
Successful Job Search Strategies for Mature Workers: Part 1
Monday, February 4th, 2019
In addition to her full-time job, your co-worker is a beauty consultant in the evenings. Your husband, a CPA Monday through Friday, works at a gourmet food market on weekends. Your uncle, an engineer, coaches the high school soccer team every Fall and works at a Summer camp for one month each year.
Welcome to the new American career path: adults who hold full-time jobs during the day as well as part-time or freelance positions. According to recent U.S. Labor Department statistics, more than 6.9% Americans are considered multiple job holders.
Unlike the past, when people were taking-on second jobs strictly for the money, there is a more current reason why Americans are adding new “assignments” to their work-lives.
In today’s unpredictable economy, workers can’t rely on their full-time jobs for their livelihood. They need to be SELF-reliant, not JOB reliant. This means if they were to lose their main position, they would still have a stream of income and the confidence that will put them ahead of others in a similar situation.
Here are six options where workers can add breadth to their careers and earn additional income while continuing in their full-time positions:
The world of work has changed. Rather than relying on one source of income (such as from a full-time job), many people are developing second or even third streams of income to provide a greater sense of security. By pursuing an outside interest, hobby or passion, it’s very likely that you could do the same. Given the current state of the US economy and job market, that would be a smart move!
About the Author:
Ford R. Myers is an award-winning career coach and President of Career Potential, LLC. He is author of the best-seller, Get The Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring. Ford’s firm helps clients take charge of their careers, create the work they love, and earn what they deserve! He has held senior consulting positions at three of the nation’s largest career service firms. Ford’s articles and interviews have appeared in hundreds of magazines, newspapers, television and radio networks. He has also conducted presentations at many companies, associations and universities. Learn more at www.CareerPotential.com or contact Ford directly at 1-800-972-6588.
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