[Iceman]

Older people have more experience than the younger generation. I know from personal experience that older people get jobs ahead of younger ones. Quite simple really.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

I agree. If you have no experience it's a lot harder to find a job. Sometimes it's a language barrier. My brother in law has lots of experience and qualifications in IT. But he can't find a job because his english isn't good enough.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I agree. If you have no experience it's a lot harder to find a job. Sometimes it's a language barrier. My brother in law has lots of experience and qualifications in IT. But he can't find a job because his english isn't good enough.

The job centre may be able to help with an ESOL course?

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Originally Posted by kizzy

The job centre may be able to help with an ESOL course?

He's been doing english courses and is improving a lot. Hopefully he'll find a job soon.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by Iceman

Older people have more experience than the younger generation. I know from personal experience that older people get jobs ahead of younger ones. Quite simple really.

Very much depends on the sector Iceman.

I think you'll find that the older generation have age against them in many cases: ageism is as much a blight for the older generation as it is for the younger generation.