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Searching
Online for Careers in Aging
Whether
you are looking to start a first career or simply want to know what job
opportunities are available to gerontologists, searching for a position
can be a daunting task. Over the last several years a number of excellent
websites have been established that are designed to assist you in your
search. Many job searchers are unaware of how to fully utilize the capabilities
of these sites and services. Several of these sites, for example, allow
you to register (for free) and post your resume, list your qualifications
and identify the region of the country you might be considering for potential
employment. Many employers regularly check these sites to scan for prospective
employees.
All
of the sites listed below contain search engines that allow you to type
in keywords. The following terms generally produce results related to
gerontology:
Aging
Gerontology
Aging services
Elderly
Health Care and Aging
Remember
to be creative! If you are interested in "Senior Housing", then
use it as a search term.
Click
on any of the sites below to begin your search.
www.agework.com
www.seniorhousingjobs.com
www.monster.com
www.hotjobs.com
www.flipdog.com
www.healthjobsusa.com
www.elderjobs.com
http://geriatric.nurse.jobs.topusajobs.com/
www.geronurseonline.org/
www.aahsa.org/careers/job_mart/default.asp
www.asaging.org/jobs/findjobs.cfm?do=getjobs
www.carecareers.net/
www.socialworkers.org/joblinks/default.asp
Finally don't forget to consider any number of federal,
state and local governmental agencies that employ gerontologists. The
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services lists dozens of jobs that
may interest you. Click here to search their employment list:
www.hhs.gov/jobs/
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