Career Advice: Finding Work

Finding Work

Where to look and how to plan your search.

• How to Find a Job After 50: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide

  A plain, step-by-step plan for finding work after 50: choose a clear target, update your resume, use your network, apply with care, and prepare well.

• How to Find a Job After 60: A Practical Guide

  How to find work after 60: decide what you want from a job, focus your resume, use your network, and look at part-time, flexible, and remote options.

• Networking After 50: How to Use the Connections You Already Have

  A practical guide to networking after 50: who to contact, what to say, how to use LinkedIn, and how to follow up without feeling pushy.

• How to Research Employers Before You Apply

  How to research an employer before applying: check that the job is real, learn about the culture and flexibility, and spot signs of a good fit.

• Can You Get a Job After 60?

  Yes, many people find work after 60. Here is an honest look at the challenges, the advantages you bring, and practical steps to start your search.

• Can a 75-Year-Old Find Work?

  Yes, people in their 70s do find work. Learn which kinds of roles are realistic, how to search, and where to get free help near you.

• What Jobs Don't Require Heavy Lifting?

  Many office, phone, remote, teaching, and advisory jobs involve little or no lifting. See common options and how to check a job's physical demands.

• How Do You Find Employers That Hire Retirees?

  Find employers open to retirees by reading listings for flexible schedules, trying SCSEP and returnships, targeting seasonal work, and asking questions.