Well great because guess what companies have started to realize your worth and have become enthused about your demographic according to media reports this week. The Employment Guide and WiserWorker.com has further proof that companies are ready to hire older workers.  The events had record turn outs as the National Employ The Older Worker Job Fair Series continues this week. Check out the local coverage:

Phoenix        Las Vegas     Louisville      Kansas City

It’s always exciting when you start to see a message catching on and today it is in the air, companies are and will continue to see the benefit of utilizing the skills and knowledge baby boomers and older workers alike have and we are ready to benefit from it. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the unemployment rate for workers 55 and older was 4.1% in August while the overall workforce unemployment rate is at 6.1%.  Yes that the proof in the numbers you need to know that while times are tough, tough people last and older worker have made it thought tough times before.  They know how to weather the storm and navigate your business

Tags: Job Fair, Older Worker

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