At 60 years of age, what is the best method for a woman to look for and find a job before quiting the one now?
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As with anyone post your resume.  I am 54 and considering entering the job market again.  I personally don't think it's feasable right now.  Monster.com is an excellent place to check hot jobs.  Good luck and may God Bless.
39625
Find a job and work - period .
99764
You're at the point in your life where you can be free to pursue whatever interests you. I interviewed an editor of a prominent magazine who retired by the time he reached 50, and he decided to pursue what he loves best: pottery. Read his story, it just might inspire you:  http://www.womenhomebusiness.com/success/glenfiddich.htm\n\nIf you are looking to start a home business that you can do on a part-time basis, I recommend that you check out the following articles to give you an idea of your possible options:\n\n10 Weekend Home Businesses http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol67/weekend.htm\n\n25 Part time Business Ideas\nhttp://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,311229,00.html\n\nYou may also want to check out the following books as they contain more business ideas suitable for part-time work:\n\n- How to Become a Successful Weekend Entrepreneur: Secrets of Making an Extra $100 or More Each Week Using Your Spare Time http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/155958288X/ref=nosim/powerhomebizguid\n- 101 Best Weekend Businesses http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1564142574/powerhomebizguid
543256
Start looking for a new job.
1067057
I would talk to your husband about finding a visiting nurse to come by and take care of your mother-in-law. Then... go register with a Temp agency. There are a lot of them out there. It gives you the chance to get back into the work force and find what you really want to do.\n\nAs for your age... that should not make a difference to a company that is looking for the right fit. Again, Temp agencies are good for this.\n\nGood luck!!!
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You are only 34 which is the same age as me and I believe that you can find work as long as you are willing to do it. Basically keep your CV ready and keep looking and applying. The easy way is looking at online ads as well as on paper. Spend at least 3 to 4 hours a day looking and after 2 or 3 weeks I believe someone will contact you.
552004
Hi,  \n\n   The most important thing to remember about job searches is that you should use a combination of methods regardless of your location.\n\n    Networking - Register at your local Unemployment Office (you don't need to be on unemployment to register for their assistance). They often will have networking groups on a regular basis. They also are a good source for the jobs that never show up in the paper or online.\n\n    Check your local paper -- In many cases the paper's classified are now online.\n\n    Search Smart Online -- If you don't have a lot of time, spend most of your time at sites that aggregate the job feeds from several job search engines. Prominently these include indeed.com and thingamajob.com.\n\n    Organization -- I am the lead developer of a free online application that allows you to track your ads, jobs you apply for, send or print mail merged correspondence, and track your job search history. This site is jobsearchlog.com \n\nGood Luck,\n\nMichael\n\n    http://indeed.com\n    http://job-hunt.org\n    http://jobsearchlog.com
990856
You actually never really know if you are in the right career.  You just make the best choices at the time.  And in today's world someone just starting out in the world of work can expect to change careers a few times.  My daughter who is 30, is going through her second career change now.  Another daughter who is 28 is about to enter her second career.  And two daughters who are in their 30's are well into second and third careers.\n\nAnd do you know something else?  I am retired, a grandma, and I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up!!  So don't worry about it too much and just get on with what feels right for now.
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First Step: Know which Field you want to get into (You probably have this step down). If not then go to a career assessment center/workshop and find out what careers are good for you and your lifestyle.\n\nSecond Step: Have a strong and yet truthful resume. There are plenty of self-help books available on this topic. Depending on work experience should not be more than 2 pages long maximum (1 page is usually preferred). Make sure your resume is tailored to fit the job you are applying for. Have a cover letter to go with it.\n\nStep 3: Presentation is very important whether it be your resume or your personality (especially at interview time). \n\nStep 4: To really get that job.....the following keywords are very important..'Networking' with the right people. Doing 'research' on potential companies and basically being in the know of what will be expected of you.\n\nStep 5: Apply for jobs online through company websites and also through job websites like monster.com etc, in person at job-fairs, word-of-mouth among friends and relatives, university career centers, local and national classifieds in newspapers, and last but certainly not the least through Recruiters/Headhunters.\n\nIf I have to sum it up in a sentence. You want to be very convincing to your future employer that YOU are the person they have been looking for. I hope this information helps. Wish you the best.
