Job search tip : job hunting strategies for the "mature” worker

Sponsored by: Capella University

Did you know…?

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the total labor force is projected to increase by 8.5 percent during the period 2006-2016, but when analyzed by age categories, very different trends emerge.
The number of workers in the youngest group, age 16-24, is projected to decline during the period while the number of workers age 25-54 will rise only slightly.
In sharp contrast, workers age 55-64 are expected to climb by 36.5 percent.
But the most dramatic growth is projected for the two oldest groups. The number of workers between the ages of 65 and 74 and those aged 75 and up are predicted to soar by more than 80 percent. By 2016, workers age 65 and over are expected to account for 6.1 percent of the total labor force, up sharply from their 2006 share of 3.6 percent – almost doubled!

Many “mature” workers, defined by the Federal Government as those 40 years of age or older, are concerned about conducting a job search in our youth-oriented society during this competitive job market. In addition, the dramatic growth of retirement age workers remaining in their jobs means even more competition in the marketplace.

What can older workers do to remain competitive and gainfully employed until they are ready for retirement?

The Capella University Career Center has developed a series of free, one-hour webinars, on a variety of career-related topics, including “Job Search Strategies for the Mature Worker”. This webinar will help participants to: