Job losses hit older workers hardest

American workers age 55 and up have been hit particularly hard by recent job losses, according to a recent CareerBuilder survey reported on the Harvard Business Publishing blog.

The survey also found that:

• 28 percent of those over 55 who were laid off in the last year found new jobs, compared to 71 percent of those ages 25 to 34.
• 63 percent of laid-off employees over 55 said they had applied for positions below the level of their previous jobs.
• 44 percent have been told by prospective employers that they are overqualified.

For more information on job seeking for mature workers, see:

QuintCareers.com’ s Job and Career Resources for Mature and Older Job-Seekers

AARP resources to assist mature workers

RetiredBrains.com, a site for retirees seeking part-time, temporary or full-time work

Senior Job Bank, a site for workers age 50-plus

Brown County (Wis.) Job Center resource page

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