JOB LISTINGS
If you’re looking for a job with social purpose, here’s a good place to start. Although Encore.org is not a job matching service, we have compiled websites and resources helpful for encore career seekers. Take a look.
- Encore Career Finder – This service, powered by Prime CB, scours more than 5 million listings for encore-friendly jobs.
- Idealist.org – The largest nonprofit job site features thousands of jobs and other helpful content.
- AARP – The membership organization for people 50 and older lists jobs from various sectors.
- USAJOBS – The federal government’s official employment site lets you apply right from the job postings.
- NonProfit Job Seeker –The NonProfit Times, a leading nonprofit management publication, offers job listings and advice on this site.
- Commongood Careers – This small, but high-quality database of listings focuses on the executive and mid-management levels.
- Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group – This search firm lists a few prime positions at nonprofits.
- ReServe (select locations) – This organization matches professionals 55-plus with part-time service opportunities that pay a modest stipend.
- GreenBiz.com – This news site offers a frequently updated list of environmentally conscious jobs.
JOB BOARD TIPS
Whether you’re new to searching for jobs online or simply need some advice to refine your searches, careers expert Steven Joiner has some tips for you here.
CONSIDERING YOUR ENCORE
In this podcast Marci Alboher, an Encore.org blogger and careers guru, outlines the issues to consider when searching for a job with purpose. Listen here.
HOW LINKEDIN CAN HELP
With more than 100 million members, LinkedIn is a tremendous tool for job searching. In a free recording, LinkedIn’s Krista Canfield teaches you how to use the website to find your encore. More >
USING SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media can help you catapult your encore career. Miriam Salpeter, author of Social Networking for Career Success, gives encore career seekers a lesson on social media. More >
