I have extensive experience in Administration, very efficeint in Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and emails.
Happy to muck in and help out in any department, good timekeeper and have no home commitments as I live on my own. I am a Widow.
Get on well with all age groups.
2006-09-04 23:43:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
Maybe you should try a different approach? Instead of going to places looking for a job, why not advertise your skills and emphasize your age and experience. I could think of several reasons to hire you over someone younger...
Maybe some busy author working from home needs a personal assistant and the wife doesn't want some young thing coming in to work at home... I don't know what I'm saying anymore...heheh..
Good luck! Hang in there and network with friends to find you that job.
2006-09-04 23:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by spindoccc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you aren't too old. More and more companies want older people as they have more experience, are less likely to slack off, less likely to take sick days, don't need time off when their kids are ill etc. Also, if you work with customers, they prefer to ask an older person about a product cos they think they're more likely to know the answer! Go to the jobcentre. They used to be rubbish but now are really good. And go over your CV and make the most of saying how much general experience you ahve as well as qualifications. Someone will snap you up!
The oldest person at my work is 86!
2006-09-04 23:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by big_fat_goth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 58 and got a job with a major company on the south coast. Legally you are not required to put your age on your cv, yes I know they might guess. Only put the last 10 years work experience on your cv. When you look at the advert make sure you identify the "actual" experience they require and match your knowledge with the advert, something all HR departments look for.. Any additional experiences/knoweldge which you are bound to have the older you are make sure you put it in the accompanying letter, always important. I work in HR so I know !!!! Good luck.
2006-09-05 08:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you're not too old, though sadly many companies wont take on older candidates for anything. I work at a college and they luckily dont have such prejudices against older people, many people here are over 60 and even over 70, they dont care how old you are, as long as you can do the job thats all that matters
2006-09-04 23:46:07 · answer #4 · answered by lizarddd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a similar situation, i went to my local college took a bunch of courses, ended up with a couple of degrees in my chosen field
then went on to become a tutor, working at first part time then full time, i now head my department. and earning a decent salary,and the work satisfaction is second to none. give it a try, you are never to old to learn ,think of all that lifeskill going to waste. regards FL
2006-09-06 12:39:26 · answer #5 · answered by lefang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Places like B and Q actively recruit the mature people because youngsters have no idea about communicating or customer service
2006-09-04 23:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loads of employers would love to take you on,.,,Really be brave!
2006-09-05 00:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by mark r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