Survey

This is a survey by TAEN - The Age and Employment Network, the charity which works for a labour market that is fair for older job seekers. If you are 50 or over and are currently seeking work, we would very much appreciate your taking time to fill it in. The information you give us will help inform our campaigning work on age and employment issues. You do not need to give your name and contact details, but it would be helpful to us if you do. Your answers to this survey will be treated as confidential and we will not divulge them to anyone.

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Name

Email

1.
How old are you?

50-59

60-64

65 and over

2.
Please indicate whether you are

male

female

3.
Where do you live?

England

Northern Ireland

Scotland

Wales

4.
What qualifications do you have?

No formal qualifications

5 GCSEs or equivalent

A Levels or equivalent

Degree or equivalent

Professional qualification

5.
How long have you been looking for work?

Up to 3 months

3 - 6 months

6 - 12 months

More than a year

More than 2 years

6.
How do you feel about getting a job?

I am looking but I am not that bothered

Keen but not worried about it

Worried about not working

Desperate to get a job

7.
Why did you give up work?

Reached my employers normal retirement age

Accepted an offer to retire early

Personal circumstances (eg caring responsibilities)

Health reasons

Other (please say what below)