Career planning for the over 50s

Description

There are dangers that a career may run into trouble in its later stages. This book is an antidote to any tendency to coast towards the end, showing what practical steps can be taken to plan for the future (and on into retirement) in a way that results in security, satisfaction and any (perhaps radical) changes you hope to achieve.

Career planning for the over 50s looks specifically at:

1. Systematic action to carry career planning forward

2. Steps and development to keep you securely on top of a current job

It provides a catalyst to make progress through the years beyond fifty satisfactory and satisfying.

About the author

Patrick Forsyth is a consultant, trainer and writer. He has worked with organisations large and small and in many different parts of the world. He is the author of many successful books on management, business and careers and prides himself on having a clear how-to style.
One reviewer (“Professional Marketing”) commented: Patrick has a lucid and elegant style of writing which allows him to present information in a way that is organised, focused and easy to apply.
In this series he is also the author of several titles including “Your boss: sorted!” and “How to get a pay rise”. His writing extends beyond business. He has had published humorous books (e.g. Empty when half full) and light-hearted travel writing: First class at last!, about a journey through South East Asia, and Smile because it happened about Thailand. His novel, Long Overdue, was published recently.

He can be contacted via www.patrickforsyth.com

Content

1. About the author
   
2. Introduction: The final Fronteer
   
3. Surviving and thriving: Ongoing development
   
4. Ten steps to being “Career fit” 
   
5. Towards retirement: Systematic and positive approaches
   
6. Afterword