The following websites will be particularly helpful to those who have been in the work force and are experiencing a career transition. Here you will find sites which focus on the experienced job seeker as well as sites that guide you in starting a business or searching for volunteer opportunities in your community.
Career Journal
Content comes from the editorial resources of The Wall Street Journal and The Journal's Interactive Edition as well as from the careers.wsj.com editorial team. Content includes daily updates of critical news, features, and trends that are relevant. Experienced and executive-level job search and career information.
https://guides.wsj.com/careers/
Job Search Focus Group
The Job Search Focus group is an all-volunteer organization that supports individuals searching for career opportunities as well as employers looking to fill positions. The site has a Job Seeker Guide, a page of resources, an events calendar, and a job opportunities section.
https://www.jsfg.com/who-we-are/
AARP: Work and Retirement
This part of the AARP website has information on finding a job, recareering, and retirement planning for those 50 and older.
https://www.aarp.org/work/
VolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch is a nonprofit, online service that helps interested volunteers get involved with community service organizations throughout the United States. Volunteers enter their ZIP code on the VolunteerMatch website to quickly find local volunteer opportunities matching individual interests and schedules.
https://www.volunteermatch.org
The Small Business Administration
The information on this site is invaluable to those considering self-employment. It includes resources for business start-ups from concept to implementation.
https://www.sba.gov/starting-business
StartupJournal
Content comes from the editorial resources of The Wall Street Journal as well as WSJ.com, industry experts and StartupJournal's editorial team. Site has reports on entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing small businesses, and covers trends and major issues in small business.
https://www.wsj.com/news/business/small-business-marketing
