EMPLOYERS PERCEPTIONS OF THE REEMPLOYMENT BARRIERS FACED BY OLDER JOB HUNTERS

This study analyzed responses from 651 employers to the question: ''What is the major reason why the mature unemployed so often have difficulty finding work? '' Five major barriers that limit the re-employment opportunities of older job hunters were identified from employer's responses. Each of the barriers to re-employment is described in terms of the accuracy of the claim, and possible mechanisms for overcoming each barrier is discussed