Finding a job can be hard for seniors – especially seniors – since most of them have outdated resumes, have been out-of-practice for job interviews or are just plain too old to be looking for a job and starting a new career. With the advent of technology, the ground where you find work widened and your reach became longer. Imagine someone from far-flung areas like India or the Philippines can now work closely with someone from Australia or Canada. That’s how it is now and you don’t have to be super techie about it too, just a little know-how would do. Below are some tips for seniors who are looking for a job but couldn’t find them in traditional places:
•    Try employment resource websites. There are tons out there that are both free and legitimate. Take note of the word “legitimate” as there are scam sites too that will try to fool you into paying them some money in the pretense of finding you a job. Try Odesk and Elance as they are the safest nowadays until you are confident to do it on your own.
•    Start with companies that have diversity program in place. Most companies are now encouraging diversity amongst their workforce as it is now mandated by the law. Diversity programs seek minority groups, women, and seniors to join the workforce without discrimination. This must be seniors’ easiest way to landing a job.
•    Get socialized! Social networking sites are fast becoming a portal of employment for those who haven’t had much time to scour the streets for jobs. I once had a client whom I met over at Twitter, he was impressed with what I do and he gave me a short stint which eventually turned out to be a two-year ongoing job.
•     Update your online resume. On your free time, you might want to look at LinkedIn since it is the most popular professional networking site these days. Best of all, you can “export” your details for an instant resume. Now, you don’t have to remember every little detail of your professional life all at once, you can add them as you remember them.
•     Put your networking skills into work. In harsher words, use your family and friends for referrals or even leads to jobs that fit your skills. Don’t feel guilty about doing these things too as you could always compensate the other person after landing the job