Bewerbungen auch noch im Rentenalter

For many people, professional fulfillment does not end when they reach retirement age. They may have quit their day job, but still have the energy and desire to work a little on the side. On the one hand, this has to do with the difficult transition for many seniors, but on the other hand, of course, it also offers an additional financial cushion that can be so helpful, especially in old age. In order to have a chance of getting a job, you need appropriate applications.

Applying at retirement age – what should you pay attention to?

Even though working life is changing for many retirees, the basic structures that apply when looking for a job are not changing. Anyone who is interested in a job – even if it is just a mini-job – must present themselves appropriately and convince an employer of themselves. The first step is to apply to a company. Here too, of course, the employer must gain insight into the motivation and qualifications of its applicants.

For retirees, the CV means above all that you can present yourself well with your experience and your opportunities. After all, you can look back on a long life full of professional development and success. With this in mind, you can certainly score points with your own application and CV. But the cover letter is perhaps even more important: it must be clear what the motivation lies for committing to a company and professional employment even after retirement. A clear insight into how you can help a company should also be helpful in convincing the relevant people about yourself and the application.

It can be worthwhile to get comprehensive information about the procedure. Not only the employment agency, but also other bodies offer their help in bringing the knowledge about the necessary applications up to date. This means you are prepared for the fight for a new job and re-entry into paid working life.

External service providers and the Internet for job searches

In recent years, a lot has changed with regard to applications. It is no longer standard for extensive application folders to be sent to companies when you are looking for a new job. Many of these things are now done digitally. All documents can be sent via a form or simply as an attachment via email. This saves time and money and makes looking for a job online even easier and more attractive. There are also service providers online who take care of sending applications. This means you don’t have to worry about ensuring that the documents are always up to date and that all possible companies have been contacted.

All in all, it’s not that difficult to start looking for a new job, even when you’re retired. All it takes is a good application and a little research.