Older workers wanted
Some fields are welcoming older workers due to their unique skills or ability to connect with desired customers. A recent Center for Retirement Research at Boston College study identified jobs where employers are especially likely to hire workers ages 50 and older to fill vacancies. If you’re searching for a second career, consider these jobs well-suited for qualified older workers and retirees.
Sales demonstrators
Sales demonstrators create interest in a product by showing how it works and explaining how it will improve your life. They might pass out samples or coupons. The top employers are grocery stores, general merchandise stores and clothing stores. The median wage is $12.19 per hour.
Messengers
Couriers and messengers deliver documents and packages between offices or to other nearby locations. They might travel by walking, biking, driving or using public transportation. The top employers are medical laboratories and courier services. The median wage is $12.81 per hour.
Tailors
Tailors alter or repair clothing to make it fit better. The top employers are clothing stores and dry cleaning and laundry services. The median wage is $12.72 per hour.
Security guard supervisors
Security guards monitor places to prevent theft or ensure appropriate behavior, and may supervise the use of metal detectors and other screening equipment. Supervisors additionally hire, schedule and manage other guards. The median pay for security guards is $11.74 per hour, although people who supervise others are typically paid more. Top employers include security companies, hospitals and schools.
Public transportation attendants
Transportation attendants might work on buses, trains or ships or at train stations or airport terminals. They typically greet passengers, answer travel questions and help to provide safe and comfortable travel. The median pay is $11.24 per hour.
Dressmakers and seamstresses
Dressmakers design and sew clothing, often at apparel manufacturing firms or textile product mills. In some cases clothing might be custom made for clients. The median pay is $12.72 per hour.
Taxi drivers and chauffeurs
Drivers transport passengers in automobiles, vans, limousines or even their own personal vehicle via ridesharing services. Top employers include taxi and limousine services and car dealerships. The median wage is $11.16 per hour.
Guides
Guides escort people through interesting places, such as museums, art galleries and historic sites, and provide detailed information about the establishment. Top employers include museums, historical sites and travel reservation services. The median wage is $11.51 per hour.
Crossing guards
Crossing guards help to safely guide vehicle and pedestrian traffic, often near schools or construction sites. Local government and elementary and secondary schools are the top employers. The median wage is $11.90 per hour.
Bridge tenders
Bridge tenders operate bridges, canal locks and lighthouses to permit boats to pass safely through the waterway. The primary employers for this position are federal, state and local governments. The median wage is $23.14 per hour.
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