Nearly 80 percent of today’s 76 million baby boomers plan to keep working in their next stage of life, according to a recent Merrill Lynch survey. In addition, an astounding 56 percent of baby boomers want new careers. This new book helps the economy’s largest population group uncover their best job options, including new or better careers, part-time work, more-interesting work, self-employment, careers that consider age-sensitive abilities, good-paying jobs that use their skills, and more. This helpful resource features 75+ “best jobs” lists for baby boomers based on three age groups, age-sensitive abilities, earnings, growth, number of openings, education and training, interests, personality type, and gender. Plus, 225 brief job descriptions are packed with current labor market information on wages, growth, tasks and responsibilities, skills needed, education required, percent part-time and self-employed, and work environments. Other special features: An eye-opening narrative helps baby boomers make good career decisions by discussing baby boomers’ role in the workforce, how they can make the most of their work experience, career transitions, and other details. A larger typeface makes this book easy to read. About the Authors: Mike Farr is America’s foremost career author and has written more than 20 books on career and job search topics, including The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book, Best Jobs for the 21st Century, and Overnight Career Choice. Laurence Shatkin has over 25 years in the career information field and is the author of Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers and Quick Guide to Career Training in Two Years or Less and the coauthor of 250 Best Jobs Through Apprenticeships, 50 Best Jobs for Your Personality, and New Guide for Occupational Exploration.

Introduction Part I. It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Career When Is the Right Time to Make a Career Move? How Can I Make the Most of My Work Experience? The Skills-Based Approach The Knowledge-Based Approach What About Retirement? What Fringe Benefits Should I Look For? Will I Face Age Discrimination? Time to Make Plans Part II: Best Jobs Lists Best Jobs Overall for Baby Boomers: Jobs with the Highest Pay, Fastest Growth, and Most Openings The 225 Best Jobs Overall for Baby Boomers The 100 Best-Paying Jobs for Baby Boomers The 100 Fastest-Growing Jobs for Baby Boomers The 100 Jobs for Baby Boomers with the Most Openings Best Jobs Lists for Baby Boomers by Demographic Best Jobs for Baby Boomers by Age Best Jobs for Baby Boomers with the Highest Percentage of Workers Age 45–54 Best Jobs Overall for Baby Boomers Age 45–54 Best-Paying Jobs for Baby Boomers Age 45–54 Fastest-Growing Jobs for Baby Boomers Age 45–54 Jobs for Baby Boomers Age 45–54 with the Most Openings Best Jobs for Baby Boomers with the Highest Percentage of Workers Age 55–64 Best Jobs Overall for Baby Boomers Age 55–64 Best-Paying Jobs for Baby Boomers Age 55–64 Fastest-Growing Jobs for Baby Boomers Age 55–64 Jobs for Baby Boomers Age 55–64 with the Most Openings Best Jobs for Baby Boomers with the Highest Percentage of Workers Age 65 and Over Best Jobs Overall for Baby Boomers Age 65 and Over Best-Paying Jobs for Baby Boomers Age 65 and Over Fastest-Growing Jobs for Baby Boomers Age 65 and Over Jobs for Baby Boomers Age 65 and Over with the Most Openings Best Jobs for Baby Boomers with a High Percentage of Part-Time Workers Best Jobs for Baby Boomers with the Highest Percentage of Part-Time Workers Best Jobs Overall for Baby Boomers Working Part-Time Best-Paying Jobs for Baby Boomers Working Part-Time Fastest-Growing Jobs for Baby Boomers Working Part-Time Jobs for Baby Boomers Working Part-Time with the Most Openings Best Jobs for Baby Boomers with a High Percentage of Self-Employed Workers Best Jobs for Baby Boomers with the Highest Percentage of Self-Employed Workers Best Jobs Overall for Self-Employed Baby Boomers Best-Paying Jobs for Self-Employed Baby Boomers Fastest-Growing Jobs for Self-Employed Baby Boomers Jobs for Self-Employed Baby Boomers with the Most Openings Best Jobs for Baby Boomers Employing a High Percentage of Women Best Jobs for Baby Boomers Employing the Highest Percentage of Women Best Jobs Overall for Baby Boomers Employing a High Percentage of Women Best-Paying Jobs for Baby Boomers Employing a High Percentage of Women Fastest-Growing Jobs for Baby Boomers Employing a High Percentage of Women Jobs for Baby Boomers with the Most Openings Employing a High Percentage of Women Best Jobs for Baby Boomers Employing a High Percentage of Men Best Jobs for Baby Boomers Employing the Highest Percentage of Men Best Jobs Overall for Baby Boomers Employing a High Percentage of Men Best-Paying Jobs for Baby Boomers Employing a High Percentage of Men Fastest-Growing Jobs for Baby Boomers Employing a High Percentage of Men Jobs for Baby Boomers with the Most Openings Employing a High Percentage of Men Best Jobs for Baby Boomers Based on Levels of Education, Training, and Experience Best Jobs for Baby Boomers Requiring Short-Term On-the-Job Training Best Jobs for Baby Boomers Requiring Moderate-Term On-the-Job Training Best Jobs for Baby Boomers Requiring Long-Term On-the-Job Training Best Jobs for Baby Boomers Requiring Work Experience in a Related Occupation Best Jobs for Baby Boomers Requiring Postsecondary Vocational Training Many More Lists!! Part III: Descriptions of the Best Jobs for Baby Boomers Index

 

225 Best Jobs for Baby Boomers by Michael Farr
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