Thursday, February 7, 2008

Retirement Job Interview Advice

Retirees: Things to Avoid at Your Retirement Job Interview

  • Show up unprepared
  • Have nothing to say
  • Say too much
  • Trash a former employer
  • Give too many personal details
  • Fidget or bite your nails
  • Bring only one copy of your resume
  • Sit before you’re offered a chair
  • Show up late
  • Discuss money, time off or benefits unless an offer has been made
  • Ask no questions
  • Get too comfortable
  • Give vague answers
  • Use foul language
  • Forget to shake hands
  • Fail to follow up
  • Fail to send a thank you note

Retirees are welcome to search for their retirement job on Continuingcareers.com


Sunday, February 3, 2008

Best Paying Jobs for Retirees

The staff at Continuingcareers.com has put together our annual list of the best paying jobs for retirees.

Nursing
Healthcare Technician
Teaching Assistant & Aide
Contract & Temporary Professional
Merchandise and Grocery Retailing
Specialty Retail Sales
Accounting & Finance and Tax Preparers
Banking & Lending
Car/Van/Light Truck and Bus Driver
Customer Service Representative
Non-Profit Services Delivery & Administration
Insurance & Investment Services
Home Care
Hospitality
Office Clerical Work
Franchise Business Owner

Retirees: Start your retirement job search at Continuingcareers.com

Friday, February 1, 2008

Military Retiree Second Career

Are you a veteran looking for a career or a transitioning military member beginning your job search? Finding the right job can be an intimidating task. Consider using MOAA as a resource. MOAA stands for the Military Officers Association of America.

MOAA offers The Officer Placement Service (TOPS) to its members. TOPS provides a broad range of assistance for members and their spouses during career transitions. When you're ready to take that next step, make TOPS your first stop.

Remember, civilian companies are looking for highly trained professionals with well developed leadership skills. Search Continuingcareers.com for progressive companies who are committed to recruiting retired military members because of your strong work ethics, skills and training.