Work and Recruitment in later life

If you are over 50 and interested in finding a new job then our laterlife job search and recruitment section can help you. 

If you feel you need some Career Management then we have identified a Company who not only recognise the value and experience over 50s can bring to an organisation, but who offer a career management service aimed specifically at the over 50s.

For recruitment organisations specialising in mature workers see our section below.

 Many people find that they want to do some work once they retire. This can be for many reasons, apart from the fact they need a bit of extra cash! The reasons may be:

• Wanting to maintain the social aspect of work

• Feeling part of a team

• Wanting to contribute

• Having a structure to life

• Keeping the brain active

• Keeping physically active

• Having a purpose

• Having an 'identity'

One method of doing this is turning something you enjoy doing but for which you have never been paid into a way of earning some money and also achieving one or more of the above, or other, benefits.

Let's assume you enjoy one or more of the following:

• Gardening

• DIY

• Cooking

• Cleaning

• Ironing

• Walking the dog

• Sewing/dressmaking

and there may be others you can think of, including hobbies such as furniture restoration, painting (people love to have their houses depicted on canvas) and buying and selling (think of ebay).

So think about advertising in your local shop and/or newspaper, offering your services. You can do as much or as little as you like, when you like and you will achieve what you want from work.

If you are interested in part time and voluntary positions then also visit our Guide to Part-time Jobs and Part-time Work and our Guide to Volunteering. You will find extensive information on finding part-time paid or voluntary work.

Recruitment Organisations Specialising in Older Workers

Aged2Excel is again involved in the Government's Age Positive campaign. They have a simple, but vital remit; to ensure that the fast growing community of mature and experienced job seekers has the best possible support when looking to change jobs, find new employment or change career direction.

Interested in opportunities in Consultancy or Interim Management? Then take a look at the 50plus organisation who act as an enabler for the mature workforce and particularly the 50 plus age group, to provide services to businesses and the community.

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