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Today’s a big day for older job seekers; you just got another tool that will help you find a job: AARP Foundations WorkSearch.  Whether you’re looking to re-enter the workforce or upgrade from your current job WorkSearch and WiserWorker.com is the place for you! Regardless of why you are returning to the workforce WorkSearch is a great place to start.

Exploring Your Options 

Jobseekers can begin their journey by exploring possible job options and learning what job is for you.

Assessing Your Skills and Interests 

As a jobseeker returning to the job market you might be ready to jump right in, but wait take the time to assess your situation and learn what skills you have.

Improving Your Skills 

You might want to sharpen the skills before you jump right in or maybe learn all new skills.

Finally Finding a Job 

Don’t know where to begin your job search? There are over 20 websites catering to older job seekers among the leaders WiserWorker.com.

The job market is a big place, before you start your job search visit WorkSearch and then WiserWorker.com to find a job.

Good Luck!  

The people who run this program in my mind are nothing short of amazing, they are part of the AARP SCSEP program.  The project directors who work tirelessly to help mature job seekers find job are probably the hardest working people I have ever come across.  WorkSearch was created by The AARP Foundation as a way to help people their program goals are simple:

·         Provide all mature workers with an informed choice regarding their employment interests and options

·         Assist people with pursuing their employment goals

·         Steer older adults at or below the median income toward financial security

What is the WorkSearch Program and how can it help YOU

WorkSearch offers career information and services to individuals who are seeking to remain in, or re-enter the workforce. WorkSearch is a customized system that provides a variety of services at no cost to you, including:

ü  Interest and ability inventories

ü  Skills assessments

ü  Online courses and study guides for those wishing to increase their skill level

ü  Tracking of progress and retention of test scores Job matches

ü  Unlimited access to WorkSearch to continue training, reassess skills, or edit or add interests

WorkSearch is amazing, I took the interest and ability inventory and the test pinpointed my skills dead on in every category. It’s a special program designed to help older workers like you.

ANYONE can take advantage of this program you just need to be:

·         Fifty-five years or older

·         Financially qualified

·         Interested in bettering their current employment circumstances

Take advantage of WorkSearch, you won’t be sorry! Once you figure out what you would like to do, visit www.wiserworker.com