George's story (Full story)

George Sim* (not his real name) was a 49 years old Financial Manager. As he was fast approaching the prime age of 50 years, he found himself being retrenched.  A young graduate who was barely 3 years in the industry replaced his position.

George had been working in the company since he graduated. After being so loyal to the company for 25 years, George was never prepared for a career change.

He was at a loss and at his wit’s end. He had a family of 4 to support and his 2 children still had a few years before joining the workforce.

WHAT SHOULD GEORGE DO?

You may be like George. It is unfortunate to face retrenchment at the age of 49. It may be difficult for you to get a job as companies employ younger candidates. You feel tired of sending so many resumes when few companies get back to you for a job placement.

FRET not. SPEC is here to help with your employment needs.

SPEC focuses on helping members become more employable by providing them with knowledge and skills to upgrade themselves. Other than permanent jobs, we source for opportunities that come in the form of self-employment, free-lance and interim management job opportunities.

We organize monthly networking sessions, which allow our members to keep themselves updated about the latest job markets and career trends. SPEC also participates in career fairs, which allow our members to be aware of current job openings and discover more about their job interests.

Our upcoming events also include a coaching clinic, which upgrades and brushes up the functional skills of each individual. Our coaches introduce objective perspectives and offers input to individuals to enhance their performance at work.

Recently, SPEC has introduced PrimePlus, which aims to find employment for PMETs (Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians) who are 49 years old and above.

With the introduction of INTERIM MANAGEMENT, your unemployment woes are not here to stay. Companies need managers like YOU who have the experience and capability to handle projects on your own. By your track record, you have proven to have successfully managed teams with results. Companies who have a shortage of middle management staff can hire you on an interim basis where they pay you for the projects that you handle in their companies.

Although the project will be on a temporary basis, it allows you to use your time wisely and effectively and not let your existing talents and experience go to waste.

50 is never an age too old for work. Learning never stops at 50. With SPEC, you will find yourself doing something productive in the prime years of your life, like George who has managed to find a job through JobCentre@ SPEC.        

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