Letter: We need a website for jobseekers aged over 50

Letter: Mr Frank Goodall's letter in the Star, Thursday July 22, has a very clear and simple message to employers.

There are many people who, in my experience, are unable to find alternative employment as they are considered too old.

Of course no employer can or will ever say that. You either don't get an interview or, if you do, then there are simple questions to get around this issue such as "do you really want this type of position again at your stage of life", or whatever terms the question is couched in to avoid legal issues.

Like Mr Goodall I have worked all my life in a range of positions in the UK and Germany but despite travelling all over the UK to interviews and being shortlisted for a few positions I can't seem to break the barrier.

Maybe it's not just age - possibly some individuals may feel threatened by employing people with a life's worth of experience... or both! I wish I knew the answer.

I am pretty sure there will be a barrage of responses to this letter. Just remember, rightly or wrongly, this is a personal view. If only there was a website for "over 50's" jobs... that would cause a real stir in our zealous PC climate but can anyone find a solution? I doubt it and the chips are down for the future.

With unemployment at record levels, the decimation of UK manufacturing industry and so many talented people leaving colleges and universities without jobs what hope is there for us late 40's and above?

Paul Thomas

Priorslee