Re-inventing yourself for re-employment is an enriching experience.One way of successful ageing is to stay relevant and employable.
Forget about the number of candles on your birthday cake.
There are much more to gain by organizations hiring senior staff.
Those individuals bring with them a reservoir of experience and knowledge that allows them to make significant contributions to their workplace.
Mature workers tend to be more dedicated and have a lower propensity to job hop, saving the costs associated with recruitment and training.
Regular mental activity is an important determinant for successful ageing. To remain mentally active, participate in the labor market, be it a full-time or a part-time employment or volunteer work.
There are numerous added advantages as we learn new skills, being socially engaged with colleagues, receiving a boost in self-esteem and increasing financial independence.
However, there are a number of different challenges that seniors may face ...
Competition for jobs with younger workers, worsened by some employers who may prefer not to hire mature employees.
Physiological changes that limit their choice of jobs.
Discovering that their skills may not be current or effective, couple with the belief that re-training or learning new tasks is difficult.
Establishing a good working relationship with colleagues from different generations.
The perception that seniors should be happy retiring from the workforce.
Social embarrassment of having to work to generate income or being coerced into accepting a lower-status job.
The key way to overcome these challenges is for the individual to have the right frame of mind, determination to move forward and ability to embrace change.
Know your strengths and find work that can maximize these abilities. Learn how to become your own best salesman and be proud of your talents. Everyone will have something unique.
Acquire basic work skills, like updating your computer skills, learning how to use Microsoft Office applications, and understand how to use technology such as email, smartphones or applications like SKYPE.