What is the re-employment situation of the elderly?

According to the job information, basic positions such as security guard, cleaning, parking lot manager, and caretakers frequently appear on China Senior Talents Online.

Uncle Wang submitted his resume at the beginning of the website. 58-year-old, graduated from Tsinghua University, and worked as a project manager in a foreign-funded enterprise before retirement. "My family is more supportive of my job search, and I am in good health and have the energy to work five days a week." Uncle Wang said that he is looking forward to finding a job as a management post, a consultant post and a training tutor post. There is no requirement for the industry and company size, and the salary is expected to be more than 5,000 yuan.

Despite the double blessing of high education and working experience in foreign companies, Uncle Wang's "road to re-employment" is not smooth. "There are fewer recruitment companies on the website, and there are fewer companies that do professional counterparts." Uncle Wang told today's beijing business today reporter that almost no company has contacted him for half a year since he applied for a job on this website last August.

Aunt Zhu, 57, with a bachelor's degree, is also looking for a job. Unlike Uncle Wang, she prefers to choose simple, easy and low-intensity jobs. "Waiter, matchmaker, I am willing to try these positions." Aunt Zhu said. But like Uncle Wang, Aunt Zhu failed to find a job successfully.

There are few enterprises recruiting the elderly and few suitable jobs, which is also one of the difficulties encountered by the elderly represented by Aunt Zhu and Uncle Wang in job hunting.

The number of "welcome retirees" has increased by 33%

Beijing business today reporter also found in the survey that although the job search was blocked, most elderly people did not show their eagerness. Different from young people's job-hunting goals, some old people's original intention of job-hunting is to enrich their lives and realize the complete transition from work to retirement. As representatives, Uncle Wang and Aunt Zhu have made plans for their next retirement. "Don't rush to find a job. If you can't find a job, drink tea at home, exercise, and travel when you have time. " Uncle Wang said.

Gong Shan, an analyst directly employed by BOSS, pointed out that retirees often have three needs when they are employed. "Continue to raise children's economic needs, continue to play the value needs of vocational skills and the spiritual needs of continuing to pursue career development."

BOSS direct employment data shows that in 2022, the number of active job seekers over the age of 55 on the platform increased by 27% year-on-year. "Retirees' own willingness to work is very strong, and most users return to the job market after retirement for one or two years." Gong Shan said. In addition, in 2022, the position of "welcome retirees" in the job description of the platform also increased by 33% year-on-year.

In fact, promoting the social participation of the elderly, encouraging the elderly to continue to play their role and achieving a productive life have become one of the focuses of China's aging work in the new era.