Professionals In Transition
Employment Web Sites
jobaphiles.com
Free job-auction website. You can post a job or bid for one by indicating how much you are willing to work for and why you should be hired.
TheLadders.com
Networking opportunities for job seekers. In addition to job search, TheLadders.com provides a large variety of information ranging from resume writing to interviewing. They have an abundance of articles and tips which can be of value to your visitors in their job hunt.
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
RetireeWorkforce.com
Retirees and mature workers
WiserWorker.com
Job listings plus a schedule of job fairs throughout the U.S.
Other Web Sites
These sites do not target specific age groups but offer useful information for 50+ workers and career changers.
Bridgestar
Senior management jobs in nonprofit organizations. A resource for those interested in moving from the private to the nonprofit sector.
MyPartTimePRO.com
Flexible and part-time opportunities for professionals
The Riley Guide
Career advice plus links to thousands of Web sites with job postings and resources
Job-Hunt.org
Links to a wide range of employment Web sites and career resources
Monster: Careers at 50+
Career advice for mature workers
Weddle’s
Internet resources on job hunting and career management. Online bookstore and e-newsletter
Quintessential Careers
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.
CareerJournal.com
Wall Street Journal career site. Position announcements, virtual job fairs, job-hunting tips
www.careertransition.org/OnlineResources
Great online resources.
http://www.lynda.com/
Software training for common applications & programs
Networks and Organizations
Execu-Net
For executive jobs in the $100,000 annual salary range; requires paid membership (30-day, 180-day, and 360-day options)
40Plus
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.
The Five O’Clock Club
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.
StartupNation
Over 175,000 pages of award-winning business advice and networking.
These resources are provided as a public service. Their inclusion does not imply an endorsement by our organization of organizations on this list or of the content on their sites.