Join Employment For Seniors’ Podcast
“The Successful Encore Career”

Welcome!

Employment For Seniors is the premier resource linking mature adults with employment opportunities.  If you are 50 years of age or older, living in Central Ohio, we are here to help you find employment!  If you are a Central Ohio employer, our mature, talented, skilled and dependable job seekers will provide significant value to your organization. 

EFS has provided career assistance and resources to nearly 30,000 clients, free of charge, over the past 40 years.  Our trained volunteer job counselors work with clients, prepare them for their job search, and connect them to employers through our job referral process.   Registration is an easy ½ hour appointment and can be scheduled by calling the EFS office at 614/863-1219.

Local employers have found a highly skilled workforce by posting their positions, free of charge, on the EFS JobMatch system.  With assistance from the EFS staff, employers are guided through job postings and initial applicant screening. Employers can also utilize the Annual Senior Career Expo to network and connect to hundreds of valuable applicants.

We look forward to working with you at Employment For Seniors! You can easily reach us at 614/863-1219 or by email at info@employseniors.org

Here are some helpful articles for job seekers:

How to Silence Your Inner Critic After a Layoff
by Susan Peppercorn, Harvard Business Revue

Want to get a tech job after 50?
by Karen Wickre, LinkedIn

Age Discrimination Facts
AARP Bulletin

Age Discrimination Goes Online
AARP Bulletin

Here's How Boomer Women Are Thriving in Retirement
by Kerry Hannon

Hiring Older Workers is Suddenly In Season
by Chris Farrell

Job Searching Over the Decades—
Tips for Today's Job Seeker
by Dr. Carol A. Ventresca, Executive Director, Employment For Seniors

When the Boss Is Half Your Age
by Joanne Kaufman, The New York Times

How to Answer the Hardest Interview Question of All
by Liz Ryan, Forbes Contributor

Reframe Yourself to Create Your Dream Career After 50
by John Tarnoff

5 Myths About Landing a Good Job Later in Life
by Anne Turgesen, Wall Street Journal

5 Tips for Fighting Age Discrimination in Your Job Search
by Randall S. Hanson

The 10 Best & Worst Ways to Look for a Job
by Richard N. Bolles, Next Avenue Contributor

EFS Featured on WMNI AM920 Radio
Columbus Concerns Featuring EFS Director discussing
“Mature Job Seekers and Transferable Skills”

Why Brooks Brothers is Investing in Veteran Tailors
Bloomburg Business Week, March 9, 2016

Call to Action: Make a Late Life Career Change
Quintessential Careers Blog

Navigating the Intergenerational Workforce
by Robert L. Dilenschneider, AARP Bulletin, Jan/Feb 2016

Managing Your Career After 50
"Journey Through Aging" Radio Program
Featuring Carol Ventresca, EFS Executive Director

Don't Conduct a Job Search, Conduct a Company Search
by Mark Murphy, Forbes Contributor

Call to Action: Avoid These Interviewing Pitfalls
QuintCareers.com

Frequently Asked Questions About Salary Negotiation:
The Complete Job Offer and Salary Negotiation FAQ for Job-Seekers. by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

How to Choose the Right References
by Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review

Positive Attitude is Key For Older Workers and Job-Seekers
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., Quintessential Careers

EFS Featured on WRFD Radio
Saturday, April 19 Saturday, April 12 Saturday, August 2

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HIRING EVENTS

Visit the EFS Office between 9:30-11:30am
to meet these great employers!

Friday, October 26, 2018
featuring ContactUS Communications
Positions include contact center,  
operations, sales support
Details 

Friday, November 9, 2018
Featuring RGIS Inventory Specialists
Seeking PT staff for doing store inventories,
resets and merchandising
Details

Call the EFS office to register (614/863-1219)

Support EFS!
Saturday, October 27th
John Bishop Park (Whitehall)
Details and Registration

Photos of last year's fun!

Need help in your job search?
Attend one of the EFS JobSeekers Workshops
Learn more on resumes,
interviewing and LinkedIn!
Details

DELAWARE RESIDENTS
Need help with your job search?
Check out the job search workshops in your area
Details

EFS Senior Career Expo
Thursday, August 23rd

Photos to come.

EMPLOYERS

Need skilled, mature job seekers?
Effectively recruit by taking advantage of an
Individualzed Hiring Event at EFS
Details

Upcoming Events & Programs

Be strategic when you attend job fairs!
Utilize the EFS Job Fair Strategies Tip Sheet

Ascena Retail Group is hiring!
Warehouse Associate Positions
Details

Kroger Is Hiring
Special Hiring Event
Thursday, October 4th, 4pm-7pm
1375 Chambers Road
Details on event 
Details on open positions

Goodwill Columbus
October and November Hiring Events
Click here for details on the events
Click here for their list of open positions

Job Fair!
October 12th
Sponsored by the Salvation Army
Check out these great opportunities!
Details

VETERANS ~ FIDELIS’ NETWORKING GROUP
Linking Veterans to local employers!
Monday, October 22nd, 5:30-8pm
886 N. High Street
Details

NEW RESOURCE!
Your Columbus Library Card
gives you FREE access to
Lynda.com
Thousands of courses!
Get updated on your job skills
Go to details  
And scroll down to Lynda.com

Gohio Commute!
Discover alternative transportation
to your employment
Brochure in English
Brochure in Spanish
Details

Salvation Army
Job Readiness Training &
Customer Service Training
Details

Ohio Means Jobs Center
1111 E. Broad Street

Oct Workshop Schedule
Details

Ohio Means Jobs Orientation Sessions
Details

FirstStep Services for Restored Citizens
Details

Interested in helping those with disabilities
live successful, productive, independent lives?
The Alpha Group of Delaware is looking for you!
Supportive Living Staff
Community Driver

Columbus Public Library’s
Learning Laboratory
Learning Lab Classes

New Directions Career Center
Take advantage of these
Career Development Programs
Overview of all programs
E3: Educate * Empower * Elevate
Program Dates
Visit their website

Interested in Starting Your Own Business?
Check out the following resources to help you through the process:
Ohio Small Business Development Centers
U.S. Small Business Administration-
Columbus District Office
City of Columbus Small Business Builder
SCORE – Greater Central Ohio
Women’s Business Centers of Ohio
Community Capital Development Corporation 

CompTIA A+ Certified in just 8 weeks!
Check out the free of charge Per Scholas
training program and job placement
Details