As someone in their 50's I have been made redundant and had one company collapse under me. I laugh myself silly when reading articles in the papers about how companies want 'mature' workers for all their perceived experience, stability and work ethic. To quote Gordon Ramsay, "Well f.... me."
I wish I had kept count of the rejections I've had from applying for advertised jobs. I think I may be up for inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records. That of course assumes the recruitment companies are polite enough to even respond.
I wonder at the stupidity of recruitment agencies. If an agency places me then I use them for any roles I need to fill. Treat me like shit and I will never use you in my lifetime. Problem is that most companies seem to be the same. I think it is their commission structure which focuses them on putting bums on seats rather than building long term relationships. It is like the problem with US companies and quarterly reporting to the stock exchanges - it forces focus on the short term.
The recruitment companies all talk about building relationships. As a CFO I was constantly pestered by recruiters I had used and by new ones trying to break in. The only followup I've come across as a candidate is from Robert Walters. When I am down and concerned where my next pay cheque is coming from, that followup call from them is a great lift. Guess who will get my business when I get a permanent position. Even good friends and acquaintances in the recruitment game don't keep in touch. I'm starting to take it personally.
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