It can be difficult to find a job at 65 but more and more companies are starting to see older workers as assets. A lot of businesses are searching for people who have experience, insight, and a work ethic. Perhaps you are interested in staying active, earning a little bit of extra money, or just trying something new. There are great jobs available. There are jobs that have some unstructured hours, and others that allow you to stay social and meet new people. Here are 10 awesome companies that are throwing the big wide open to 65+ employees.
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Home Depot
Home Depot is a big home improvement store. It is a major company providing various products for home repair, remodeling and landscaping. As for older people, there’s lots of work to be had helping people with their house projects. A lot of the older staff have lots of experience with tools and DIYs, which helps their customers. The Home Depot jobs, such as cashier or greeter, require dealing with customers and building a community.
Walmart
Walmart also values older workers. Experience counts in some of the jobs, such as greeters and customer service employees. Older workers are more likely to be reliable and friendly, which is also consistent with Walmart’s goal of great customer service. The company also knows that senior employees can open up a nice environment and offer customers a good experience.
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CVS Health
CVS Health is a huge drug and health retailer. It offers prescription services, health and wellness products, and other medical services. Older employees can work in fulfilling jobs here, including pharmacy technicians and customer service representatives. The older staff’s knowledge and experience is very appreciated as they can help customers with their health in a gentle and efficient manner.
National Park Service
Nature and history buffs, look no further than the National Park Service. And they employ elderly people for positions such as park guides and maintenance workers. Many elderly people are passionate outdoor enthusiasts, an attitude in tune with the Park Service’s intention to protect the natural world. Here you can exhibit your love for nature to visitors and care for beautiful parks.
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)
AARP is a non-profit group dedicated to issues of people 50 years of age and over. It provides programs and services for the benefit of older adults. AARP hires retirees for admin, human resources and advocacy jobs. Your life experience can inform the organisation’s programs and policies, positively impacting the lives of others.
YMCA
It’s all part of the community at the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) and elder workers are just the type for it. They are often in need of employees for the front desk and gym instructors. Older adults often have plenty to teach others about health and wellness. You get to know all sorts of people and play your part in a strong community environment while working at the YMCA.
Lowe’s
Older workers who love DIY love Lowe’s. They have positions such as customer service, cashier, and department specialist. Older Lowe’s employees lend their time to helping customers with their home projects. It could be selecting the correct tool or offering repair guidance. Lowe’s also has part-time work available, which is perfect for retirees or those wanting only part time work.
Kohl’s
Kohl’s is another chain that recruits older people for roles such as sales associate, cashier, and stock clerk. They value the reliability and diligence of the older workers. – Kohl’s Older employees are generally responsible for helping customers find the product and have a positive shopping experience. The shop is busy and bustling, which is good if you want to be busy. Kohl’s also has some flex hours, so you can work part-time or seasonal.
Walgreens
The popular drugstore Walgreens also employs older people. They have jobs like pharmacy tech, cashier, and customer service representative. Walgreens employees who are older are praised for being reliable and loving when dealing with customers’ pharmacy queries. These jobs could include prescription help for customers or medication recommendations. Walgreens has flexible hours that help the older workers manage work and their lives.
Amazon
Amazon is an internet shopping giant which has a lot of employment for senior citizens. There are customer service representatives, warehouse workers, and truck drivers. Amazon welcomes older workers because they know how to do the job and are trusted to do it. They provide flexible shifts and part-time jobs so older workers have it much easier to combine work with other responsibilities.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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