Part time jobs for over fifties

Emmzi

Mistral001 wrote: »

What about over fifties graduates?

I've employed over 50s grads. Only a couple on a grad scheme (as they had recently graduated. from OU as it turned out)

Mistral001

t0rt0ise wrote: »

I'm a graduate too, I just ignored that bit.

The NHS doesn't seem to be ageist as they took me!

http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/

Thanks, I will have a look at the site in the link.

LittleVoice

wombles_forever wrote: »

Learning to touch type may be an advantage but is normally only needed for a secretarial/typist position.

I have been in business administration for over 15 years and have never needed this skill even through taking several NVQs in the subject.

I've noticed that my GP touch-types notes during a consultation. I guess it's the healthy option (you should be sitting properly too).

Eliza_2

Mine types incredibly fast - but uses just one finger on each hand!

People don't touch type much these days, I learned it once but it really isn't necessary. People say it spooks them as I can hold a gossipy conversation with them but type something completely different at the same time!

Googlewhacker

I can touch type and I am male!

LittleVoice

Eliza wrote: »

Mine types incredibly fast - but uses just one finger on each hand!

People don't touch type much these days, I learned it once but it really isn't necessary. People say it spooks them as I can hold a gossipy conversation with them but type something completely different at the same time!

I believe that there should be more people touch typing in future - except it is now called keyboarding skills - as more schools see the benefits.

Eliza_2

LittleVoice wrote: »

I believe that there should be more people touch typing in future - except it is now called keyboarding skills - as more schools see the benefits.

I agree that keyboarding skills is very important, and for the original poster looking for a job, emphasising skills in that area would really help. Some employers, my specialist shop owner for example, who is in his 70s and relies on others to do computery things, doesn't seem to think that anyone else over 50 knows how to use a computer either. That view may be more prevalent than I would like to think, so don't think a potential employer will assume you can do 'puters! Tell them!

Touch typing is very different though, it means you can look at a page and type it out somehow without having to engage brain in the words or meaning, a direct line from eyes to fingers! That way you can use your brain for something more interesting - a good gossip for example - at the same time.

LittleVoice

Eliza wrote: »

Touch typing is very different though, it means you can look at a page and type it out somehow without having to engage brain in the words or meaning, a direct line from eyes to fingers! That way you can use your brain for something more interesting - a good gossip for example - at the same time.

It is, I believe, unconscious competence.

And apologies for going off topic!

Mistral001

Thanks to Eliza and LittleVoice for comments on touch typing.

Perhaps I got the terminology wrong. I just meant by "touch typing" learning to type while constantly looking at the screen rather than both screen and keyboard. It must surely be faster, but also means, I assume, that accuracy is increased. It looks impressive as well when you see someone do it!

I have done a bit of research since I mentioned touch typing in one of my posts above and it seems that touch typing, or should I say typing very fastly and accurately, seems not to have a qualification that you can put on a CV apart from as part of the traditional secretarial qualifications. If anybody has come across one, I would appreciate you letting me know.

Emmzi

I wouldn't look for speed typing skills. I'd look for proficiency in the MS office suite. No exam necessary. If you aren't sure just call your skill level "intermediate."