How to get a good job after 50 A step-by-step guide to job search success

Is it possible to get a good job after age 50? French, an Australian career development specialist, contends finding a good job is possible by following his strategies. For instance, it is better to pursue no more than three job leads at a time rather than to pepper the Internet with dozens of inquiries. French offers a practical step-by-step guide for obtaining a job in one's current field or even a new area of interest. Readers are introduced to the basics such as career selection, informational interviews, résumés, cover letters, social media, networking, and job interviews. The Australian terminology is confusing at times. Although promoted as a guide for those over 50, the advice would be helpful to job seekers of any age. Verdict The advice, while solid, can be found in a variety of career and job guides currently available, such as Richard N. Bolles's What Color Is Your Parachute? and the various Knock 'em Dead titles. U.S. patrons are likely to be put off or confused by some of the Aussie vocabulary. Libraries looking for a new title to add to their job-hunting collection may wish to consider; a marginal purchase for others.-Lydia Olszak, Bosler Memorial Lib., Carlisle, PA © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.