Second Verse Blog on Forbes.com – Second Verse Blog Read Published Article I’m sitting looking out on the white soft sand of Crescent Beach in Siesta Key and savoring some career changing lessons. Mom, who is 82, and I traveled here to spend a week at a place she and …Read the Rest
Read Published Article “You Have More Money Than You Think” — the title of the introduction sets the tone for …Read the Rest
LOOK FOR CLUES TO THE PERFECT WORK AND PERSONALITY FIT Articles – Second Acts Read Published Article Nicholas Lore is …Read the Rest
Kerry shares a checklist of how to prepare for an encore career.
Read Published Article The U.S. Conference of Mayors forecasts that as many as 3.5 million “green” jobs will be created …Read the Rest
Read Published Article For those of you looking for a job or a different career, there’s some good news: Green jobs — …Read the Rest
Read Published Article Whether you’re looking for income or just a way to follow your passion, these paths can get …Read the Rest
Read Published Article When Mattie Ruffin, 62, retired from her job as a program analyst at the Environmental Protection Agency …Read the Rest
Read Published Article Despite the do-gooder aspect of the work, there can be some drawbacks — starting with lower pay …Read the Rest
Read Published Article It’s that time of year when a warmer locale beckons. You may be scouting potential areas in …Read the Rest
Read Published Article For many retirees, taking on a holiday job is a great way to pull in extra cash. …Read the Rest
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Washington, DC-based career transition, retirement and personal finance expert, Kerry Hannon is the author of award-winning What’s Next? Follow Your Passion and Find Your Dream Job (Chronicle Books).
She's a contributing editor to Forbes magazine and writes the “Second Verse” column for Forbes.com.
She is AARP’s Jobs Expert and writes the “Great Jobs for Retirees” column.
She is NextAvenue.org's expert on personal finance for boomer women and writes a weekly column.
Kerry’s forthcoming book, AARP Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy ... And Pays the Bills, will be published by John Wiley & Sons, September 2012.
She is a featured contributor to 65 Things To Do When You Retire (Sellers Publishing, 2012).
WHAT'S YOUR DREAM JOB? Filled with inspiring stories from people who have changed careers mid-life, What's Next? is an exciting roadmap for anyone looking to make their next job their dream job. From a former mortgage banker who's back in the classroom to a tough cop turned Nashville music agent, these in-depth testimonials offer encouragement and advice-and prove that it's possible to pursue your passion. What's Next? offers those seeking a more fulfilling path the tools to get started and the inspiration to do it.
