The Insider's Guide To Job Search


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Job Search For Mature Candidates Part 2 - Gathering Resources        (Part 3) by Kevin T. Buckley, CPC Job Search For Mature Candidates - Gathering Resources There are many resources for mature candidates to access on the internet as well as physically, divided into two main categories: The Internet and Public Library Resources. Below are links to some of the best Internet resources we have found or created that provide useful articles or job search resources, many are aimed towards a mature audience. Job boards directly related to hiring mature candidates: Seniors For Hire - Resources for Mature Workers Retirement Jobs - Jobs for People Over 50 Retired Worker - Home Prime 50 - Home Resources for 50-Plus Entrepreneurs SCORE Other general job boards: Job Boards and Posting Sites Recruitment firms that focus in your industry or field: Recruiter Directories Industry associations and organizations in your industry: National Professional Organizations Site identifying the top employers that hire mature workers in your geographical area: Top Employers for Canadians Over 50 AARP Top 50 Employers with 9,000 Jobs Open - Job Search News Local job fairs, trade shows and exhibitions and other events: Job Fairs & Training Exhibitions National, regional and community newspaper websites for job ads: Canadian Newspapers/Community Newspapers Association Community Newspapers, Ontario Social and Business Networking Sites: Directory of E-Learning Tools -  Social Networks reviewed Linked-in    Zoominfo    Facebook    Myspace    Twitter    Xing    Plaxo Resume Preparation and Referral Services: Resume Writing Resources Labour Market Information in Canada: Labour Market Information Articles and other resources focused on the mature candidate: http://www.50plus.com/    Jobs For Seniors sites reviewed    Resources for Mature Job Seekers Job and Career Resources for Mature, Boomer Job-Seekers    Should I Start My Own Company Seniors, Boomers, Over 50 - Websites Directory Click the "back" button below to access the full list of our published articles on job search techniques. In Part 3 we will construct a basic job search plan. Back toTop