I am 55 years old and would like to change careers.  How does one increase their marketability in a job market that only wants 25 year olds??
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PASSION! First you must find an area that your passionate about and then use that to your benifit. Employers are always looking for good people at any age, they are hard to find. Employers want talent to benifit the bottom line of the company first, and when they can't find that, they look for a young pretty face, only because of the lack of good prospects.
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We have a fantastic opportunity that would fit round your current situation and given the right commitment from yourself you could turn it into a profitable business enabling you to give up your current job. We are looking for people to join our team in our health and beauty care business. We have the backing of a 27 year old company that is 110 countries worldwide.\nLike you i am in a job that i dont really want to be in, but since starting my own business up it has kept me motivated to see the bigger picture. I will be able to give up my full time job up and that will be thanks to this business. Everyday for me is a step closer to me realizing my dream and that is my biggest motivation.\nIf you would like to know more just contact me, do add your contact email tho!! Maybe like me this will be for you x.\nJust remember that where you are now is only a stepping stone to something bigger you just have to find that something bigger...
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For very specific answers you would need to specify your region and industry. But the simple fact of the matter is that senior citizens don't hold the long-term value to most companies as younger employees.\n\nIf I'm running or building a company, I want people who are interested in being a part of my company for a long time. I want people who want to make my company better because they might still be working for me in 30 years. I want someone with drive and ambition. I don't want someone who might retire in five years, and I don't want someone who is wishing that they had already retired.\n\nOne last thing. When we see a practice or a pattern that we don't like, it's easy to slap a label on it and start whining. But when lots of business owners are making the same decisions about running their various businesses, it's usually because they've stumbled upon some sort of logic. If you think it's wrong, stop lamenting, figure out the logic, and then try to change it.
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Sure. It's never too late to have a career in TV or media at 52.  Why don't you look in the paper? At least look in the ads and see what they have to offer. If you have the experience, you're fine. But you might have to start at a entry- or lower-level position.  Some might offer training. But you might expect a lot of rejections.
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It all depends what you are trying to accomplish.\n\nI’m 65 and began programming in the very early 1960s.  During the early years I programmed in more than a dozen different computer languages, but over time increasingly move into pure systems work and then business consulting (which I still do) and finally owning my own businesses. For me that evolution was correct, but it didn’t take long to lose my edge with programming.  If you are going to stay in programming you are best served (in my opinion) to remain as up to date as possible.\n\nThis field changes so quickly (it did even when I began) that it is difficult to stay up with it at any point.  For me working on the development of leading approaches to programming specialized applications (for me it was applications for manufacturing environments) was a good path because breaking new ground got your name around the industry.  Job offers were always available.\n\nI don’t know if such helps this day and age or not.  In my experience I used what I learned to start my own business and that was more satisfying than everything else.
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There are several people in my organization who are only 17, and are making more than $100 a day.  Everything is done on the internet, and no-one asks your age.\n\nThis is something you could get started now, and would continue to be a suppliment to your main career indefinitely.  It could even replace your day job in the future and help you to retire really really early!\n\nEmail me if you are interested in my specific organization, or find reliable sources for several of those types of jobs at this site.
