Evaluate Yourself to Determine the Most Suitable Industry
It is very important to assess yourself, your interests and the areas you are comfortable working in. Knowing your strong points will help you to apply for jobs accordingly and go to interviews with confidence. Moreover, if you want to explore new fields after retirement, an assessment may help you discover which ones will match your skills. Take time to think about all these aspects as you seek post-retirement employment.
After deciding which jobs you would like to work at, assess if you have the skills that are needed to perform them. For example, if you would like to work in customer service, ask yourself "Do I work well with people?" "Do I have patience?" "Am I good at problem solving?" and "Do I work well under pressure?" If you decide that you do have the skills for that particular job, be sure to include that on your resume.
Creating an Impressive Resume
Your resume is very important and plays a key role in getting a job. Be very careful while wording, and formatting your resume. State your job objectives clearly and structure the resume accordingly. Give a brief outline of your achievements and stress the qualifications that you posses which are required for the job opening. Remember that your resume is the most important link between you and getting a job. Employers don't have much time, and many just scan through resumes, before lining up interviews. Because of this, it is not recommended that you have long paragraphs in your resume. Instead, have bulleted points and short sentences. Highlight your capabilities and strengths. Include all technical credentials including education, recent training and certifications. Once you are done with you resume, have someone else read it and to spot grammatical and other errors.
Tackling a Job Interview
To some, the interview is the most intimidating phase in the job search process, but it doesn't have to be. Go into the interview with confidence. Showcase your attitude, skills, and the interests that encouraged you to apply. If you are not knowledgeable about certain aspects of the job, be honest, but show your interest and willingness to learn.
Starting a Business after Retirement
Many retirees are taking the entrepreneurial route. Could you turn your hobby into a profession? Now is the time to think outside of the box, in regards to business ventures. If you are interested in starting your own business, think about your financial objectives. How much money do you need to make on this venture to break even and to make a profit? Also, at this age, some consider home-based businesses, which allow freedom and flexibility from going into work.
There are many possibilities for jobs and business ventures once a person is retired that offer the same satisfaction as working at a full-time job prior to retiring. Good luck in your search.
