There’s no shortage of services that help 50+ and retired workers seek out employment. This week’s column focuses on YourEncore, a specialized company that recruits scientists and engineers for consulting projects. But 50+ job services vary from very specialized services like YourEncore to general job boards such as Seniors4Hire.

Here’s a partial list of 50+ employment services and resources; I’ll be adding new names as I run across them.

AARP list of top 50+ employers. S.C. Johnson came out on top this year; many of the listed organizations are in healthcare and the non-profit sector.

DinosaurExchange. Short- and long-term job opportunities all over the world.

Enrge.us. Stands for “The Employment Network for Retirement Government Experts.” Helps retired government employees federal, state, local) find new employment.

Execunet. Network of senior-level retired executives puts you in touch with other professionals and recruiters.

Gray Hair Management. Career coaching and networking resources for executives and senior managers, including monthly face-to-face networking sessions.

Jobs4Point0.com. Employment service for the 40+ crowd.

RetiredBrains. Job listings can be searched by state or industry; articles offering how-to guidance on employment in retirement.

RetirementJobs.com. Identifies companies suited to older workers and matches them with employees.

Seniors4Hire. Post your resume and what you’re looking for; search for jobs.

TAP-IN. Connects health professionals over age 55 with volunteer opportunities in free clinics caring for the uninsured. Operates in Virginia and North Carolina.

WorkForce50.com. Screens companies listing jobs for employers actively seeking 50+ employees.

YourEncore.com. Recruits retired scientists and engineers for innovation-related consulting assignments.

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