50 Plus!: Critical Career Decisions for the Rest of Your LifeCitadel Press, 2002 - 191 pages There are now unprecedented numbers of people past the age of fifty: in 2000, 36 percent of American adults had passed the half-century mark. And every year, they are living and working longer. This unprecedented "age wave" is accompanied by a new economy kept in constant flux by technological and global changes -- requiring on-going worker education and training. Here are proven guidelines and formulas to help the over-50-year-old meet today's work challenges, written by an expert, who candidly describes his own struggles to upgrade. The book highlights success stories of prominent individuals who have made a vital transition to the 21st century, such as management consultant Peter Drucker, entertainer Bette Midler, and ex-President Jimmy Carter -- and emphasizes the attitudes, values, and strategies of those who thrive rather than merely survive. Included are discussions of: |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The New Rules | 13 |
The Lay of the Land | 31 |
The Real Deal on Image | 44 |
Time to Change | 64 |
Get a Job | 83 |
On Your Own | 108 |
Becoming a Consultant | 127 |
A PR Primer | 145 |
Bridging the Generation Gap | 161 |
Getting Back in the Game | 176 |
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