Jobs for Retired Business Execs Typically a businessman/woman spends 4 years in undergraduate school and a year or more in business school preparing for the workforce. Upon graduation they take an entry-level management position and work their way up the corporate ladder. For most the ladder ends at the age of 65, 70 or so, when they retire. The American Heritage Dictionary defines retirement as “withdrawal from ones occupation, business, or office.” Many baby-boomers are deciding not to accept this status quo. They are not spending years preparing for a career and then planning for an exodus (or retirement). Instead they are opting for semi-retirement - “a partial withdrawal from one’s occupation, business or office.“ If you are looking to remain in the field of business after “semi-retirement”, these occupations are great for someone with strong business management skills. Real Estate - Opportunities are available for semi-retirees in the areas of residential and commercial real estate sales. A real estate license is typically needed for these positions, and the requirements for licensing vary by state. Many national real estate agencies conduct seminars for people interested in the profession. Check your local paper or call your Board of Realtors office to see if one is taking place in your area. In addition to real estate sales, one might want to consider property management. Opportunities in this field might include managing an apartment complex, office building or planned community. Consultant/Interim Executive Positions - Share your expertise with small business, non-profits and others as an independent consultant. Consultants are needed in many areas including human resources, technology, accounting/finance and sales/marketing. Most management consultants are self-employed; however, there are some opportunities available for semi-retirees with management consulting groups/firms. A few consulting firms also offer interim/short-term placement of corporate executives. These short-term executives fill key positions during corporate transitions - a great opportunity for a semi-retired executive. Corporate Meeting Planner - Corporations, government/non-profits and professional associations need individuals to plan business meetings and professional training seminars. One needs to be detail oriented, well organized, professional, reliable and very resourceful. Although many Meeting Planners are self-employed, many work for hotels/conferences/resorts, professional associations and even colleges/universities. Web Writer - If you have good writing skills, you might consider becoming a web writer/blogger for a business web site or create your own money making site. Through the internet, you can become an on-line consultant of sorts. Having worked many years in business, former business managers/executives have acquired many transferable skills. These skills include organization, communication, computer, sales/marketing and financial management. There are many opportunities available to someone with these skills. Some other positions to consider include - insurance agent, financial advisor or faculty/instructor at a community college or vocational school. FindaJobinAfrica...Attracting The Best And Not The Available
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:36:04 +0000
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