Websites for jobs for the over 50s

[geek84]

Hi Folks

Can someone kindly recommend any good websites for finding jobs for individuals over 50 years of ages?

Thanks in advance

[gr1m reaper]

Hi

The ones that spring to mind are :

https://restless.co.uk

https://www.vercida.com/uk

https://www.primecandidate.org.uk

[Vaud]

geek84 said:

Hi Folks

Can someone kindly recommend any good websites for finding jobs for individuals over 50 years of ages?

Thanks in advance

Why is age a factor? What do you like doing? What is your dream job? What quals do you have?

I only ask as some companies value deep experience and prefer a balanced workforce with some seasoned hands to coach the younger teams, but they won't be advertised as age specific roles.

[MitchT]

I'll take a look at those sites too. I'm 44 but try getting a job in my industry after your mid 20s without running into "you're too old" hiding behind some other thin veil of a spurious excuse.

Vaud said:

some companies value deep experience and prefer a balanced workforce with some seasoned hands to coach the younger teams...

Meanwhile, in the real world...

[Vaud]

MitchT said:

Meanwhile, in the real world...

Not at all. I am lucky to work for a progressive non-UK company where the last hire into our team was 51...

[rog007]

MitchT said:

I'll take a look at those sites too. I'm 44 but try getting a job in my industry after your mid 20s without running into "you're too old" hiding behind some other thin veil of a spurious excuse.

Vaud said:

some companies value deep experience and prefer a balanced workforce with some seasoned hands to coach the younger teams...

Meanwhile, in the real world...

I too don’t recognise 44 as being an issue. If you have the skills to do the job well that you’re applying for and can convey that well on your application/CV in order to get to interview (remembering you don’t give age identifying information on a CV), then you should be in with a good shout if you can interview well too.

What is your profession/industry and what role are you thinking of applying for?

[Countdown]

MitchT said:

Vaud said:

some companies value deep experience and prefer a balanced workforce with some seasoned hands to coach the younger teams...

Meanwhile, in the real world...

It's a double-edged sword. We've just taken on somebody who previously used to be an FD. He seems a nice guy and settling in really well but, at the back of my mind, I keep thinking he's massively overqualified and will be looking to move on soon.

[MitchT]

rog007 said:

I too don’t recognise 44 as being an issue. If you have the skills to do the job well that you’re applying for and can convey that well on your application/CV in order to get to interview (remembering you don’t give age identifying information on a CV), then you should be in with a good shout if you can interview well too.

What is your profession/industry and what role are you thinking of applying for?

I've been a graphic designer for almost 25 years. Just trying to move on into a new role that stretches me more but most jobs are in creative agencies while most of my experience was gained in-house. In my experience creative agencies won't touch you unless you're a tattooed, pierced, bearded millennial who doesn't have a clue but looks the part, talks the talk and is eager to parade their ego. Good example - company local to me didn't even do me the courtesy of acknowledging my application for a vacancy but employed someone in their early 20s whose background was completely irrelevant and then had them write a blog. When the company posted a link to it on Facebook the first comment was "look at me, I know nothing but here's my advice about everything"

[Vaud]

Countdown said:

It's a double-edged sword. We've just taken on somebody who previously used to be an FD. He seems a nice guy and settling in really well but, at the back of my mind, I keep thinking he's massively overqualified and will be looking to move on soon.

Why? Some people want to take a step back... children needing more support, grand children, mental health, physical health, etc. Plenty of valid reasons why someone can be over qualified for a role - able to do it well within their capability and not a stretch in the 40 hrs, while also giving the boss an experience hand to talk to?

[Jerry Can]

Vaud said:

Why? Some people want to take a step back... children needing more support, grand children, mental health, physical health, etc. Plenty of valid reasons why someone can be over qualified for a role - able to do it well within their capability and not a stretch in the 40 hrs, while also giving the boss an experience hand to talk to?

It's that bit that stops older candidates being hired. Younger managers don't want to show weakness by not knowing the answer, and may feel threatened if an old hand is hired who may know better. It is much easier for career advancement if you appear to be the most knowledgeable, even if it is by default.

[Vaud]

Jerry Can said:

It's that bit that stops older candidates being hired. Younger managers don't want to show weakness by not knowing the answer, and may feel threatened if an old hand is hired who may know better. It is much easier for career advancement if you appear to be the most knowledgeable, even if it is by default.

I don't disagree, but fortunately there are exceptions.

[geek84]

Hi Folks

Many thanks for you replies.

I'm 51 years old and have got a professional bookkeeping and accountancy qualification, though mimimal work experience. I'm finding it extremely hard to get a job !

[singlecoil]

In your position I'd be going self-employed and tout my services around small businesses in the area. Speaking of area, I suggest you put that in your profile in case anyone reading this might know of something.

[Vaud]

singlecoil said:

In your position I'd be going self-employed and tout my services around small businesses in the area. Speaking of area, I suggest you put that in your profile in case anyone reading this might know of something.

Also (maybe) target the smaller accountants that serve SMEs - often need extra capacity (as a contractor), especially in tax season - build your references and experience in return for some very dull work?

[Tempest_5]

I recently found myself in the job market in my early fifties. I was advised by various people to set up a Linkedin account. I was vaguely aware of this website but it's been 15 years since I was last looking for a new job so I'm a bit behind the times. I signed up and so far have been approached by several people resulting in 2 interviews.

Good luck.

[A205GTI]

If you want to keep your hand in work have a look at Labour Xchange, no cv just 20 second video or photo and you then can see what temp work is there, you never know what it might lead too!!

[geek84]

Good Evening folks

Once again, many thanks for your suggestions.