9 September 2010

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After so many years it was daunting to be out of the job market but PCS helped me gain confidence to begin my job search.

Susan Alexander
CEO, Bristol

Career management is worthwhile in all respects, to prepare for major changes in your career.

Alasdair McKinnon
Managing Director

I am really pleased as this is as close to my ideal job as makes no difference.

Steven Manning
Benefited from Career Management services in Leeds

I appreciate all the support you gave me whilst I battled with the personal challenge in hand.

Andrew King
Benefited from career management services in Leeds

I never really understood the unadvertised job market but the PCS marketing strategies made it all clear.

Phillip Thompson
Following career management services

I never thought career management could yield such positive and exciting results.

Brian Hirst
Sought Executive Career Advice in Manchester

I’ve enjoyed working with you and appreciated your balanced contribution to my search.

Richard Evans
Following a PCS Career Management Programme

The expertise and knowledge my dedicated consultant passed on to me helped tremendously during these troublesome times.

David Mcloughlin
Sales Director

The support I received enabled me to stay focused, motivated and determined to succeed.

Michael Chambers
Landed a new role following redundancy

You have been inspirational and motivational to me when the last thing I was feeling was motivated!

Ann Charlesworth
Sales Director, Cardiff

Your help has been not only practical but I felt supported throughout the process.

John Stewart
Used PCS's Executive Services in Cambridge

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4th March 2010 - Golden Oldies – Empowering the workforce after 50
‘Ageism in the workplace may not be as prolific as we think,’ says PCS Executive, the UK’s career management and outplacement consultancy.

It is popular belief that in modern society the youth is esteemed and age is disregarded, especially in the workplace where, despite anti-discrimination laws, there are still many reports of older generations facing ageism when searching for their next role. It is thought that employers look to mould youth rather than take on experience when hiring. Or do they?

PCS Executive’s recent statistics tell a different story. As one of the leading career management consultancies in the UK, nearly 40% of the candidates they work with have been over the age of 50 in the past year, and, considering their youngest client is just shy of 30, this adds years of experience to their success rate. Whilst the struggle to find that next role still proves more difficult with age, it is the approach to the job market that PCS have learnt to address meaning the number of candidates being placed in new and more lucrative positions has continued to improve despite the downturn in the market.

Why does the PCS method work better than traditional routes to market?

PCS encourage candidates to be proactive in their job search. “It’s about setting targets and working to achieve goals that otherwise may appear unreachable,” says Louise Lapish, Senior Project Manager at PCS. The Project Management team focus on expanding the candidate’s network of contacts and drawing on personable relationships and the unadvertised job market in order to land, not just the next role, but a role that is in alignment with career goals and objectives set out at the beginning of the programme.

“Recruitment agencies have targets and quotas to fill,” continues Louise. “A younger candidate may seem more attractive to a recruiter but by targeting the employer directly, we cut out the salesman and allow our clients to truly market themselves as the ideal person for the job.” PCS figures show that out of those that found employment in January 2010, over 60% achieved this through networking, compared to just 18% through a recruiter.

Whilst employers are forced by law not to discriminate when advertising positions, the feeling that jobs are often given to someone younger is still strong. By creating your own opportunities and building personal relationships with key decision makers, issues of age can be alleviated and the employer can be assured of your dedication and commitment to your work and career.

Are we finally seeing the demise of age discrimination? PCS Executive thinks so.

When embracing the last decade before retirement there is still plenty of time for career progression. Authority and responsibility calls for age and experience and it is in these conclusive years that power and autonomy can truly be achieved in the workplace.

If you would like to find out more about how PCS assist you in your job search please visit www.pcsexecutive.com to submit your CV for review or call 0844 880 6690 to arrange a no obligation consultation with a leading career coach.

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