Mature Age Job Seeking

Mondayitis

Australia isnt very accepting of Maturage age employees. I've read recent articles claiming that things are changing in that regard but I doubt they were written by anyone actively seeking work so I 'm not convinced. Sending applications through the main job seeking websites appears to be an exercise in frustration. What else are you doing besides applying online. Like some else said, volunteering is helpful to gain new or build existing skills. Networking is also very helpful. The local councils may be able to assist with what's coming up in your municipality. I've always had the thought that employers can pull the rug out from under employees feet at the drop of a hat. So thats made me work on building skills and opportunities to build income so I'm not totally dependant on a wage. So if you have any entrepreneurial tendancies why not give them a go. What do you like doing, what are you good at, do you need to build new or existing skills. Local community houses have some really good inexpensive courses. Is there anything you could teach. If you are strapped fro cash you could exchange one of your skills and talents for something you want to learn. What can you do now that can generate some fast cash for you and enhance your self esteem. You can type up a very inexpensive flyer and drop in neighbouring letter boxes. You never know you may just have a skill that people want. I guess what I'm saying is there is are opportunities for work if you are willing to think outside the square. Sometimes its important to go out and ask for work, for example my husband is a handyman, and when his work slows down he usually goes to a shopping centre armed with flyers and he has picked up some work. There are other people close by who do the same work but he has got work because he has been willing to go out and ask for it. There are other small opportunities to make money, such as paid market surveys or focus groups, not regular work but still pay some cash. Finally are there some jobs being advertised that you are overlooking and could at least give you some pay and a feeling of purpose even if they arent your ideal job for now.