How to get a job over 50
It is not easy, but it is possible.
The words "new job or career transition" easily roll off the tongue; from then on, it becomes very complex...particularly once you pass the "magic fifty".
Career transition is about getting a "good outcome" not simply finding a new job...people often confuse the two. It's about moving into a completely new sector or occupation and certainly involves challenging your personal comfort zone.
Professional assessment and intensive research are required to identify current transferable skills, or to develop a strategy to gain the necessary skills and additional qualifications.
Identifying companies that are openly receptive to older workers is also a critical consideration.
As previously stated, career transition for older workers is a complex process to get right and may require a number of steps over a period of time to properly finalise. Specialised career and strategy planning is key to managing the process effectively and achieving a successful outcome.
It can be a highly rewarding, life-transforming journey or a disaster...it all depends on how you manage your career transition and related processes.
Let an (over fifty) ACMA career consultant assist you to obtain a great career transition as easy as possible!
ACMA creates successful career paths through detailed individual assessment, research and job market analysis, combined with expert personalised coaching.
Note: A Career Development Association of Australia research paper found that when participants received professional career guidance, they were 2.67 times more likely to secure a job.
All program services can be delivered via our interactive online cloud-based career management "Career Talk" system and/or "one-on-one" in our Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne, Cairns or Auckland offices.
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