Job Websites abound for Seniors, Retirees.

 

While looking for work in an economic downturn can be challenging, it's easier today than it used to be — and that may hold truest of all for the retirement set.

Those who are in or near retirement and looking for work can find abundant online resources aimed at them, which may prove invaluable as the ongoing financial crisis drives many back to the workplace or keeps them there longer.

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Many in fact steer clear of mainstream job-search Web sites such as CareerBuilder and Monster because they think their chances are better when their "maturity" is specifically targeted, according to Scott Wingerter, chief operating officer for RetireeWorkforce.com, a job board for retired workers.

"Mature workers won't generally apply for positions (advertised) for the general population — they fear age discrimination," he said. "So they come to boards like ours."

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Here are some online resources for retirees looking for part-time or full-time work, many of which target anyone 50 or over:

— RetirementJobs.com (www.retirementjobs.com) has more than 30,000 listings nationwide from companies specifically seeking candidates older than 50. A combination job board, adviser and coach for boomers and seniors looking for work. RetirementJobs also partners with AARP.

— RetireeWorkforce.com (www.retireeworkforce.com) also focuses on the 50-plus job candidate. Currently gets about 200,000 visitors a month, doubled from a year ago and up sharply during the financial crisis.

— RetiredBrains.com (www.retiredbrains.com) is a resource for older boomers, seniors, retirees and those about to retire who are looking to find jobs, volunteer opportunities, educational resources and retirement information.

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