand

This webinar explains how to apply commercial branding techniques to find a job or build your business. You'll learn to:

• Identify your unique strengths and skills
  
• Increase your visibility in a competitive market
  
• Show your value to potential employers or clients
  

Presenter:

Marva Goldsmith, author of Branding Yourself After Age 50, is a branding and image consultant based in Washington, D.C.

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Refresh Your Résumé for Today's Job Market

If your job search isn't getting the results you want, it may be time to take a new look at your résumé. This webinar shows you how to update and sharpen your résumé so that it stands out from your competition. Learn how to:

• Choose the right résumé format for the job
  
• Focus on accomplishments rather than job duties
• Deal with age, dates and employment gaps 

Presenters:

• Susan Ireland, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Résumé, offers résumé advice on Job-Hunt.org and through her own website www.susanireland.org.
  
• Beth Brown is the senior résumé writer on Susan Ireland's Résumé Team. 
  

Download slides and check out Job Tips for 50+ Workers.