Older and unemployed: Despite the recession, job seekers over 50 can beat the odds
This article is from NW Jobs.
“Jill Ste. Claire Berndsen’s eyes sparkle while helping couples select wedding bands at the Ben Bridge jewelry store at Seattle’s Northgate Mall. It’s a long way from what she calls her ‘terrifying days’ of finding a new job.
“‘It was very scary to be 51, as I was, and changing careers — especially with so many people out there and so few jobs,’ says the former construction-industry sales specialist, who was hired by Ben Bridge in January 2009.
“It’s a fear shared by many of her 50- to 55-year-old “pre-senior” peers, as well as the more than 10,000 King County residents age 56 or older who are currently collecting unemployment insurance. But armed with job-search strategies and resources designed specifically for folks over 50, many are beating the unemployment odds, according to Seattle-area AARP spokesman Jason Erskine.”
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Tags: Career Advice, Employment Trends