Seniors in the Workplace

Do You Qualify For Jobs For Senior Citizens?

By: Raymond Angus

Are you a senior citizen, and have you ever read a want ad, headlined Jobs for senior citizens in your local newspaper?

I wager not!  But many want ads in local newspapers carry with them a silent, implied offer that senior jobs are also available.  They don't say it, but these jobs for senior citizens are a very  fertile territory, for any observant senior citizen willing to pursue them.

That can't be possible, you say?  Employers want young people who are physically fit and mentally agile.

That may be your opinion, but employers opinions are what count, and they are finding that many seniors are physically capable, and agile enough to perform a lot of mental gymnastics.

Employers are beginning to realize that seniors bring to the workplace much more than their physical presence and experience.  Senior citizens add a complete new philosophy to employment.  The mix includes work ethics, attitudes, dedication and loyalty.

Are you a senior citizen?  Then unless you have whiled away the bulk of your years napping next to a palm tree, you have acquired a whole bushel of knowledge, talent and skills during your life.

Sprinkle over these things the experience you have gained in living.  What you will discover is that you are actually a very capable person well suited to qualify for many jobs for senior citizens.

Knowing all of this, and having said it, you should be toeing the starting line for stepping into the employment arena.  One question though, where in the world is the arena?

The answer to that question is simple, the employment arena is all around you and beyond.

But before you toss your hat into the jobs for senior citizens field, be absolutely certain what particular job you truly want to apply for.  Remember the old axiom, be careful what you ask for, because you may get it.

What kind of work do you really and truly want to get.  Many seniors make the mistake of simply taking the first job offered to them because it was available. 

Let us face it, we are discussing your life, and above all other things involved, you should be happy during the hours you will spend working at a job.

Sit down and spend time determining the kind of job you want.  Hold it up to the light and look at it from all angles.  Don't make your decision based solely on money, even though money is probably the initial motivating factor behind your getting a job in the first place.

What hours do you want to be at work, is it the kind of work you have done in the past, is it physically or mentally demanding?  Will it affect your health? 

Do not accept a job simply because it was offered to you.  Don't under sell yourself and your capabilities.  Visualize yourself actually performing the work involved in a particular job.  How do you feel doing it?

There are a lot of employment opportunities out there, take your time and compare your experience, your likes and dislikes, and your personal opinions.

Jobs for senior citizens is a growing field of employment.  Senior citizens are being called a national resource.  Next time we will talk about writing a resume.

About the Author

Raymond Angus is the best selling author of www.TheSeniorsLife.com. He writes about how seniors can find employment in today's ever changing world. Are you a senior citizen and do you want some tips on how to find work and prosperity in this economy? Go to www.TheSeniorsLife.com and click on employment.

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