What does it take for a person
above 50 to find a job?
If you just lost your job, you will notice that you have too many questions about the future.
Maybe you are already experiencing challenges in figuring out what to do and why things are not working in your favor OR you might be just getting started.
Regardless, it might be important to be AWARE of the landscape so that you are better prepared in your Job Search.
Things to be Aware of
Time to find the next job
Finding the next job could take months. Per studies, it may take a month for every $10000 of salary.
Importance of Branding yourself
Most people did not have to worry about creating their personal brand while they were employed and may not have an impressive resume or LinkedIn profile.
Not knowing Where and How to look for Jobs
Majority depend on job boards to look for their next job not realizing that 80% of the jobs are not filled through them.
Dealing with Age Discrimination
Age discrimination whether intentional or unintentional takes many shapes during the hiring process and impacts your chances. Most people do not know how to prepare to counter this, compete with younger candidates and turn their past experience into an advantage.
Importance of Branding yourself
Looking for full-time work when you are in your 50s and 60s is rough. Not knowing how to find the right job and the frustration associated with it can cause people to settle for a replacement job which is a whole lot worse than the earlier job and lower paying.
Not knowing Where and How to look for Jobs
Coping with job loss is difficult. For many people, there’s a shame involved in losing a job and not having work. Also searching for a job and the frustration of not getting responses leading to feeling of financial insecurity are issues that most are not equipped to handle.