RetirementJobs.com and Borders present workshops to help Massachusetts residents over 50 find work

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RetirementJobs.com and Borders Group, Inc. today announced their joint participation in a series of workshops to help people age 50 and older find work.

“Borders is an attractive option for older workers”

Commencing with a pilot program of five workshops that will take place in Borders stores across Massachusetts in August, the Age 50+ Employment Workshops are 90-minute, interactive sessions led by career coaching expert Bob Skladany, vice president for research and Age Friendly Employer Certification™ at RetirementJobs.com, the #1 career Web site for people age 50 and older. Presenters will also include Deborah Russell and Ed Redfern, Jr., from the AARP Workforce Issues Team that develops resources for 50+ job seekers, including the AARP Careers Web site. Russell is Director of the Workforce Issues team and Russell oversees the AARP National Employer Team program that connects jobseekers age 50+ to employers who value their experience and have current job openings.

The workshops will be hosted by Borders, a leading global retailer of books, music and movies, as part of its ongoing community outreach and commitment to attracting and retaining mature workers.

The Age 50+ Employment Workshop session covers the following topics:

The Age 50+ Workforce
What Job Are You Looking For?
What Jobs Are Available?
Obstacles – Can’t Land a Job?
Who’s Hiring for Which Jobs?
Sources for Jobs and Leads
Your Job Search Plan
Job Search Resources
Getting the Job

A comprehensive workshop handbook summarizing all topics covered will be provided to attendees. The handbook will include a suggested reading list, and a list of employment-related resources. Representatives from RetirementJobs.com and community-based organizations will be available afterward to answer individual questions about employment and job searching.

The August 2007 Massachusetts Age 50+ Employment Workshops will take place at the following Borders stores at the local times specified:

Boston      Borders, Downtown Crossing
            August 9, 11 a.m.
            August 15, 6 p.m.

Braintree   Borders, Route 3 at Exit 17
            August 23, 7 p.m.

Burlington  Borders, Wayside Commons
            August 22, 7 p.m.

Hyannis     Borders, Route 123, Southwind Plaza
            August 30, 4 p.m.

Seating at the workshops will be limited and available on a
first-come-first-served basis.

“Searching for a new job or new career at age 50, 55, 60, 65 and beyond is a challenge as the U.S. workforce ages, and whether out of necessity or choice, people are staying in the workforce longer,” said Tim Driver, CEO of RetirementJobs.com. Our workshop will allow participants to learn about practical approaches to finding meaningful, challenging and rewarding work in a sometimes unwelcoming labor market. We’ll talk about the types of jobs available, who’s hiring, managing your job search, and how to confront and overcome age bias and other obstacles to employment.”

“Borders is an attractive option for older workers,” said Andrea Smith, senior manager of talent acquisition for Borders. “We offer the flexibility, environment, benefits and programs that many mature employees find appealing. Older workers are a growing part of our workforce and an important part of our customer base as well. That’s why we are delighted to team up with AARP and RetirementJobs.com to host these informative sessions that we hope will educate and inspire many workers over 50.”

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Borders Group (NYSE: BGP) is a $4.1 billion global retailer of books, music and movies with more than 1,200 stores and 32,000 employees worldwide. More information on the company is available at www.bordersgroupinc.com.

About RetirementJobs.com^®

As the #1 career website for job-seekers aged 50+; RetirementJobs.com provides opportunity, inspiration, community and counsel to people over 50 seeking work to match their lifestyle. The company’s powerful, easy-to use job board lists thousands of jobs openings for experienced employees seeking work with a Certified Age Friendly Employer™. RetirementJobs.com is a strong public advocate and a catalyst to help employers retain, hire, and benefit from an experienced workforce. Our website also offers vital information and inspiration for older workers, including advice, news, success stories, and podcasts. For more information, visit www.retirementjobs.com.

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