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Interesting question, because I was at this point before.  Marketing is a great choice, if you want a variety of products or services to market, i.e. if you like change and variety.   \nPlease NOTE you do NOT have to be involved in business per-se to become involved in marketing.  There are many jobs that require long hours with little pay, not just marketing.  \nI followed my heart, and  did what I was good at, and enjoyed.  The money came pouring in.  It appears you are at a "fork in the road".  I believe that the Universe tosses these at us, in order to help us grow.   Sometimes the growth is exciting & happy, and at other times, takes much work.  If you enjoy what you do, and keep focused on what YOU really want, things will manifest to help you.  \nIf you want a spiritual approach, i.e. finding a better place to live, in order to enhance the talents you now have, or attract helpful people, etc, you may want to check out http://www.AstroWishes.com \n\nYou can also try www.Astro.com \nFollow your heart & enjoy the journey
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Figure out what you really love to do/what you're good at, besides listening to your MP3 player and the Internet. Get your parents permission first.  If you are good with a computer and have some patience, you could instruct senior citizens on how to get around the computer and Internet. Put flyer's up in senior living centers and churches.\n\nIf you there's a Saturday Market or flea market close by and you're creative, you could make something and sell it.  \nI make and sell jewelry, prayer beads and sun catchers at the Saturday Market and through our faith based communities. My daughter is your age and makes stuff she thinks her friends would like then sells along side me at the market.  She and a friend set up a lemonade stand and did really well!  If your parents have a good relationship with a store owner on a main street, ask if you could set up a stand once or twice a week in front of the store.  Pick really busy days. Cold drinks on a hot day sold by a person with a great attitude=$.  \n\nMy daughter had a job for 3 yrs caring for 2 dogs, feed walk and clean up if needed twice a day. The owners were gone often and weeks at a time.  She saved enough money to buy a $500.00 Soap Box Derby Racer Car!\nOffer to sweep floors at local stores and restaurants. Yea, yuk...but it turns green (into money).\n\nThere are websites with ideas. \nThe second site has LOTS of information and Ideas!\nGo for it!
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Sure.  I used to do interior design.  I think the keys are:\n1.  Market yourself right.  Create a niche position for yourself using your experience, but figure out a way to do it in 16 hours a week.  You are much more likely to get what you want if you go to him with a plan in mind, rather than expecting your boss to create a position for for you.\n\n2.  Use your years to your advantage.  18 years is nothing to spit at.  You have earned the right to adjust your scheduled hours, and if you can justify it, you'll probably get just what you want!\n\nHope I helped....
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There are personal websites for seniors, I know that AOL has them, and have seen the various age groups in newspapers.  I'm not looking up the specifics because I'm not quite there yet.  If you are, check it out yourself--type in personals, then go from there to the desired age.
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No, 24 is not too old to start an acting career. You just need to have something about you that will stand out. Some people don't stand out until a little later anyway. Good luck to you!
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Depends what you are into. I know I wish my kids 17 & 18 yrs old would got to www.careerbuilder.com and get a job!
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Hi,\n\nWell, the good thing is that you are discovering this now while you're still pretty young.  Most people don't realize this until their too old to make a change.\n\nI had a very good experience with a career counselor but everyone is different.\n\nInformational interviews would be good for you to find out more about careers you may have interest in.  Or you can try this site my career counselor told me about:\n\nhttp://www.jobpodge.com\n\nIt's a site of real life job experiences.  It's people's first hand view of their jobs.  This could help in addition to informational interviews.  Hope this helps!
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Find another job that interest you.  I have a marketing degree and when I graduated in the late 80's there were no jobs.  So, I went in the non-profit, social services area.  There are a lot of people that have jobs that have nothing to do with their degrees.  Just find a job that you like with advancement opportunities.  I use my degree now, for my business and for various volunteer activities that I take part in...Good luck!
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Please drive a stake through your own ego and don't look at this emotionally or look at a job as a chance for happiness.\n\nYou want PAY.  You wants BENEFITS.  You want a savvy employer who'se going to be around for 20 or 30 years.\n\nIn other words, you don't want, really don't want, to change jobs when you are OLDER than 35, you want a job that will provide a good retirement and allow you to save for a comfortable retirement.\n\nIt is almost impossible to get a really good, new, job in your 40's or 50's.  So leap ONCE and shrewdly so you can burrow in under you're financially secure and the game doesn't matter.
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Thats a great way to do it, or it would be even better if you went in to the locations and actually spoke with the managers. That is how I got my job! Going in shows you have drive, and most employers are looking for that in people!
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Get a decent job like a trade and rebuild you life it will take time but you are only 28 by 32 you will be back on track and have a trade.  Thats where its as now not sales or service or some dumb office job but a trade.