2007-02-05 03:15:46 · 13 answers · asked by sweetlips 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Definately!As long as you feel that you can work, why not!??! I work in a recruitment company and we still employ people who are older for part time and full time jobs.
Good luck!
2007-02-05 03:20:35 · answer #1 · answered by Katie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what fields you're looking to enter, your experience and your pay expectations. There's plenty of work out there. My retired 56 year old mom got a part-time job working at the hospital as an operator for their in-house messaging system. She had been a telephone operator for a while...35 years ago. My 54 year old father-in-law just started a new job as an electrician for a local contractor. Figure out your skill set, then target the job field that could put your skills to use. Good luck!
2007-02-05 03:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by Michael E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest if you have no criminal convictions are a British subject and have a checkable work record going back at least ten years, with no bad work performance reports, your best option is to apply to do an SIA course to become licenced to be a Security Officer. There is a desperate shortage of licenced security officers and many unfilled jobs, and many in their sixties and seventies are gertting jobs in that industry, and seem very capable and efficient in their work performance. Younger people cannot qualify, because they fail the criteria stated above, and many simply can not tolerate the unsociable hours and disruption of their family commitments this job causes, so that is why there is a shortage and jobs on offer by many employers once you have a licence.
2007-02-05 03:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by Wamibo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With recent legislation and the general government drive to promote the lot of "older workers", there is help out there to get you on track.
For a start the legislation states that you cannot be discriminated against on the basis of your age.
I live in Kent and there's programme (govt. funded) to promote older workers called "Prime Advantage". There may be similar programmes in your area too - ask at the JobCentre. It is part of the EQUAL project, don't forget to mention this.
You should also be able to take advantage of local courses to bring up your skills if you are unemployed - talk to your local colleges for advice and guidance. The job centre should also be able to point you in the right direction on this.
Take some time out, look at your skills, get some help putting together a CV - there's lots of help out there, you just have to go and ask for it
Go for it and don't take no for an answer!
2007-02-05 04:30:24 · answer #4 · answered by muppetofkent 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make a appointment in the job centre plus and asked to see the careers officer they are not just there for younger people. The job centre can also help you with courses you can go on to help you back to work
I know this because i wanted a career change and I'm currently doing my 7th computer course
2007-02-05 03:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 50 you are entitled to go to "work directions" They are affiliated to your local works and pensions office. These people look at your skills, which are many just existing to 50!, and provide training if you might be lacking i.e. computer skills. They help you to attend interviews, build your confidence and best of all it's free. Give it a go.
2007-02-05 03:24:32 · answer #6 · answered by shadimegeve 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're interested and willing to put in the necessary work, I have an online business private franchise that might work for you. I can't give you a lot of details here since that might be construed as advertising but feel free to email me if you'd like more information and my website.
2007-02-07 00:33:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not try volunteering in the kind of job you want to do 1st, brilliant way of gaining experience, shows prospective employers your determination to suceed.
If you are receiving JSA can see a New Deal adviser who will give you details of training courses available which again will give you on job experience whilst working on placement.
Don't give up
2007-02-05 05:28:04 · answer #8 · answered by andrea b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep applying for any jobs that suit your criteria and also any that say experience not necessary
it hard to get one when your young or just left school too i found it very difficult
dont give up and keep trying
2007-02-05 03:20:30 · answer #9 · answered by itsmeeeeeeeee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way hun are you too old im 42 soon and this year im going to collage for 4 yrs so you go for it just keep applying remember your only as old as the men you feel lol good luck
2007-02-05 03:29:47 · answer #10 · answered by lorraine x 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