Finding Work After 40 Proven Strategies for

In an era of economic recession, workers over forty are particularly vulnerable to layoffs and sustained unemployment. This book is the complete career survival guide for Baby Boomers, developed and road tested by a network of executive job clubs geared especially for older managers and professionals.The guide is organized into key stages with detailed action plans for each stage. From helping the reader cope with the shock of being laid off to assessing the situation realistically to guidance on how to develop the necessary skills to move forward and implement their plan, this book will help millions of unemployed middle-aged workers get on the road toward effective action to regain their livelihood and career.

Robin Bell is a consultant editor for writers and artists the former senior editor of The Purple Guide. Liam Mifsud coaches executives on leadership, runs management training courses, gives seminars for job seekers, and he is an Associate at Proteus, a UK career management consultancy.

Introduction	p. ix
Get Over It: Age and Redundancy
The Age Factor	p. 3
Coping with Redundancy	p. 18
Motivation, Assessment, Strategy and Action
Motivate Yourself	p. 33
Self-Assessment	p. 48
Create a Winning Strategy	p. 68
Making Your Strategy Work	p. 81
Develop Your Network and Upgrade Your Skills
Networking or Not Working	p. 89
Upgrade Your Skills	p. 119
Move Forward: Get a Job
How to Find a Job	p. 127
How to Apply for a job	p. 143
The Interview	p. 167
Move Forward: Self-Employment
Interim Management	p. 189
Consultancy	p. 200
Start Your Own Business	p. 218
Portfolio Career	p. 239
Resources	p. 253
Notes	p. 267
Index	p. 271
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