Getting the Job You Want After 50 for Dummies

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Learn to: * Showcase the value you have to offer a potential employer * Perfect your résumé and interview skills * Negotiate for what you want * Snag your dream job in the age of social media * Launch a whole new career or business Your guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that perfect job Whether you're searching for a new job by choice or necessity, consider this book your life raft. You'll find all the resources you need to job-hunt-from building an online presence and revitalizing your résumé to negotiating a salary and landing that job! * The power of people - harness the power of the people you know - friends and family, former colleagues, social media contacts, and more - to network your way to your next job * Mirror, mirror on the wall - rehab your résumé and cover letter, build a positive online presence, acquire social media street smarts, and market yourself on LinkedIn * Hang your own shingle - join the growing ranks of the self-employed with advice on launching your own business, working as a freelancer, turning a hobby into a profit, and cashing in on your natural gifts * Scope it out - discover which jobs are in demand and expected to grow, what they pay, and whether you're qualified Open the book and find: * Ways to identify and market your most valuable skills * How to use Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and Twitter in your job search * How to clear the application hurdle * Tips for prepping for an interview * The top jobs for 50+ workers * Ten steps for career changers