Working life begins at 50

Over 50 and want to start a new career or fulfil a lifetime goal? Maybe you feel it's time to move into a job that feels more worthwhile and gives you more satisfaction. You're not alone! According to our new research, almost half of 50-plus adults have more lifetime goals they want to achieve now than when they were 30.

You’ll already have built up lots of skills and experience inside and outside of work, and selling it in the right way can make you a very attractive prospect to employers. But if you're looking for a fresh challenge after 50, you might also want to refresh your skills or get some new qualifications.

Read our guides to see how you can make your career flourish after 50:

	Career change after 50 - where do I start? Have you been in your current job for a while but now need to make a change? There are lots of reasons why you might need to change. The world of work changes quickly more...
	Make the most of your experience It's likely that you'll have built up lots of skills over your working life. If you jot down all the roles and responsibilities you've had over the years more...
	What's New Deal 50 plus all about? Through New Deal 50 plus you can get the support you need to get back into work. It's a voluntary programme run by your local Jobcentre Plus office more...
	Watch our Anneka Rice webcast As soon as you're old enough to explore the world around you, you think about your perfect job. And new research shows that those thoughts never leave you more...
	Working life begins at 50 - full report Millions of British workers are still dreaming about what they want to do 'when they grow up'...and they're aged over 50 more...

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