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4. Don’t be nervous about asking to work If you are a good communicator or have lots
flexibly of leadership experience, for example, you
Some older people find they don’t have the could consider applying for jobs in different
energy for full-time work, or have caring industries, she says.
responsibilities or simply prefer to work part-
time. The UK government has further advice on
support for older workers here.
But you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for flexible
work. In fact, employers may expect it. 6. Don’t undersell yourself
Petra Tagg from Manpower says older
Businesses are increasingly realising that workers should try to avoid falling into the trap
offering flexible working helps retain older of undervaluing themselves.
workers, according to Tracy Riddell, of the
Centre for Ageing Better. She says that often the advantage for older
workers is the breadth of experience they
5. Reinvent yourself bring.
James Reed says older jobseekers
shouldn’t rule out gaining new professional “In circumstances where other, younger
qualifications. It can demonstrate to candidates may seem to have more to offer,
prospective employers your ability to adapt reminding yourself of what makes you stand
and learn new skills, or even be the start of a out from the crowd is a quick and effective
whole new career. way to build awareness and confidence in
yourself and your own worth,” she says.
Apprenticeships, for instance, are not just
for the young. Older workers and career- She says people can use a job description
switchers can do them too. “to pull out all the things you can do, and give
real examples, rather than focusing on those
And think about your “transferable skills”, says you don’t have experience in”.
Clare McCartney from the Chartered Institute
of Personnel and Development. BBC news
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