Late Career Transitions: A Guide to Securing the Job You Want Course/Class February 14, 2011

If you're looking to continue working and are finding it hard to get back into the workforce or change companies because of your age, then this is the course for you. You will learn how to write a resume that communicates your strengths without drawing attention to age perceptions and how to sell your strengths at interview. You will also learn about essential interview and selection skills and how to handle assumptions about age or 'up-to-date' skills. We'll discuss companies and recruiters that have a track record of working well with older candidates - featuring guest speakers from both. Learn how to network effectively and stay current with corporate knowledge. To conclude, you'll develop an action plan to follow which will set you on the path to getting the job you want.

Official Website: http://www.cce.usyd.edu.au/course/fwaf