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Hi,\n\nThe most important thing to remember about job searches is that you should use a combination of methods regardless of your location.\n\n    Networking - Register at your local Unemployment Office (you don't need to be on unemployment to register for their assistance). They often will have networking groups on a regular basis. They also are a good source for the jobs that never show up in the paper or online.\n\n    Check your local paper -- In many cases the paper's classified are now online.\n\n    Search Smart Online -- If you don't have a lot of time, spend most of your time at sites that aggregate the job feeds from several job search engines. Prominently these include indeed.com and thingamajob.com.\n\n    Organization -- I am the lead developer of a free online application that allows you to track your ads, jobs you apply for, send or print mail merged correspondence, and track your job search history. This site is jobsearchlog.com \n\nGood Luck,\n\nMichael
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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.
898397
There is no short cut methods for success. taking  your age into consideration you must devote to your future building plans dedicately. Academic education in one way a prime requisite for any job opportunities. instead of building castles in the air you must be steadfast in your approach. there is no strict rules a particular qualification will deliver the same opportunity to one and all.  any successful man would have a deliberate pursuit left behind. value the suggestion of elders. keep confidence  work hard.
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Flip Burgers. \n\nNo, actually the best thing to keep in mind when you conducting a job search is what you WANT to do.  The answer to that question will inevitably have more to do with your happiness and success than what you are QUALIFIED to do.  Most employers are more interested in what you've DONE and what you WANT TO DO than WHAT YOU'VE STUDIED anyway.  \n\nThink about what you like doing, where you'd like to be five/ten years from now, and what choices you'd like to have.  Don't let your degre determine what you can do.  People change jobs every 3-5 years and careers every 7-10, on average.  That you have a degree is much more important than what it's in specifically.  \n\nThe best advice I can give you is that whatever you choose, do something that will give you more options in the future (as opposed to fewer).  You never know how the circumstances in your life will affect your interests down the road.
554777
let me say this\nthe best time to look for anew job is while you still have your job..\nthis way your getting a pay check and if you have to go on an interview you either go home early or call in for vacation day or use sick time.. or even if you take the day off and do not get paid for that day..\nyou go back tomorrow and still have a job..\nSO this is the best time to look for a job.. is when you have a job..\nAND I would not worry about your HR finding out..most high earners are always looking to see what's out there..just in case they can get more money ..then they go for it...\nif they ask you..just tell them..your just curious to see what out there..that you really do not have any intentions of leaving..this would be a god time to bring up the raise and more benefits your are looking for ..ask them if they can give you more...if they say NO WAY..just smile and ask one more time..then smile and say no problem..I love it here..and MEAN IT..say can't blame a guy for trying..HA HA..\nand star really looking HARD for a new job..once they ask you..then you are better off getting a new job..\nbut if you do not start looking now..you may be forced taking a job you do not want just to make a pay check\nGood Luck\nand God Bless\nsmile
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Hi,  \n\n   The most important thing to remember about job searches is that you should use a combination of methods regardless of your location.\n\n    Networking - Register at your local Unemployment Office (you don't need to be on unemployment to register for their assistance). They often will have networking groups on a regular basis. They also are a good source for the jobs that never show up in the paper or online.  This is especially important for reaching your goal of working for the government because all their jobs are required to be posted through unemployment.  ajb.com also carries most of the federal and state job postings.\n\n    Check your local paper -- In many cases the paper's classified are now online.\n\n    Search Smart Online -- If you don't have a lot of time, spend most of your time at sites that aggregate the job feeds from several job search engines. Prominently these include indeed.com and thingamajob.com.\n\n    Organization -- I am the lead developer of a free online application that allows you to track your ads, jobs you apply for, send or print mail merged correspondence, and track your job search history. This site is jobsearchlog.com \n\nGood Luck,\n\nMichael
455612
I had the same issues for the past 6 years...fortunately I dont have to work but the job market is not very good right now...I would try rewriting my resume and use connections to help with the search.  I dont think its you I think its the market...If those things work then great and if not no worries keep looking...trust me the job market ispoor right now.
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27 is not old !!! my wife found me at 28 and she has a son. he was 5 then, just turned 8 last week. we are married now with one on the way - any day now - due date next week. i thort as you do " where is she? where can i look? "  I'll be honest with you, i never believed the old saying " stop looking and they'll find you "   but thats exactly what happened. honest. the only real advice i can give would be, dont try too hard, be yourself at all times, dont wait too long before you tell him you have a child, go out when you can with friends, explore all avenues (i mean blind dates and set ups as long as evaluating all pickup lines).  goodluck and i hope that the right guy is just aroun the corner for you.