Jobs for Older People – Embracing Opportunities

By Editorial Team | Updated on July 23, 2023

Unveiling Career Opportunities for Older Individuals

Navigating the job market may seem intimidating for many, especially with the perceived inclination towards younger candidates and recent graduates. However, the truth is that there are numerous opportunities available for individuals across all age groups, particularly those who are older.

This demographic brings a wealth of life experience, robust professional knowledge, and unique insights that can greatly contribute to various job roles.

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College students study just an hour a day, half as much as their parents did. They view college as a place to meet people and learn relationships and when they graduate, a third of them go back home to live with their folks — double that of grads in the 60s. And when it comes to finding a job, “Many young adults have not been given basic information about how to go about this,” David Brooks writes in The New York Times. 

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If your New Year’s resolution is to break into a new field or expand your role in your current position — what’s stopping you from making it happen?

Whether you need to build your network or find more time for your job search, we’d like to hear from you.

Tell us below how you promised to change your career in 2014 and what steps you’re taking to make your dream a reality.

What have you learned through the process and what advice would you give anyone looking to make a similar change?

Our experts will review your responses and you may receive a personalized reply.
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