Comments on: America’s Job Bank

By: lily junger-witt

lily junger-witt — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:31:11 +0000

Diane,
Regardless of equal opportunity employment laws, companies do find ways to get around them and it’s hard to prove you have been a victim of discrimination. It’s not fair (and life’s not fair); just know that you have to try harder and longer to find someone willing to think outside the box and give you a chance. They are out there. I was human resources manager for a company which actively hired older workers because of their life experience, enthusiasm, and strong work ethics, to name a few traits – and because I was nearing 50, I saw this as a personal mission, as well.

Check out small businesses in your community (hardware, teacher supplies, specialty grocery stores) and job or bulletin boards at senior centers. Don’t forget word of mouth. Tell people you meet that you’re looking for work.

By: HR

HR — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:09:43 +0000

Diane- It is against the law for any company to fire or discriminate due to age as well as gender, disability, race, etc. I know that companies can say they did not hire you due to some other reason. 1st thing to do is ask them why they chose not to hire you. They may not give you a truthful answer but if they say anything about your age, you can report them to the Dept. of Labor & the Better Business Bureau. I tend to have a similar problem- I am a college grad & have experience but I cannot get a job. It seems sometimes that they think I am too young or inexperienced even though I have worked for over ten years and have managerial experience. Good luck & look up any info you can on discrimination, how to prove it, and where to go to file a complaint.

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:22:57 +0000

I am a youthful 71, have lots of energy and do not
look 71. I have been hired a couple of times, but
when they do a background check and see my age, there suddenly a hiring freeze. What can you
suggest to do to get a job? I have to work, as
I am alone and have very little funds. My only
income at this time is SS.

Please help!

By: Michael J. Allen

Michael J. Allen — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:35:19 +0000

I am in search for a new job at this point in my life, but i also teach job skill.
If you could be kind and e-mail any job lead in training or social service jobs. Training tool I could use also. Michael