Start a New Career After 50

Starting a new career after 50 is not only possible, but it may be easier than you think. Thanks to modern medical technology, people are healthier and living longer than previous generations. It is conceivable that a career started at 55 could last twenty years or more! Currently the fastest growing labor group is the over 50 candidate. Employers have learned that they benefit by hiring experienced, reliable and dedicated over 50 employees.

Although the current job market has been grim, the over 50 candidate has huge advantages. Analyze your skills and you will find that many are easily transferable to other careers. What are your interests? Think about challenges you faced in previous job situations. How did you handle the challenges and what was the final result? After you have completed the self-assessment, give serious thought to careers that would fit your skills and interests.

Now that you have isolated the career or careers you are interested in pursuing, you need to do some critical research. What are the specific job requirements for the careers you have in mind? How many of your skills and job experiences are transferable? Will you need additional education or training? Perhaps the most important determination you need to make is the outlook for a specific career field. Are you looking at a field that is growing and, as a result, will have more job opportunities? What about geographical location? Will you find opportunities in your area or will a move be necessary?

When you have completed the self-assessment and research, you are ready to take the steps toward making a new career your reality. During the search phase, stay focused on your goal and your value as an employee. Take time to make a job search plan, develop great resumes (you may need more than one), and stay positive. There are some excellent books available that can boost your motivation and self-confidence levels.

Remember, you have valuable assets that you take to a new career. You are mature, dependable, have a great work ethic, job stability, varied experience, and a long list of unique specific strengths and skills. That new career is out there waiting for you.

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