Job Seeker Information

Workforce50 is committed to providing job seekers over 50 with the job search tools and helpful resources they need during their quest for employment. Our tag line is "No Pastures Here." Employers advertising on Workforce50 are looking for you! A job seeker on Workforce50 can do the following:

 

 

  • Register a free Job Seeker Account in minutes.
  • Store up to 3 Resumes or CVs on your account.
  • Manage your cover letters.
  • Apply to a Job with just one mouse click.
  • Register a personal Job Agent to receive new job notices.
  • Manage your Privacy with our Privacy Tools.
  • Elect to make your Resume searchable by employers.
  • Browse our informational resources.
  • We like to hear from you. Use the contact form to make suggestions, ask questions or let us know what you're thinking. To receive news from Workforce50, be sure to sign up for the newsletter using the link on the web site.

Job Seekers - How to use Workforce50

First step - Register.
To take advantage of the free job seeker features on Workforce50, you must first register a Job Seeker Account. There is no fee involved and we maintain a strong privacy policy. To register, follow the "Register" link from the Job Seeker page and complete the registration form.

Second step - Create a Resume.
When you complete your registration, you will then enter your Job Seeker Account at the Job Seeker Account Manager. The menu provides a step-by-step process for all the things you can do through your account. Step 2 allows you to create up to three different resumes or CVs on your account. To create the first one, go to step 2 on the menu and type in the name for your resume. Then click "Go". You will be provided with the resume form. Go through and answer the questions and then enter the text of your resume in the box provided. You can either type directly into the box or you can copy/paste the text from another document. When you are finished, choose to save your resume.

Third step - Apply to Postings.
It's easy to apply to job postings through the web site if you have a resume on file. When you first visit the web site to browse job openings, login to your Job Seeker Account. This enables the apply feature as you browse the job listings. When you see a listing that you are interested in, click on Apply and review your application that includes your cover letter and resume. You have an opportunity to make edits to the application before you choose to send it. If you have more than one resume on file, make sure that you activate the correct resume on the menu step 2 before you send the application. Only one resume can be active at any given time.

Other information for Job Seekers:
Update your account when anything changes. If you change your name or contact information or anything on the account, login and use the "Edit Account" feature to keep contact information current.

Workforce50 provides you with the option to hide your contact information when you submit your application to an employer. Step 3 on the menu allows you to show or hide your information as you choose. If you hide your contact information, the employer will be provided with only your private email address to reach you. Be sure that your contact information is not shown in the text of your resume.

You can elect not to receive job alert notices at any time by managing the status of your job agent. Login to your account and edit your job agent profile at step 6 on the menu. Then simply choose to deactivate your profile at the bottom of the screen. This will stop the job alert notices.

Workforce50 intends to provide employers with resume search. Using step 3 of the menu, you can elect not to have your resume searched by employers. If you do not want your active resume to be searchable, choose NO.

You can delete your Job Seeker Account from the system at any time. This will remove all contact information, resumes and cover letters on file and your job agent. Be certain that this is what you want to do.

FAQs

Is there a fee to register a job seeker account and use these services?
If I registered on SeniorJobBank.org, do I need to register again on Workforce50?
Is Workforce50 an employment agency?
Is there a fee to register a job seeker account and use these services?
If I register a job seeker account, what happens to my private information?
What do I do if I change email addresses or if I move?
Do I need a computer and an email address to use this service?
How long will a job posting be listed on Workforce50?
So, if I'm interested in a job that is posted on the web site, whom should I contact?
Can employers search resumes on Workforce50?

Q: Is there a fee to register a job seeker account and use these services?

There is no fee for a job seeker to register a job seeker account on Workforce50 and to use the services through the job seeker account.

Q: If I registered on SeniorJobBank.org, do I need to register again on Workforce50?

If you already registered on the SeniorJobBank, you do not need to register again. Your account has been transferred over to the new system.

Q: Is Workforce50 an employment agency?

Workforce50 is an online service provided for employers who want to specifically recruit job candidates over 50 and for the over 50 job seeking community. We are not a placement agency. All services are provided through the web site at this time.

Q: Is there a fee to register a job seeker account and use these services?

There is no fee for a job seeker to register a job seeker account on Workforce50 and to use the services through the job seeker account.

Q: If I register a job seeker account, what happens to my private information?

Your information remains confidential until you decide to distribute it. We do not provide job seeker information to anyone. You have the ability through your job seeker account to keep your resume private, keep your contact information private and maintain control over who sees your information. Refer to the privacy features. Also, be sure to keep your login information confidential.

Q: What do I do if I change email addresses or if I move?

If any of your personal contact information changes, simply login to your job seeker account and choose to update the appropriate information. Even if you have changed your email address, your login with the old email address is still in effect until you update it on our system.

Q: Do I need a computer and an email address to use this service?

To use this online service you must have access to a computer and an email account. It is not essential for the computer to be in your home. You may access the web site and your account through a computer at the local library or any other resource available. As for email accounts, there are plenty of free services, such as Google's gmail or hotmail or yahoo, which can be accessed from anywhere.

Q: How long will a job posting be listed on Workforce50?

Each job posting will be displayed for the standard posting term of 60 days from the date it is approved and activated. This is, of course, unless the employer pulls the job early because it has been filled or they have an adequate number of responses. Make note of this because you may want to keep a copy of the posting for your information and later reference. Once a posting has expired, you cannot retrieve a copy from the web site.

Q: So, if I'm interested in a job that is posted on the web site, whom should I contact?

You will need to contact the employer who posted the position. Contact information is provided on the job posting. Do not contact Workforce50 to apply to a posting.

Q: Can employers search resumes on Workforce50?

We will soon offer resume search to employers on Workforce50. Please see the privacy features on your job seeker account. If you have any questions, please contact us via the contact form.