TAEN creates a jobseekers survey to capture older people's views on unemployment

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

TAEN’s area of interest focuses on people in mid and later life and the labour market. We recognise that there are specific problems and issues that older jobseekers face when looking for work.

Every day, we hear of these difficulties from the 50+ population. By carrying out this survey, we hope to capture their experience, in order to represent their views and concerns to Government, employers and the recruitment industry.

The survey has been produced in collaboration with Wendy Loretto, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at University of Edinburgh Business School. Wendy has been researching in the field of older age and employment for over a decade and is delighted to be involved with colleagues at TAEN in this important project. Further details of her work can be seen at: http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/about/people/64/Wendy/Loretto

Disclaimer: Personal data submitted will only be used by TAEN and University of Edinburgh Business School for the purpose of analysis. You may be contacted and asked to participate in a further optional interview. The data you provide will not be shared with any other organisation.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The information provided will help paint the picture of 50+ jobseekers in the UK today. There is room at the end of the survey to include any additional comments you may have and you can also contact TAEN on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on 0203 033 1507.

Click here to take part in the survey