Resources for Older Workers

Job search tips, suggestions, and strategies for older workers.

Many job searching Americans over 40 often encounter something they weren't looking for: a "gray ceiling." It's the career advancement barrier that many older workers face in a workplace seemingly dominated by young people.

Job seekers are reporting age discrimination beginning as early as the mid-thirties. How can this be addressed? What options are there for those of us considered "old" by hiring managers and companies?

You can strategically write your resume and cover letter, but you can't change the basic facts - your actual age and your employment history are etched in stone. However, there are ways you can work on your appearance when you are job searching.

Resume tips for older job seekers, including how to age proof and edit your resume, showcase your skills, and market your candidacy to employers.

Tips for finding the best retirement jobs from the About.com Guide to Senior Living.

Nationwide staffing service specifically for mature workers.

Information and articles on senior employment.

Mature and disadvantaged worker training.

Jobs and employment resources for older workers.

Jobs and careers for experienced workers.

The top employers for workers over 50 from the AARP.