Discrimination | Age discrimination branded 'biggest obstacle' for securing work

New research from Jobrapido has cited age discrimination as the top obstacle for Brits when returning to work.

24% of the 2,027 survey respondents felt that the main barrier preventing them from getting a job was their age and that the jobs they were applying for have been given to younger candidates instead.

Rob Brouwer, CEO of Jobrapido said that it is disappointing to see that so many jobseekers view age discrimination as such a prominent barrier when entering the employment world.

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He added: “There is a strong call to action for those working in the recruitment industry and to employers and HR professionals to look at ways they could support and help those trying to get employment. This could include running CV workshops, career counselling session, a masterclass on interview techniques, how to answer challenging questions or guidance as what jobs might be suitable for their existing skills.”