Where can a UK male in his fifties find work?

Question

I have a friend in his fifties, living in the Manchester area, who has just been made redundant. He doesn't have much skilled experience, other then working for a rubber plant for 15 years. He's finding it hard finding work. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Answer 1

paper or job centre i would of thought but i have not been in that situation hope he finds work good luck

Answer 2

tell your friend to sign on with employment agencies [Manpower is good for non-skilled workers] and also to keep visiting Job Centre Plus.

Does your friend drive? If so, he might be able to get a driving job with a company in Manchester.

Also, does your friend have access to a computer? If so get him to put his CV on Monster.com or maybe you can do this for him.

Hope he gets employment soon

Answer 3

man its a cruel world out there, and having a change of carer is not gonna hurt if he was down my ways i could help and it all starts from £9:50 an hr and it such a good life!!!!!

Answer 4

a postman.

Answer 5

Hey! I'm 51 and I was made redundant in January so I can answer this one. I went from wanting a higher salary to wanting the same salary as I had at my last job to just taking any salary to get a job. As long as he makes enough to pay his bills and save a little, he won't need a flash salary. The line 'I realise I have to start at the bottom' is useful for us 50yearolds in interviews. Best thing for him to find group interviews, like at call centres or financial institutions because they appreciate maturity. (That's what I did.) Banks do online apps to start and the process is long, but I did get offered a job finally at one, low pay, but long-term stability. No matter how he applies, tell him to GET ON THE PHONE after he submits the application if he really wants a job. They WON'T call him due to his age, he has to call.

Answer 6

well has he tried jobcentre plus  try this link                                                            http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk/homepage...

                                                                                                               The search is easy to use, even if you don't have a lot of experience using the internet. To use the search box, simply type in what you are looking for and where by giving the name of the town or city, or by using the postcode of the area. For example, 'I want a job as a mechanic in Leeds' or 'I want childcare in S10 2SL'.

Answer 7

Im only 27 and im finding it very hard to find work,age shouldnt be a factor,i used to work as a cleaner with a 79 year old woman and she was a harder worker than me.He has allot of experience of work.15 years in the same place will look great on his cv it shows he is commited to work.I think he will find one in tie he just has to keep phoning for jobs and one will come allong eventually

Answer 8

go on the job centre lus website and there is a section for over 50s employment and they will help him too

Answer 9

It would be a lot harder as there is an age discrimination floating around. The best way is to talk to friends and family who knows where there`s an opening.Applying on the normal

way (ie. applying via adverts.,sending CV) would be an enormous waste of time.Sorry for the negative answer but i know through experience of friends.