Are You an Older Worker?
Do you consider yourself an older worker?
You’re not alone if you do, if you fall into this category you are over the age of 65 and you’re the vast majority of the population. It also means that you are the most valuable and sought out jobseeker out there. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment within the over 65 market rose by 101% and if that doesn’t catch your attention this will: people aged 16 to 64 only rose 59%. It doesn’t stop there, these numbers don’t include the Baby Boomer generation, the first baby boomer won’t turn 65 until 2011. Yes, you guessed it, the older worker demographic will increase dramatically in the years to come.
So what type of jobs are the typical “older worker” seeking?
You might be surprised that the field is wide open. The Employment Guide is an older worker friendly company we have a wide variety of employees who fall into this category. From sales managers to circulation drivers we employ a host of older workers. As a company we find that they add value to our product and our customers. A perfect job for someone who falls into this age category might be a job that compliments their skills and lifestyle. Maybe you are looking for a part-time job half the year in one part of the county and the other half across the county. Employers such as Home Depot like to work with older workers to accommodate their lifestyles and skill sets.
What does the future of the recruitment hold?
Well the “grey” wave as they are calling it is going to be hanging on BLS experts reports: “With the baby-boom generation about to start joining the ranks of those age 65 and over, the graying of the American workforce is only just beginning.”
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