Senior Employment Resources is Closed
We're sorry to announce that effective June 30, 2018, Senior Employment Resources (SER) will close permanently. Since 1983, SER has helped thousands of seniors age 50 and over improve their ability to secure employment. SER has matched nearly 900 employers interested in hiring mature, experienced workers with seniors looking for employment. SER thanks the many clients, employers, and organization who have supported SER over these past 35 years
The Board of Directors, SER
Job hunting has changed a lot in the last decade. Here are some strategies and resources that other seniors have found to be useful and effective.
Crafting good resumes for seniors is especially challenging. Read SER's tips for effective senior resumes.
Great - you got the interview. Read our advice on how to best present yourself, overcome the "senior issues," and close the deal.
Federal, state and local governments are a good place to look for jobs - and tend to be senior-friendly employers. We've got links to all the DC metro area government jobs web sites.
If you don't have at least basic computer skills these days, you may not even be able to apply for a job, let alone get hired. We list sources of free or low-cost ways to improve your skills.
Many, if not most, job openings are now online. Here are some sources to help you get started.
This web site will be available for a few months after SER has closed. If you're looking for employment, we encourage you use this site while it rermains available.