Job Search Websites for 50+
Source: AARP.org | May 2009
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Divided We Fail
The Divided We Fail effort advances the idea that partisan gridlock should not stand in the way of affordable health care and long-term financial security for all Americans.
RetirementJobs.com
Career advice, e-newsletter, podcasts; “age-friendly” certification for employers
Jobs 4.0
For job seekers 40 and over
Workforce50.com
For job candidates 50 and over; formerly called “Senior Job Bank”
Retired Brains
Older boomers, seniors, and retirees
Seniors4Hire
For job applicants 50 and over
YourEncore
Older scientists, engineers, and product developers
Retirees and mature workers
WiserWorker.com
Job listings plus a schedule of job fairs throughout the U.S.
USAJobs.gov
Official job site of the U.S. government.
These sites do not target a specific age group, but they offer useful information for 50+ workers and career changers.
Wall Street Journal career site. Position announcements, virtual job fairs, job-hunting tips.
Job-Hunt.org
Links to a wide range of employment Web sites and career resources, including industry-specific and "niche" sites.
Secrets of the Job Hunt
A social network for job seekers and career advice professionals. Blogs, forums, videos, podcasts and other resources.
JobRadio.fm
24-hour Internet radio about jobs and employment. Listen live or search for podcasts on demand.
Comprehensive site for job search and advice. Includes e-book on using online tools--such as blogs and social-networking sites--in your job search.
The Riley Guide
Career advice plus links to thousands of Web sites with job postings and resources.
Bridgestar
For executive jobs in the $100,000 annual salary range; requires paid membership (30-day, 180-day, and 360-day options)
Volunteer organization supported by member fees. Offers training courses, counseling, résumé development, and peer support. FortyPlus chapters operate in six states as independent organizations. The Washington, D.C. Web site has links to other chapters.
Offers a five-volume set of job-search books by professional career counselors. Members attend weekly meetings in person or by teleconference. Membership fees are based on the number of sessions attended. The Web site has some free content.
These resources are provided as a public service. Their inclusion does not imply an endorsement by AARP of organizations on this list or of the content on their sites.
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