As well in recent years we have seen employees taking early retirement packages both voluntary and in the wake of impending layoffs. Statistics show that the workforce is growing only marginally. So all these factors combined add up to organizations facing problems meeting their labour force demands over the coming years. Numerous recent articles suggest that employers will be looking to retain their experienced workers and will have to adjust their long held preconceptions when it comes to hiring older workers. With a span of 30 years service with progressive responsibilities you have many skills to offer prospective employers.
Opportunities exist for being hired on a contract or project basis.
Experienced workers make attractive consultants on various projects that companies need assistance with but do not want to or are unable to hire on a long-term basis. No matter what age or career stage you are in you need to do the preliminary up front work related to job search. Search the web for information and tips for older workers searching for jobs. For example your resume need not detail all thirty years experience. Focus on say the last 15 years and summarize the remainder under other.