Have you or a loved one recently been laid off or still looking for work?  Are you thinking about changing careers?  What are the secrets to finding a great job in a down economy?  

Join AARP Oregon, Life By Design NW and Multnomah County's Midland Library for a free workshop geared toward older job seekers on Thursday, Dec. 17, from Noon to 4 p.m. at the Midland Library.

You'll learn how to spiff up the resume, identify and incorporate key words in materials that job recruiters search for in finding the best applicant, boost your job interviewing skills, and get tips on self and health care in stressful times. You'll receive a job search packet from the state of Oregon, plus job hunting tips and resources from AARP and other partners.  

WHO:        AARP Oregon & Life By Design NW

WHAT:      Finding Work at 50+ Workshop

WHEN:     Thursday, Dec. 17

                   Noon to 12:30 p.m. -- Registration, Networking, Coffee

                   12:30 to 4 p.m. -- workshop

WHERE:   Multnomah County's Midland Library

                    805 SE 122nd Ave. - Portland, OR   97233

RSVP:      Space is limited, and first come, first served. Register via this site above.

OTHER:    AARP has also developed a wide variety of online job search information 

                   and resources. If you are actively looking for a job and are 50+, visit

                   www.aarp.org/money/work or www.retirementjobs.com for job postings,

                   career advice, "recareering" stories, and much more. 

                   You can also find out more about what's happening at AARP Oregon, 

                   including tips for surviving in today's economy, at www.aarp.org/or or at

                   our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AARPOregon. You can find

                   Life By Design online at www.lifebydesignnw.org.

                   If you can't attend, but would still like the materials, please e-mail us at

                  oraarp@aarp.org .