225 Best Jobs for Baby Boomers

Nearly 80 percent of today’s 76 million baby boomers plan to keep working in their next stage of life, according to a recent Merrill Lynch survey. In addition, an astounding 56 percent of baby boomers want new careers. This new book helps the economy’s largest population group uncover their best job options, including new or better careers, part-time work, more-interesting work, self-employment, careers that consider age-sensitive abilities, good-paying jobs that use their skills, and more.This helpful resource features 75+ “best jobs” lists for baby boomers based on three age groups, age-sensitive abilities, earnings, growth, number of openings, education and training, interests, personality type, and gender. Plus, 225 brief job descriptions are packed with current labor market information on wages, growth, tasks and responsibilities, skills needed, education required, percent part-time and self-employed, and work environments. Other special features: An eye-opening narrative helps baby boomers make good career decisions by discussing baby boomers’ role in the workforce, how they can make the most of their work experience, career transitions, and other details. A larger typeface makes this book easy to read. About the Authors: Mike Farr is America’s foremost career author and has written more than 20 books on career and job search topics, including The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book, Best Jobs for the 21st Century, and Overnight Career Choice. Laurence Shatkin has over 25 years in the career information field and is the author of Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers and Quick Guide to Career Training in Two Years or Less and the coauthor of 250 Best Jobs Through Apprenticeships, 50 Best Jobs for Your Personality, and New Guide for Occupational Exploration.