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Encore Careers: Working in the Next Stage
Many workers expect to work well into their 70s. They are motivated by many things-the need for continued earnings, a desire to be actively engaged in economic and social activity and simply that they have the energy and health to continue to work.
There is an important difference as people contemplate and plan for work as older workers: third agers are motivated by a drive to "do good work" and give back. Moreover, they want a work life that provides purpose and connection to others (Civic Ventures, 2005). T
This is a workforce that is positioned to fulfill critical social and community needs – experienced, disciplined, innovative and motivated by a drive that reaches beyond financial compensation.
Web sites to help you plan your Encore Career:
DinosaurExchange.com: Lists short- and long-term job opportunities for what it terms "dinosaurs" (retirees with experience), including consultant and management positions all over the world, some in developing countries
Enrge.us: The Employment Network for Retirement Government Experts assists retired federal, state, and local government employees with continued employment
ExecSearches.com: Connects experienced nonprofit, government, education, and health workers with executive, mid-level, and fundraising positions
Execunet.com: Executives who make over $100,000 annually can network with like-minded professionals and talk to recruiters
Jobs4Point0.com: Focuses on job seekers ages 40 and over
RetiredBrains.com: Offers nationwide job listings searchable by industry or state
RetireeWorkForce.com: Hosts virtual job fairs as well as job postings and résumé services
RetirementJobs.com: Certifies employers as offering a friendly work environment for older workers
Seniors4Hire.org: Seniors can apply for jobs, submit a résumé, or post a description of their ideal job
ThePhoenixLink.com: This nonprofit group connects experienced executives and technologists with short- and long-term management positions
WorkForce50.com: Lists jobs exclusively from employers who are enthusiastic about hiring workers over age 50
YourEncore.com: Connects retired scientists, engineers, and product developers with consulting and short-term assignments (Source: U.S. News MONEY website, 10/15/07)
Programs related to healthcare career explorations after 55 are being scheduled now!
Call for questions or updates: Andrea Hansen, 608.785.6509 or ahansen@uwlax.edu