CG 280 Cooperative Education Seminar

Activity: Work at Fifty and Beyond

In this assignment, you will learn about the challenges faced by mid and older workers or job seekers in the workforce and strategies for success. Browse through AARP's Careers After 50 and explore the content. Then complete the assignment as listed.

Assignment:

Answer the following questions:
  1. What challenges do you face in your job or job search? What strategies will you use to meet and overcome these strategies? (Don't forget about other helpful resources you may have through school or community.)
  2. What advantages do you have over younger (or older) co-workers or job seekers? (These may include experience, specific knowledge sets or skills, networking connections, etc.) How can you use these advantages to advance your career or find a job?
  3. Who do you know or admire who succeeded or is succeeding in their 50's, or 60's (or 70's etc.)? What habits or strategies do they have that you can emulate?
REMEMBER TO SUBMIT THE ASSIGNMENT VIA E-MAIL TO THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR.
 
 




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