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Reworking Retirement
Monday, April 26th, 2010
Now that you’re retired, you finally have the chance to do a job you want to do-rather than one you have to do. Whether you are looking to earn a supplemental income or keep busy during your golden years with volunteer work, Reworking Retirement will help you successfully re-enter today’s job market. Filled with expert advice, company case studies, and stories from other retirees returning to the workforce, this is your complete reference guide to post-retirement employment. It takes the difficulty out of finding, applying, and working a job while retired by teaching you how to: 1. Capitalize on available job opportunities, 2. Explore online, alternative, and volunteer career paths, 3. Tailor your resume, cover letter, and pitch appropriately, 4. Transfer your skills into a different field, and 5. Succeed in your new work setting.
Title: Reworking Retirement: A Practical Guide for Seniors Returning to Work
Author: Allyn Freeman, a 1962 Thunderbird graduate, is a writer, consultant and the author or coauthor of six books. Over the past 20 years, he has worked in qualitative research and management, consulting for numerous Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, Coca Cola, Ford Motor, and American Express. Freeman operates Freeman Global, an international consulting business. Co-author Robert E. Gorman has more than 30 years of experience in financial planning and as an insurance executive for companies such as John Hancock and Provident Mutual. He does senior outreach programs in his local community and holds financial planning seminars for seniors and pre-retirees. He is certified in financial planning and estate planning. He lives in Bolivia, North Carolina.
Publisher: Adams Media (December 1, 2007)
Price: $14.95
Description: Paperback, 256 pages
ISBN: 978-1598692136
Information: www.amazon.com
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