Working with dinosaurs

There could be a hundred reasons why you'll be looking to try something new in your work at a later stage in your life - moving house, divorce, redundancy, retiring from the forces or just the itch to try something different!

However, it can sometimes seem that the career resources just aren't there for older job applicants and more than that, employers may not see your experience as the benefit you know it is.

It's easy to get discouraged but there are places you can turn, not just for information on your legal position but also to search for employers that actively want to recruit older applicants.

Have a look at the resources listed below to start you off on your search.

Work links and resources
www.fiftyon.co.uk - A job resource specifically looking for 50+ job applicants, plus information on volunteering, health and leisure

www.50connect.co.uk - A comprehensive community site with suggestions about working from home, new careers and casual work

www.agepositive.co.uk - the government's campaign site providing useful information on age discrimination policies, facts & figures and advice

Re-training
www.learndirect.co.uk - check out the courses available in your area and see if there are any that will help make you more employable. Plus find out about local Learn Direct centres

www.hotcourses.co.uk - Even more course information!


Start your own business
www.channel4.com/realdeal - go through the steps needed to get your brilliant business idea off the ground.