Mature workers have many attributes and characteristics that make them attractive job applicants and great employees. Older workers who wish to re-enter the job market might want to refocus and refresh their resumes. Today, just fewer than 50 percent of full-time workers over 58 are at the same company that had employed them when they were 50.The AARP has created a list of the Best Employers for Workers Over 50 
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Job goals will differ from earlier employments, and new goals should be reflected in an updated resume. When updating your resume, it is important to emphasize skills rather than just the jobs previously held. Only the latest and most pertinent experiences need to be listed to avoid an overly long and boring resume.
Watch the "Mature Worker Resume Writing Tips" video to learn tips for refreshing and refocusing your resume as you re-enter the job market.
Key Sector jobs are now the top jobs for older workers. Illinois workNet provides industry specific information in the Key Sectors Page to include occupational training programs, industry event calendars, business branding pages and more. A Regional Economic Snapshot is also provided for each industry, generating reports on: employment trends, unemployment rates,top ten occupations with wages, and the fastest growing occupations by region. Learn more about
Key Sector Jobs. 
Search Online Search hundreds of job openings in Illinois' Key Sectors using CareerBuilder. Use the keyword search to apply exclusively for jobs in Key Sectors, many of which offer a good salary and benefits.
Click here to search for a job.
Career Pathways --Illinois workNet provides job specific information to assist boomers and older workers who are considering a career or job transition. Search for training programs, employment & outlook, wage & trends and more.
Select one of the sample occupations in the Healthcare Key Sector to learn more.
Blood Bank Technologists
Medical laboratory technicians conduct tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.
Cardiographers
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help doctors identify and treat cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems.
Cardiopulmonary Technologists
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help doctors identify and treat cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems.
Medical Laboratory Technicians
Medical laboratory technicians conduct tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.
Start a Business -- If you already have an area of expertise and the temperament to be self-employed, you can probably make more money and stay happier by hiring yourself. The Illinois workNet Business Development Page provides information on starting and running a business, changing a business and more.Click here to learn more.
Volunteer -- Volunteer experience is an excellent way to make you a more attractive job applicant. Volunteerism provides opportunities to learn new skills, gain real-life experience, explore career fields, network, and gain self-confidence. Illinois workNet Provides information on how to get started. Click here to learn more.
Consult or Temp -- With workforces shrinking, there's an enormous demand now for office workers at all levels of expertise. Several specialty job sites focus on older workers. Select one of the following links to learn more:
www.retirementjobs.com
www.seniors4hire.com
www.workforce50.com
http://www.dinosaur-exchange.com/
www.seniorjobbank.com