Job seekers over 55 years old are popular in the workplace

>Job seekers over 55 years old are popular in the workplace. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that from 2009 to September 2012, the number of office workers over 55 years old increased by 350...

Job seekers over 55 years old are popular in the workplace. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that from 2009 to September 2012, the number of office workers over the age of 55 increased by 3.5 million, accounting for the vast majority of the 4.2 million office workers over the age of 16. The Wall Street Journal reported on the 22nd that an increasing number of older adults are surprised to find that the workplace is beginning to welcome them. There are two reasons for the increase in older office workers: 1. Demographic factors. In the three years to July this year, the number of people aged 25 to 69 increased, with 86% falling in the 55 to 69 age group. 2. Changes in employer attitudes. More employers understand that older adults have more mature and rich skills and experience, which can help increase company profits. However, this phenomenon may not be all good news. The analysis pointed out that although the unemployment rate is lower for older adults, once they lose their jobs, their unemployment period is longer, with a median of 35 weeks, which is higher than the 26 weeks for younger unemployed people. Workplace analysts pointed out that older job seekers are more likely to find jobs in the following four areas: 1. The 12th-grade school reform plan may lead to an increase in the demand for teachers, which is particularly beneficial to older people. 2. Financial services industry. Banks and insurance companies have a forward-looking view of older office workers and are willing to give them greater flexibility and reduce their working hours once they decide to hire them. 3. Medical industry. There is a shortage of jobs in this industry and it is looking for job seekers over the age of 55. 4. Consulting industry that requires professional knowledge. Analysts pointed out that in the consulting and consulting industry, experience is very important, which favors those who are older. Experts also remind job seekers over the age of 50 not to make the following three common mistakes: 1. Ask for too high a salary. 2. Overconfidence in abilities and experience. 3. Hint or insist on your own working methods and working hours.