Anonymous wrote:
Dear Doctor
I am trying to restart my career after a break due to illness. Trouble is I am 54 and obviously it's not the best time. I am qualified with a pretty decent CV and some solid experience. What do you think is the best way to overcome the tendency amongst agencies to discard anyone that looks a bit wrinkly?
Steve
A consultant at WH Marks Sattin replied:
Steve, I firmly believe that your age will not be a factor. If you are the right person for the job then this will not be an issue. However, as you rightly point out, this is a competitive market and there are individuals of all ages, experience and abilities that are finding it tougher to secure a job. However being a qualified accountant with 'solid exerpience' sounds like you have a decent background to open doors. If you have a flexible approach and treat each company and job on merit that your agency presents to you, then this will maximise possibilities. However it is impossible for me to proactively advise you on the best steps without seeing a fuller CV. Please send through your full details and then a consultant from the relevant industry team and call you to discuss in more details.
Best of luck
WH Marks Sattin
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