In the rapidly growing older workforce, certain industries hold more appeal than others, reports Robert Skladany, Head of Research and Certification for Retirement Jobs.com:
1. Nursing
2. Healthcare technician
3. Healthcare administration
4. Teaching assistant & aide
5. Contract & temporary professional
6. Merchandise and grocery retailing
7. Specialty retail sales
8. Accounting & finance and tax preparers
9. Banking & lending
10. Car/van/light truck and bus driver
11. Customer service representative
12. Non-profit services delivery & administration
13. Insurance & investment services
14. Home care & personal aide
15. Hospitality & food service staff
16. Office clerical & administrative
17. Self-employment
18. Franchise and business owner
19. Small employers
20. Federal, state, and municipal government
Criteria for selecting the top 20 jobs and occupations include availability of opportunities, preferred employment (of age 50+ adults), worker preferences, and variety of opportunities. Source: Retirement Weekly Newsletter, November 23, 2007
