Over-50s describe struggle to find work amid hundreds of rejected applications
British jobseekers in their 50s and 60s tell of feeling "invisible" to employers after submitting hundreds of applications for only a handful of interviews
Jobseekers in their 50s and 60s across Britain have described the difficulty of returning to work after losing their jobs, with some submitting hundreds of applications but receiving only a small number of interview offers, according to accounts gathered by the Guardian.
Readers who shared their experiences described feelings of rejection and exhaustion during their search for new employment, the Guardian reported. For some, the process has proved fruitless, leading them to reluctantly take early retirement rather than continue the search.
Others said they had turned to benefits to cover living costs while they continued looking for work, according to the accounts.
The Guardian's report highlighted the scale of the challenge facing older workers who lose their jobs, noting that despite sending out large numbers of applications, many jobseekers in this age group secured only a handful of interviews in return.
The accounts point to broader questions about the experiences of older workers in the UK labour market as they attempt to re-enter the workforce after job losses.
Sources
- ‘I feel invisible’: over-50s reveal harsh realities of trying to get a job — The Guardian — Business
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